MTN XtraByte is a service that allows you to borrow data when you run out of data and pay back on your next recharge. MTN XtraByte service is available to all eligible MTN Prepaid customers.

To be eligible for XtraByte service, you MUST:

  • Be a Prepaid customer
  • Have registered your number.
  • Have been on the MTN network for more than 3 months
  • Have spent at least N200 monthly for 3 months
  • Have between N0 and N75 in your main account
  • Paid up any outstanding XtraByte loan request

Borrow Data via *303# Menu:

  • Dial *303# and select XtraByte.
  • The system will then display all the data bundles that you can borrow.
  • You can then select your preferred data plan from the list.
  • After selecting your preferred data plan, the system will then send you a message with the amount plus the applicable service fee for you to confirm the transaction.
  • Bundle fee + applicable service charge will be debited from your main account on your next recharge

Borrow Data via 303 IVR:

  • Dial 303 and the system will play an announcement for you to select your preferred language, either English, Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba.
  • Upon selecting your preferred language, you will be required to select either XtraTime or XtraByte.
  • Once you select XtraByte, the system will then play out all the data amount that you can borrow.
  • You can then select your preferred data plan from the list.
  • After selecting your preferred data plan, the system will then send you a message with the amount plus the applicable service fee for you to confirm the transaction.
  • Bundle fee + applicable service charge will be debited from your main account on your next recharge

Note: You will be charged a service fee of 15% (including VAT) depending on the amount you want to borrow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MTN XtraByte?What is MTN XtraByte?

A. MTN XtraByte is a service that allows eligible you borrow data on credit when you run out of data and pay back on your next recharge.

Is MTN XtraByte be available to all customers?Is MTN XtraByte be available to all customers?

A. No, MTN XtraByte is available to ONLY Prepaid customers that are eligible for the service.

What are the eligibility criteria?What are the eligibility criteria?

A. To be eligible for XtraByte service, you MUST:

1. To Be a Prepaid customer.

2. Have registered your number.

3. Have been on the MTN network for more than 3 months.

4. Have spent at least N200 monthly for 3 months

5. Have between N0 and N75 in your main account.

6. Have paid up any outstanding XtraTime loan request.

How can I check if am eligible for the service?How can I check if am eligible for the service?

A. You can check if you are eligible for XtraByte service by;

  • Dialling *303# and clicking ’My Account’ and selecting 1 to ‘Check eligibility’.
  • Sending SMS keyword: STATUS to 303
  • Dialling 303 then follow the voice prompt to confirm if you are eligible or not.
How do I borrow data?How do I borrow data?

A. Simple. Once you have confirmed that you are eligible for the service, you can then follow either of the below steps to borrow data:

Borrowing via *303# Menu:

  • Dial *303# and select XtraByte.
  • The system will then display all the data bundles that you can borrow.
  • You can then select your preferred data plan from the list.
  • After selecting your preferred data plan, the system will then send you a message with the amount plus the applicable service fee for you to confirm the transaction.
  • Once you confirm your transaction, the system will then credit your XtraByte account, debit your main account with bundle +service fee and then send you a successful notification message.

Borrowing via 303 IVR:

  • Dial 303 and the system will play an announcement for you to select your preferred language, either English, Igbo Hausa or Yoruba.
  • Upon selecting your preferred language, you will be required to select either XtraTime or XtraByte.
  • Once you select XtraByte, the system will then play out all the data amount that you can borrow.
  • You can then select your preferred data plan from the list.
  • After selecting your preferred data plan, the system will then send you a message with the amount plus the applicable service fee for you to confirm the transaction.
  • Once you confirm your transaction, the system will then credit your XtraByte account, debit your main account with bundle +service fee and then send you a successful notification message.

Note: You will be charged a service fee of 15% (including VAT) depending on the amount you want to borrow.

Summary of XtraByte plansSummary of XtraByte plans
Xtrabyte Band Customer obtains Bundle Price Service Fee Recovered Amount Validity USSD Keyword to 303
40MB 40MB 50 15% 57.5 24 hrs. *303*1*40# D1
100MB 100MB 100 115 24 hrs. *303*1*100# D2
1GB + 3min 1GB + 3min 350 402.5 24 hrs *303*1*1000# D3
200MB 200MB 200 230 3 days *303*1*200# D4
2GB 2GB 500 575 2 days *303*1*2000# D5
350MB + 3min 350MB + 3min 300 402.5 7 days *303*2*350# W1
1GB + 5min 1GB + 5min 600 690 7 days *303*2*1000# W2
5GB 5GB 1,500 1,725 7 days *303*2*5000# W3
600MB + 3min 600MB + 3min 500 575 7 days *303*2*600# W4
1.2GB + 5mins 1.2GB + 5mins 1,000 1,150 30 days *303*3*1200# M1
1.5GB + 5min 1.5GB + 5min 1,200 1,380 30 days *303*3*1500# M2
3GB + 5mins 3GB + 5mins 1,600 1,840 30 days *303*3*3000# M3
4GB + 10min 4GB + 10min 2,000 2,300 30 days *303*3*4000# M4
8GB + 15mins 8GB + 15mins 3,000 3,450 30 days *303*3*8000# M5
12GB + 25min 12GB + 25min 4,000 4,600 30 days *303*3*12000# M6
20GB + 25min 20GB + 25min 5,500 6,325 30 days *303*1*20000# M7