Top Up MTN Mobile: Buy Data & Recharge

Top Up your MTN Mobile Phone in South Africa

Recipient's number

Step 1: Enter Your Beneficiary's Phone Number
Step 2: Select the Operator We Work With in South Africa
Step 3: Finalize Payment to Recharge

How to Easily Recharge MTN in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide

Staying connected with loved ones living abroad can be tough. Top up your MTN Prepaid Plans on Monito and always make sure that you, your family or friends get MTN data and minutes. If you have family or friends in South Africa, it's quicker and easier than ever to recharge someone's mobile data, airtime, or credit in South Africa online – no matter which country you're living in. What's more, your mobile recharge will take you less than a minute online! Here's how to get the job done:

Step 1: Enter Your Beneficiary's Phone Number

First, you'll need to enter your recipient's mobile number. Make sure you enter it in correctly.

Step 2: Select the Operator We Work With in South Africa

Next, you'll need to select an operator from the dropdown. In South Africa, there are many operators that we work to help you recharge mobile data, airtime or credit at the best prices. These include MTN, but also many others:

MTN

MTN South Africa Bundles - Monthly Data Bundles 40MB, 10 ZAR

40MB data, 1 month

10 ZAR

Valid for 1
MTN

MTN South Africa Bundles - Monthly Data Bundles 200MB, 29 ZAR

200MB data, 1 month

29 ZAR

Valid for 1
MTN

MTN South Africa Bundles - Weekly Data Bundles 2GB, 99 ZAR

2GB data, 7 days

99 ZAR

Valid for 7 days
MTN

MTN South Africa Bundles - Monthly Data Bundles 100MB, 20 ZAR

100MB data, 1 month

20 ZAR

Valid for 1
MTN

MTN South Africa Bundles - Weekly Data Bundles 120MB, 17 ZAR

120MB data, 7 days

17 ZAR

Valid for 7 days

You'll then need to enter the amount you want to recharge before moving onto the final step:

Step 3: Finalize Payment to Recharge

Lastly, you'll need to pay for the recharge. You can do this using your credit or debit card, and the payment will be processed instantly, meaning you can connect to your loved on in South Africa immediately after.

Thousands of people like you send 📲Airtime top-ups to South Africa every week.
With so many citizens living outside of their home country, everyone needs an easy and inexpensive way to send money 💸 back home to family, friend and others. Whether you want to make a one-off currency transfer or you need to send money regularly, we can help you find the best option.

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FAQ About MTN Online Recharge in South Africa

🔒 Is Monito safe for recharging MTN?

Yes, Monito is a safe platform for comparing plans and recharging MTN airtime and mobile data. Not only does our platform run on secure, industry-leading technology, but we work with only the best and most-trusted operators to ensure you can recharge quickly, affordably, and with peace of mind
📱 How can my recipient check their balance?

Almost all mobile operators and telecoms companies allow customers to check their balances by call or SMS. However, the procedure and dial-in codes differ from operator to operator and country to country. We therefore recommend searching online to find out how your recipient can check their balance by call or SMS, or contacting the operator directly.
📞 How do I contact MTN customer service?

All major operators, including MTN, provide extensive customer service such as a dedicated call centre or live chat. To contact MTN customer service, simply visit their website and find the help center there for more.
💰 What is the minimum recharge plan at MTN?

All major operators, including MTN offer various recharge plans at different rates and prices. To see the minimum recharge plan in MTN, enter a mobile number, choose a provider, and select an amount on Monito. Alternatively, you can always visit the MTN website itself.
📆 What is the expiry date of MTN recharge plans?

Most operators impose no expiry date on prepaid data or airtime. However, if you use a smaller operator, it's possible that your data or airtime could expire in as little as 90 days after recharge. To see the expiry data on MTN's plans, enter your details on Monito's recharge comparison engine.

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