*3551* New VTU MTN Recharge PIN (Problem and Solution)
*3551* is a new MTN Recharge PIN, it was previously *555*.
The new *3551* has the feature of only having 10 digits for the PIN.
In order to recharge, you dial *3551*followed by 10 digits on the Recharge card#.
For example *3551*0123456789#
Quick Navigation
*555* Replacement
The replacement is *3551* followed by PIN#, then press enter.
*888* Replacement
The replacement is *3551*2 followed by PIN#, then press enter.
Problems with *3551#
SP Service Timeout
After entering the PIN with the USSD, it takes long to load and card is not recharged.
This is preventing a lot of people from recharging their phones.
Fix : Keep trying.
Connection Problem
After entering the PIN with the USSD, it takes long to load and card is not recharged. It shows Connection problem
Fix : Keep trying.
Taking Too Long to Recharge
It seems MTN might be upgrading the system to use the new code. Please be patient and keep retrying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is *3551* Real
Yes, *3551* is real and it is used with a 10 Digit PIN for recharge on the MTN networkl
*3551* SP Service Timeout
SP Service Timeout occur due to timeout in processing the USSD. For every USSD transaction, a timeout is set for a particular second. If the time is passed, the timeout is display.
*3551* Recharge Card Not Working
This might be due to a network error from MTN or it might be due to upgrade in the MTN network and infrastructure. Please do retry again.
*3551# PIN not working
This might be due to a network error from MTN or it might be due to upgrade in the MTN network and infrastructure. Please do retry again and again.
*3551* Connection Problem
Please do retry if you encounter this. This is a connection problem from the network provider (MTN) in your location.
Hope with this, you have learnt about the new MTN recharging code.
Please share and like below, also comment below for any problem faced or encountered.
najib abdullahi says
I heat mtn b/c they cheat nigerian peoples
SOLIU MOSHOOD says
What is solution of mtn recharge card ten pin please tell me recently code.
Tim says
It is not for all. Please do check card for which. Thanks
Onochie says
My card is showing but i cant make call and i do t know why
Onochie says
My card is showing but i cant make call and i do t know why,and what to do
Tim says
Please what error are you getting, try calling another number. The issue also might be from your device. Thanks
Ritosky says
What if I decide to still use *555* for a ten digit code, what’s the implication?
Tim says
It will not load. Thanks
meGbewat fundul says
You said I should keep trying but MTN is treating to block my line after two times attempt? Soo annoying😡
Tim says
Wow..
Please contact customer service.
Christian says
I use *3551# to recharge but is writing top up fail try again, what the problem
Tim says
But is that the actual code required for the PIN your purchased.
Please do retry?
Paul says
Same with mine
Paul says
Same with mine
Tim says
Please do retry. Thanks
Kingsley says
What sort of nonsense is this mehn..! Trying so hard to keep my lines running and Mtn keeps making it difficult to recharge by asking me to try again later each time I try loading cards with this nonsense *3551*.
You guys at mtn need to step up your game or else the next revolution will be #endbadnetworks.
Tim says
Please do retry. Thanks
kelechi says
I loaded card and later I did not see it again
Tim says
Maybe you have subscribed to a service or you borrowed money on your number. Thanks
doskyobinweaku says
I can’t load this and is *3551*# it reply me with Top up failed….try again later.
Tim says
Please do retry, it might be due to downtime
Justice Osung says
How can I buy data with it
Kingsley says
It’s annoying to know that I can’t just recharge quickly with this *3551. I ve been trying for an hour and it keeps saying top up failed. I know I won’t get solution here but the errors should be prevented cos some one in distress can possible recharge fast and make a call. So sad.
Comfort says
I don’t like the 10 digits because I can’t buy data with it. Please how can I buy data with it?
Timothy says
After recharging, dial *131# and navigate to purchase data. Thanks
Timothy says
Please this might be due to network fault, please do retry. Thanks
Timothy says
After recharging, dial *131# and then follow the prompt to purchase data with the airtime. Thanks
toluwa says
it keep giving me top up failed message pls help!
Timothy says
Please do retry. Thanks