This is How To Rica MTN SIM Card Online And Without App

Being able to rica your MTN starter pack SIM card by yourself offers a lot of advantages which will be explained in this tutorial.

However, the means to register your starter pack SIM card will not just focus entirely on doing it by yourself but will also encompass the three ways to get it achieved successfully.

There are plethora of benefits inherent when you are an MTN customer compared to other mobile network providers.

One core advantage, especially for people that loves to travel a lot is the ease to activate an MTN number internationally when overseas or abroad. From free roaming SMS and extremely low cost for your voice and data charges, this serves as a winning advantage to a customer.

Requirements to RICA MTN Starter Pack

Along with some supporting documents, you need the following to Rica MTN;

1. Proof of ID

For South African, your greenback ID card or Passport/Asylum if you are a foreign person in the country.

2. Proof of Address

Anyone can come up with all sort of proof of address, however, only the following types are accepted:

A certified copy of the address of the nearest school, community center, your church address, nearby retail store. These requirements are for the people living in the informal settlements.
Or your recent bank statement, TV licenses, insurance policies and any utility bills.

3. A new MTN starter pack SIM card

Either you buy it at PEP or any MTN store outlet.

4. An active internet connection ( if you are doing it yourself online)

This is important if you are doing it online, but if you are using the USSD codes, then no need.

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Steps To RICA MTN Starter Pack SIM Card

The four primary ways to register a new MTN starter pack is explained below:

1. Leveraging on USSD code

You can self Rica MTN by dialing the USSD code *135*4#. You use this USSD code to RICA by yourself and also to check the status of your RICA.

Secondly, you can also self RICA by dialing *130*7422#. However, this code works if you are registered with smartcallonline; to register with them is just a matter of about 30 minutes.

Once registered, dial *130*7422# from the number you registered with smartcallonline, it will take you to the portal to begin the registration, just follow the instructions.

One major challenge is how to get the SIM card to use, you can get free unregistered MTN starter pack from agents, dealers, even PEP store or the freelance agents on the street.

Just make sure you ask for the starter pack that is NOT YET REGISTERED. Though they may sell it for R5, it is fair, buy it.

With this method, you can go back home, sit down and RICA the SIM card yourself with your name and ID safe.

2. Rica MTN Using the MTN App

The most convenient way to Rica MTN is to use the MTN App. First, you need to download the App on your phone. To do that, follow the guide below:

For Android users: go to the App store
For iPhone users: go to the apple store
For Huawei users: Go to the App Gallery and search for MTN.

Once you download and activate the App, follow the instructions below to register your starter pack;

Make sure you have an active internet connection
Bring out your phone, open the MTN App
Open opened, click on continue ( this enables the window screen to close)
You will see the ‘RICA my SIM’ option, click on that
Then tap on ‘Get Started ( just scroll down to the bottom of the screen to see ‘ Get started).
You will need to upload a Photo of your ID document and proof of your address, along with a selfie of you holding the ID close to your face

Follow the screen instructions and submit
Wait for approximately 24 hours and the SIM will be activated provided everything you submitted is approved.

3. How To Rica MTN SIM Card Online

Only MTN has provided this means to Rica your SIM card online. But before you do that, just make sure you have the requirements ready because you will need to upload your proof of address and ID.

This is how to register online:

Go to https://www.mtn.co.za/Pages/RICA.aspx
Towards the right hand side, you will see the ‘ MTN RICA LOGIN’ link, click on it and from the page that appears, you can start the registration.

4. Going to a physical MTN store

Going to a physical MTN store or outlet is the best option. Sometimes, if you try to do it yourself, the network may fluctuate and on some rare occasions, your submissions may be rejected.

Some known reasons why self Rica may be rejected is the selfie with your ID close to your face requirement. If it is not properly taken, your application may be rejected.

To make things easy for you, just go to any MTN outlet close to and register a new starter pack SIM card.

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Observation/What To Do After Rica

After the successful RICA, wait for about 10 minutes, then remove the SIM card from the pack, depending on the phone you have with you, insert the SIM card ( either the micro, macro or Nano size) into the phone.

You will get a message telling you , welcome to MTN; then wait for about 2 minutes, the network will disappear briefly, depending that moment, the SIM card is initializing and trying to activate on the internet.
After this, the network will be back, then dial *136# to check your balance and have it activated fully.

Frequently Asked Questions

can i rica mtn sim card by myself

And not to talk of their roaming agreement with more than 600 network providers in approximately 170 countries worldwide, there are many potential benefits of having an MTN starter pack SIM card.

How long does MTN takes to activate after RICA

It takes approximately 5-10 minutes. The moment you insert it inside your phone, wait till you get all the welcome messages. Then you dial *136# to activate it.

On some rare occasions, you may not see any network, do not worry. All you have to do is to restart your phone and the network will be present.

How do I check my MTN Rica status and details?

For MTN, dial *135*4#