Imagine you reached for your phone to make an urgent call, only to realize your MTN line has been blocked because you haven’t linked it to your NIN yet! Annoying, right?
Now, the fact is linking your NIN to your MTN line is an important task you must carry out in Nigeria if you don’t want your line to be barred from making and receiving calls. However, if it has been blocked already, don’t panic!
In this blog, we will help you understand how you can link your NIN to your MTN line after being blocked.
How to Link NIN to MTN Line That Has Being Blocked
The following is the step-by-step guide to do so:
- With USSD Code
- Just Dial *785# using the phone number you wish to link
- Enter your NIN and submit
Also, you can dial *785*Your NIN# from the phone number you wish to link. The number will be linked to your NIN automatically.
- With the NIMC App
Follow these step-by-step guide to do so:
- Download the NIMC app
- Enter your NIN and phone number
- Create a 6-digit PIN and follow the prompts to link your MTN number
You’ll receive a feedback message once it gets linked.
- Through the MTN Website
The following is a step-by-step guide to do so:
- Go to the MTN NIN Information Center on the website
- Click on “Link your NIN”
- Select the type of NIN
- Fill in the details carefully as requested
- Then submit to link your NIN.
FAQ
1. If I do not have a NIN, can I get a VNIN?
No. The VNIN is a virtual form of your NIN. You must have a valid NIN to enable you to generate a VNIN
2. How do I get/generate a VNIN?
You can generate your VNIN either via:
- NIMC Mobile App
- Download the NIMC App from the App or Play Store
- Log in with your NIN and PIN (1st time users will be required to create a PIN)
- Click on the tab that says Get Virtual NIN
You will be required to select the Network provider i.e MTN
The VNIN will then come up you can either scan the bar code or select the copy VNIN option
2. USSD using the short code *346#
- Dial *346#
- Input 3 and send for virtual NIN
- Input your 11-digit NIN and press send to generate VNIN
- Enter MTN’s Enterprise ID to continue – 109071
Your VININ is displayed, and the Customer also receives the VNIN as text
Read Also: How to Check NIN on MTN
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Conclusion
Your NIN and your SIM are inseparable. Both of them are your means of identity and your invaluable asset. Make sure they are linked. However, if your line has been blocked already, simply follow the steps outlined in this article to unblock it.
Linking your NIN to your MTN line is a mandatory requirement by the Nigerian government, so take action today to avoid any further disruptions.