Have you ever been in a situation where you urgently need to make a call, send a message, or browse the internet, but you have run out of airtime? If you are an MTN customer, you don’t have to worry about this anymore. You can use MTN Xtra Time, a service that allows you to borrow airtime from MTN and pay it back later.
MTN Xtra Time is a convenient, flexible, and affordable way to stay connected when you are low on airtime. You can borrow airtime from MTN anytime, anywhere, and use it for any service you want. You can also choose how much airtime you want to borrow, depending on your needs and eligibility.
This post will explain the easy steps on how to borrow airtime from MTN.
How to Borrow Airtime from MTN
To borrow airtime from MTN, you need to meet some eligibility criteria. You need to be an active MTN prepaid customer for at least 6 months, have a minimum balance of R0.50, and have a good repayment history. The maximum amount of airtime you can borrow from MTN is R50.
To borrow airtime from MTN, simply dial *136*2# and follow the prompts. You will see the available amounts of airtime you can borrow and the service fee for each amount. The service fee is R1 for every R10 you borrow. For example, if you borrow R20, you will pay R22 when you recharge your account.
You will receive a confirmation message once you have successfully borrowed airtime from MTN. You will also receive a reminder message when you need to repay the borrowed airtime. You have to repay the borrowed airtime within 30 days or before your next recharge, whichever comes first.
How to Use the Borrowed Airtime
You can use the borrowed airtime from MTN for any service you want, such as voice calls, SMS, data, or content services. However, you cannot use the borrowed airtime to buy bundles, transfer airtime, or pay for subscription services.
If you want to use the borrowed airtime for data, you can convert it to data using the code *136*6#. You will see the available data bundles you can buy with the borrowed airtime and the validity period for each bundle. For example, you can buy 50MB for R10, valid for 24 hours.
To make the most of the borrowed airtime from MTN, you should use it wisely and avoid overspending. You should also monitor your balance regularly and recharge your account as soon as possible to repay the borrowed airtime. This will help you maintain a good credit score and avoid penalties.
What is the difference between MTN Xtra Time and MTN XtraByte?
Now that you know the exact steps on how to borrow airtime from MTN, here’s more information on the different services.
MTN Xtra Time and MTN XtraByte are services that allow you to borrow airtime or data from MTN and pay it back later with a service fee. The main difference between them is that MTN Xtra Time lets you borrow airtime, while MTN XtraByte lets you borrow data.
You can use the borrowed airtime for any service, such as voice calls, SMS, or data, but you cannot use the borrowed data for anything other than data³. You can borrow airtime or data from MTN by dialing *136*2# and following the prompts. You can also convert the borrowed airtime to data by dialing *136*6#. You have to repay the borrowed airtime or data within 30 days or before your next recharge, whichever comes first.
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How to Borrow Data from MTN
Borrowing data from MTN is a service that allows you to get data when you run out or need an emergency boost. You can borrow data from MTN by following these steps:
Dial *312# on your MTN line.
Select 5 for “Borrow Credit/Recharge”.
Select 2 for “Borrow Data”.
Choose the amount of data you want to borrow. You can borrow 10MB, 30MB, 100MB, 200MB, or 750MB.
Confirm that you accept the 10% charge. For example, if you borrow 100MB, you will pay 110MB when you recharge your account.
You will receive an instant credit for the data you selected.
You have to repay the borrowed data within 30 days or before your next recharge, whichever comes first. You can check your balance by dialing *606#. You can also convert the borrowed airtime to data by dialing *1366#.
Conclusion
The above should help you on how to borrow airtime from MTN.
MTN Xtra Time is a great service that can help you stay connected when you are low on airtime. You can borrow airtime from MTN easily and use it for any service you want. You can also enjoy the benefits of convenience, flexibility, and affordability.
If you want to try out MTN Xtra Time, dial *136*2# and borrow airtime from MTN today. You will be glad you did.
