The MTN call me back code is *121* followed by the recipient number and #; amongst the numerous MTN ussd codes that serve as a central hub to access all features of the network, the call me back is the most popular.
A comprehensive synopsis of the importance of this code, and how to activate and implement it are fully synthesized in this guideline.
MTN, the biggest mobile network company on the African continent with an active 36.8 million customer base as of March 2023 and 76.7 million in the same period for South Africa and Nigeria respectively remains one of the best places to work in the country.
The MTN call me back code is convenient, efficient, effective, and easy to remember just like the code you activate to cancel all forms of call forwarding and retrieving your lost number.
What is MTN Call Me Back Code
MTN Call me back is a decentralized ussd code that triggers an SMS to someone else to call you back. It is basically in the form of an SMS or message that your recipient receives on their phones explicitly stating that they should call you on your mobile phone number.
As earlier mentioned, it is one of the most popular and used ussd code features in the MTN repository. An average of 28 million MTN customers, equating to roughly 75% of the entire South African customer base leverages the use of this code every month.
Coming in second position is the code to buy airtime, and data, check balances, check your MTN number, and also the cancellation of unwanted subscriptions.
However, one of the great attributes of the MTN call me back feature is that it is embedded and built in such a way that you can use it even if you do not have airtime or data.
The company understands the importance of communication and created an avenue for people in need of emergency to stay connected even without having airtime.
The recipient i.e. the person receiving the SMS message and calling you is the one that is charged for making outward calls.
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How To Send Call Me Back on MTN
It is not rocket science, the steps to successfully send a call me back are listed below:
- The MTN call me back code is *121*
- Follow up with the recipient’s number i.e. the person that you want to call you ( e.g. 0830010001)
- So the SMS you will send will be like this format:
*121*0830010001# ( I assume the person’s number is 083 001 0001 i.e. the recipient)!!
How To Activate MTN Call Me Back
For both contract customers and prepaid MTN subscribers, this feature is automatically activated the moment you insert your registered MTN SIM card inside the phone.
Just keep in mind, that just like there are limitations placed on transferring airtime on Telkom to Telkom so that the system will not be abused, MTN also implemented essential rules for everyone to adhere to.
Rules of The MTN Call Me Back Code
While it is free to use and automatically activated by default, the following are rules you need to know and implement i.e. obey
- You can only use the code not more than 5 times within a maximum time frame of 24 hours. After the 24 hours expires, it resets itself automatically.
- So basically, you have 35 free MTN call me back SMS for 7 days.
- So, use wisely and do not abuse the privileges.
