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GistPlus
What is MTN Gistplus offer?
A. GistPlus offer gives customers airtime bonus on every recharge not more than N5000 using a special code *888*Recharge PIN#. For recharges below N100 and recharges between N100 & N5000, you receive 250% and 300% airtime bonus respectively.
Who can enjoy the offer?
A. GistPlus offer is available for ALL MTNN Prepaid and Postpaid customers that have been active on the network for over 30 days.
Will I get the GistPlus airtime bonus if I receive airtime via MTN Share?
A. NO, you will not receive any bonus if you receive airtime from MTN Share.
How do I get the GistPlus airtime bonus?
A. Simple, just recharge using *888*Recharge PIN#. Once your recharge is successful, the value of the recharge and airtime bonus will be credited in your GistPlus account.
Examples:
- If Temi recharges N99, he will get N346.50 in his GistPlus account i.e. N247.50 (GistPlus bonus) + N99 (recharge value).
- If Bola recharges N5000, she will get N20,000 in her GistPlus account i.e. N15,000 (GistPlus bonus) + N5000 (recharge value).
Can I purchase MTN GistPlus offer using the airtime from my Main Account?
A. Yes, you can purchase GistPlus using airtime from your Main Account by dialing *889#. You can also use the airtime in your xtratime account or credit limit account.
What will happen when I select a recharge amount on *889#?
A. The recharge amount selected will be deducted from the available airtime in your main/xtratime/credit limit account and you will be credited with the applicable bonus.
What other channel can give me access to the GistPlus offer?
A. You can also enjoy the GistPlus offer via the *312# menu. After dialing, select ‘Voice Offers,’ which will redirect you to the GistPlus menu to select your preferred recharge amount.
Can I enjoy GistPlus offer via any other Channel?
A. You Yes, you can also enjoy GistPlus offer via:
- *312# menu. After dialing, select ‘Voice Offers,’ which will redirect you to the GistPlus menu to select your preferred recharge amount.
- *310# balance check – Upon dialing *310# to check your account balance, you will receive an interactive menu with different offers including the GistPlus Voice offer depending on your airtime balance.
- Customers can also enjoy the GistPlus offer via *456# (MTN Topit)
- GistPlus recharge via MyMTN App.
Will I get the GistPlus airtime bonus if I recharge above N5000?
A. NO, you will not receive any airtime bonus if you recharge above N5000 using *888*Recharge PIN#. You will only receive the airtime value in your main account.
Example:
If Chris recharges N6000, he will not receive any airtime bonus but will get N6000 in his main account.
| Recharge Band | Validity |
| N1 – N99 | 3 days |
| N100 – N999 | 7 days |
| N1000 -N5000 | 14 days |
Will I receive the GistPlus airtime bonus if I recharge using the recharge code *311*Recharge PIN#?
A. If you recharge using *311* Recharge PIN#, you will not receive any airtime bonus, but the airtime value will be credited in your main account.
What services can I use the airtime in my GistPlus account for?
A. The airtime in your GistPlus account can be used for the following services:
- National Calls at N45/min or 75K/sec
- National SMS at N6/SMS
- PAYGO N10/MB
Will I be able to subscribe to any services (Data bundle, MTN Back up, CallerTunez, MTN Play, VAS etc) from my GistPlus account?
A. No, you will not be able to subscribe to any service from your GistPlus account. However, you can still subscribe to these services from your main account.
As a customer that currently has Awuf4u account, how much will I be charged going forward?
A. You will be charged at the GistPlus rate, which is 75k/sec (N45/min)
What is the validity of the airtime in my GistPlus account?
- The airtime in the GistPlus account will be valid for 3 days, 7 days or 14 days depending on the recharge band.
| Recharge Band | Validity |
| N1 – N99 | 3 days |
| N100 – N999 | 7 days |
| N1000 -N5000 | 14 days |
Note: After expiry, all unused airtime will be cleared from the GistPlus account.
Will I be able to use GistPlus airtime to make international calls?
