MTN is one of Nigeria’s most popular and used networks, even outside Nigeria. We guess you have heard about or been using MTN welcome back data plan and must have tried renewing your planning but filed.
Have you gotten a response like this “Oops, you have exceeded your limit to buy the WelcomeBack 1GB Data Plan special data bundle. No worries, simply dial *131*65# to buy this bundle. Thank you!” And you wondered why? Well, this is the reason why this article is here.
MTN welcome back special data plan has been the cheapest data bundle on the MTN network for a very longest time now. Although other exciting plans have been out too.
MTN Limit Usage on Welcome Back Data Plan Renewal (MTN Welcome Back Code)
MTN has set a limit to the number of times that a customer can renew the welcome back data every month. Well, there is no definite time stated for renewal. However, one would not be surprised to find out that they have restricted customers from renewing the data plan at monthly intervals. Thus, it will simply mean that users will start buying the welcome back data bundle once per month without the option to renew it until the next month.
MTN Welcome Back Requirements
Above all that has been said, knowing if you are qualified for this offer is the most important. Hence, the reason for this heading:
- You need to have a registered and activated MTN SIM Card.
- Also, your SIM Card must be at least 60 days old. This is to say that you should look for a SIM that has not been used for at least 60 days. Hence, you can decide to get a new sim card and recharge it with at least N100 and make calls with it. Then you should keep the Sim without using it for at least one month or two. Only then can you be qualified for MTN welcome back data offer.
- Reactivate your Sim card with a recharge of N100.
MTN Welcome Back Data Code
Below are the USSD codes to get the welcome back bonus in MTN:
| MTN | Cost of MTN Welcome Back Data Plan | Valid Days | Activation Code |
| 250MB | N100 | Last for 3 Days | Send WBD1 to 131 or Dial *131*65*1# |
| 1GB | N200 | Last for 7 Days | Send WBD2 to 131 or Dial *131*65*2#. |
| 4GB | N1000 | Last for 30 Days | Send WBD3 to 131 or Dial *131*65*3# |
Benefits of MTN Welcome Back Data
Here are benefits you get when you use MTN Welcome Back Data:
- Express data usage. If you recharge between N50 to N1500 using code *161*<PIN>#, you will get 12 times your recharge plus data bonus.
- 250MB at N100 and the validity period is 3 days
- 1GB at N200 and the validity period is 7 days.
- 4GB at N1000 and the validity period is one month.
When Should I Do a Welcome Back on MTN
Knowing when you should make a welcome back on your MTN Sim is very necessary. You can check the datils below:
- When your SIM card is faulty
- If it is damaged, stolen, or lost
- When it is obsolete (but eligible for replacement or an upgrade)
- Also, when it needs to be upgraded to the 4G or 5G network and more.
What Type of Recharge is Permitted?
Only Logical and Physical cards from N50 – N1500 can be used to enjoy the welcome back offer.
If I Recharge with More than N1500 or Less than N50, will I Receive the Welcome Back Offer?
Well, if you recharge with more than N1500 or less than N50, you will not get the Welcome Back Offer. You must recharge from N50 – N1000 to receive the Welcome Back Offer
How Long Can I Enjoy the Welcome Back Offer?
| Recharge Amount (NGN) | Airtime (NGN) | Data (NGN) | Total Value (NGN) | Validity |
| N50 | 450 | 150 | 600 | 14 Days |
| N75 | 675 | 225 | 900 | 14 Days |
| N100 | 900 | 300 | 1,200 | 14 Days |
| N200 | 1,800 | 600 | 2,400 | 30 Days |
| N400 | 2,700 | 900 | 3,600 | 30 Days |
| N500 | 4,500 | 1,500 | 6,000 | 30 Days |
| N750 | 6,750 | 2,250 | 9,000 | 30 Days |
| N1000 | 9,000 | 3,000 | 12,000 | 30 Days |
| N1500 | 13,500 | 4,500 | 18,000 | 30 Days |
What is the SMS Charge Rate for the Welcome Back Bonus?
SMS charge is N4.10/SMS
Will I be able to Gift Data from the Welcome Back Special Data Bundle?
No, you will not be able to gift data from the Welcome Back Data Bundle
How do I welcome back on MTN?
Look for a SIM that has not been used for a very look time or you can decide to get a new sim card and recharge it with at least N100 and make calls with it. Then you should keep the Sim without using it for at least one month or two. Only then can you be qualified for MTN welcome back data offer.