MTN NIN Verification of Registration Status and Profile Linking.
nin.mtnonline.com is the mtn nin link to link your national identification number with your mtn sim card registration data online. You can alternatively link your mtn sim data with your nin offline without internet on your mobile phone but with ussd service through a dedicated mtn nin code. This can also be done on MTN mobile app.
Note that linking of nin to sim card data is a compulsory exercise instructed by the Federal Government of Nigeria with an order that SIMs without NIN should be disconnected from all network providers in no distant time. Note also that you must have done NIN registration with NIMC before you will be able to link your nin number with MTN. For information on how to confirm if you have actually correctly done your NIN registration, check the link at the end of this post. Also scroll down to the end of this page for answers to other Frequently asked questions.
How To Link MTN SIM with NIN Online.
Follow the steps below to link mtn sim with nin on https://mtnonline.com/nin/.
- Visit the mtn nin link www.mtnonline.com/nin/
- Enter your First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, and National Identity Number in the form provided on the page.
- The click the Submit button. An OPT will be sent to your phone line to complete the process.
Note: NINs submitted on the mtn nin registration link will be received as unverified, pending validation against the NIMC database. This means you may be required to re-validate this information in person, in the future.
How To Link MTN Number with NIN using USSD Code.
After you verify NIN status, and confirmed that you have a nin number, follow the steps below to link your mtn line with NIN data using mtn nin registration code.
- On your mobile phone, dial the mtn nin registration ussd code *785#
- Follow the prompts that appear on your phone’s screen to submit your NIN to MTN.
Note: Data submitted with mtn nin code are subject to verification by MTN. This means you may be required to re-validate this information in person, in the future.
How To Link MTN Line with NIN on MyMtn App.
Follow the guide below to link your nin number and mtn line together using the mtn mobile app.
- Download the MyMtn app for Android phones from Google Playstore, for ios devices / Ipads / Iphones from Apple App store, and for other devices from their respective stores.
- Follow the options on the mtn app menu to link your nin.
Note: Data submitted on the MyMtn app subject to verification by MTN. This means you may be required to re-validate this information in person, in the future.
I hope the information above is helpful with regards to how to use mtn nin link code.
MTN NIN Frequently Asked Questions FAQs.
Here are some frequently asked questions with the answers as regards to mtn nin check and linking.
- Will My MTN Line be Blocked If I don’t Register NIN and When ?
According to the NCC directive, lines not linked with their NIN before 30th December 2020, will be blocked. - I have registered and obtained NIN number from NIMC, how do I link it with MTN ?
Use any of the Online Link, USSD Code, or MyMTN App options outline above to link your MTN phone line with your NIN number. - I have submitted / Linked my NIN number with my MTN line, What Next ?
After you have submitted your NIN, MTN will begin the process of verification with the NIMC. If your NIN is verified, MTN will link it to your MTN SIM registration, and you may not need to do anything further. - What If my NIN is not Verified / Incorrect ?
If it is not possible to verify the NIN you have submitted, then you may need to visit an enrolment centre, in person. MTN will provide further information of the status of your NIN verification as soon as possible. - I can see my NIN on my phone after dialing *346#, will my line still be blocked ?
All customers are obligated to submit their NIN to their service provider. Use any of the 3 options (online, ussd or mymtn app) above to submit your NIN to MTN. - I have more than one phone number, how do I link them?
Kindly submit your NIN for each of your MTN phone numbers using any of the 3 options (online, ussd or mymtn app) above. - If I try it on my line and I am not registered, will I be charged 20 naira?
No please, an error message will pop up on your phone to indicate that the transaction was not successful. - I get an error when I dial *346# does it work on all networks ?
Yes, the *346# USSD code works for all networks. However, if you have registered for a NIN and you keep getting an error message, please dial your service provider customer care contact centre help line. - My SIM was registered with my voters card, and not the NIN National ID card. Am I going to be affected?
The Federal Government’s directive is to all citizens of Nigeria who are telecoms subscribers. Your NIN must be paired with your SIM Registration details even if you registered your SIM with voter card, drivers licence, international passport or any other ID card. - Will my bank account be blocked if my line is not linked to NIN?
No. Only SIM cards/phone lines that are not registered with the National Identity Numbers (NIN) will be blocked. - How can Nigerians abroad get NIN?
Check the following link for that Information.
Check Out => How To Register for National Identification Number NIN.
Also Check Out => NIMC enrollment centers nationwide.
For further information on mtn nin verification or how to check nin on mtn and other networks, click here => How To Check NIN Number and Verify NIN Status.
Hausa Language Video Guide on How to Link MTN line to NIN for Nothern Nigerians.
Yadda zaka hade layinka na MTN da NIN number don kar a kulle maka Layi(Sim).