A. No. You will not be able to make international calls with GistPlus airtime. However, you will be able to use the airtime in your main account to make international calls.
What happens if I exhaust the airtime in my GistPlus account?
A. Once you exhaust the airtime in your GistPlus account, your calls, SMS, and data will be charged from your main account at your default tariff plan rate or any active bundle.
Can I recharge multiple times to enjoy the GistPlus offer?
A. Yes, you can recharge multiple times to enjoy the GistPlus offer using *888*Recharge PIN# provided you don’t exceed the recharge limit.
How can I check my GistPlus account balance?
A. You can check your GistPlus account balance by dialing the USSD code *310*14#.
Will I lose the airtime in my GistPlus account if I migrate to any other plan?
A. If you migrate to any other tariff plan, you will not lose the airtime in your GistPlus account.
Will I be able to transfer airtime from my GistPlus account to a beneficiary through MTN Share?
A. No, you will NOT be able to transfer airtime from your GistPlus account to a beneficiary through MTN Share.
If I have an outstanding loan, will I receive GistPlus airtime bonus when I recharge using *888*Recharge PIN#?
A. If you have an outstanding loan and you recharge using *888*Recharge PIN# your loan will be recovered first, then the bonus will apply on the remaining recharge amount provided you do not exceed the recharge limit of N5000. If the recharge limit is exceeded, your remaining airtime value will be credited into your main account.
Examples:
1. Timi has an outstanding balance of N1000, he recharges N3000 using *888*Recharge PIN#. His loan of N1000 will be cleared, then he will receive N8000 in his GistPlus account.
2. Ronke has an outstanding balance of N2000, she recharges N7000 using *888*Recharge PIN#. Her loan of N2000 will be cleared, then she will receive N20000 in her GistPlus account.
3. Fola has an outstanding balance of N2000, he recharges N10000 using *888*Recharge PIN#. His loan of N2000 will be cleared and he will not receive any airtime in his GistPlus account. His balance of N8000 will be credited in his main account.
SUMMARY OF GISTPLUS
| Recharge Amount | GistPlus Offer (Recharge Value + Bonus) | Validity |
| N1-N99 | Recharge Value + 250% Airtime Bonus | 3 days |
| N100 – N999 | Recharge Value + 300% Airtime Bonus | 7 days |
| N1000 -N5000 | Recharge Value + 300% Airtime Bonus | 14 days |
| Charges from GistPlus Account | ||
| National Calls | 75k/sec (N45/min) | |
| SMS | N6/SMS | |
| PAYG Data | N10/MB | |
If I have an outstanding loan, will I receive GistPlus airtime bonus when I recharge using *888*Recharge PIN#?
A. If you have an outstanding loan and you recharge using *888*Recharge PIN# your loan will be recovered first, then the bonus will apply on the remaining recharge amount provided you do not exceed the recharge limit of N5000. If the recharge limit is exceeded, your remaining airtime value will be credited into your main account.
Examples:
1. Timi has an outstanding balance of N1000, he recharges N3000 using *888*Recharge PIN#. His loan of N1000 will be cleared, then he will receive N8000 in his GistPlus account.
2. Ronke has an outstanding balance of N2000, she recharges N7000 using *888*Recharge PIN#. Her loan of N2000 will be cleared, then she will receive N20000 in her GistPlus account.
3. Fola has an outstanding balance of N2000, he recharges N10000 using *888*Recharge PIN#. His loan of N2000 will be cleared and he will not receive any airtime in his GistPlus account. His balance of N8000 will be credited in his main account.
SUMMARY OF GISTPLUS
| Recharge Amount | GistPlus Offer (Recharge Value + Bonus) | Validity |
| N1-N99 | Recharge Value + 250% Airtime Bonus | 3 days |
| N100 – N999 | Recharge Value + 300% Airtime Bonus | 7 days |
| N1000 -N5000 | Recharge Value + 300% Airtime Bonus | 14 days |
| Charges from GistPlus Account | ||
| National Calls | 75k/sec (N45/min) | |
| SMS | N6/SMS | |
| PAYG Data | N10/MB | |