Keep My Number(KMN) is a special service from MTN that allows you retain your numbers in the event that you travel out of the country or stay inactive/dormant for more than 180days. All MTN Prepaid customers can subscribe for the MTN KMN service.
Benefits Of Subscribing To MTN Keep My Number
Prevents your MTN number from being disconnected or re-cycled.
It saves you the cost of reprinting business cards and updating websites when your number gets disconnected and recycled.
You will have your number reserved irrespective of how long you stay out of the Country.
How To Activate MTN Keep My Number
Recharge your account with sufficient airtime.
Dial *365# or send an SMS with your preferred keyword to 36500.
Once you subscribe for the service, a subscription fee will be deducted from your account.
As soon as MTN confirms your payment, your number will then be kept in the KMN list depending on your subscription for 1 year, 2 years OR 3 years.
The table below shows KMN subscription types, activation codes and corresponding prices
Subscription Type
1 year
2 years
3 years
Price (N)
511
819
1228
Keyword (SMS to 36500)
KMN1
KMN2
KMN3
(USSD)
*365*1#
*365*2#
*365*3#
Frequently Asked Questions
I received a pop-up menu to choose either Auto-renewal option or One-off when activating a Keep My Number bundle. What does this mean?
A. The pop-up menu is a feature that allows you to set your data bundle on auto-renew or One-off purchase:
Auto-renew Purchase means that your data bundle will auto-renew after expiry.
One-off Purchase means that your data bundle will not renew after expiry.
If I exit the pop-up menu or it times out before selecting an option, will my Keep My Number bundle be on Auto-renewal or One-off option?
A. If you do not select a subscription type (i.e. one-off or autorenewal on the pop-up menu), the subscription purchase will NOT be successful. Selecting a subscription type is an important step to successful purchase/activation. Thus, If you exit the pop-pop menu or it times out before selecting an option, you will not be able to proceed to buy your Keep My Number bundle.
How does the MTN Keep My Number service work?
Recharge your account with sufficient airtime.
Dial *365# or send an SMS with your preferred keyword to 36500.
Once you subscribe for the service, a subscription fee will be deducted from your account.
As soon as MTN confirms your payment, your number will then be kept in the Keep My Number list depending on your subscription for 1 year, 2 years OR 3 years.
For the 1 year subscription, if you want to remain on the Keep My Number list for another 365 days after your initial subscription has expired, you will be required to renew your subscription by dialing *365# or texting Keyword to 36500.
After re-subscribing for the service again, another subscription fee will be deducted from your account.
In the event that your subscription expires and you do not renew your subscription, your number will be disconnected and re-cycled.
If I am an MTN Postpaid customer, can I subscribe to MTN Keep My Number service?
A. No, MTN Postpaid customers CANNOT subscribe to the MTN Keep My Number service.
Can I enjoy all MTN products and services while I am on MTN Keep My Number?
A. Yes, you will be able to enjoy all of MTNN’s products and services.
