Are you an MTN subscriber looking to make the most out of your mobile experience? MTN Pulse Point is here to help you elevate your connection, bring you closer to the digital world, and unlock a range of exciting benefits. This article is all about enlightening you on how to use MTN Pulse Point effectively. From understanding its features to optimizing your experience, we have you covered. Let’s get started!

What is MTN Pulse Point?
MTN Pulse Point is a unique loyalty program designed exclusively for MTN subscribers that are on Pulse tariff plan. It allows you to earn Pulse Points for every airtime recharge, data purchase, making calls, or other qualifying activities on the MTN network. These Pulse Points can be redeemed for exciting rewards such as data bundles, and discounted subscriptions.
Note that you do not necessarily need to have the whole points for a specific service before you can redeem your points. You can pay fully with your points if you have enough. Or you can choose to pay with points and airtime, in this case your pulse point will be deducted first and if it is not enough, your airtime will be used to complete it.
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How to Activate MTN Pulse Point
To activate and start getting pulse points, all you need to do is to migrate to MTN pulse tariff plan.
With MTN Pulse, you’ll enjoy a flat rate of 12k/sec for calls to any local network in Nigeria, after the first 90 seconds call of the day at 27k/sec. MTN Pulse also has the cheapest data offer, with data bonuses to help you stay connected.
To migrate to MTN pulse, dial any of the following USSD: *406*1# or *123*2*2#, following the prompts to complete your migration. Alternatively, you can text 406 to 312, then following the prompts to join MTN Pulse.
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How to Use MTN Pulse Point
Now that you have migrated to MTN Pulse tariff plan, which rewards you with pulse points, let us now discuss the various ways to use the points.
1. Purchase Data with MTN Pulse Point
You can buy daily, weekly, or monthly data plans on MTN using pulse points.

Follow the steps below to know how to purchase data with MTN pulse point:
- Dial *406*7#
- Select option 1 for “Redeem Data Bundles” and send
- Select the option for the duration of the data bundle you wish to subscribe (daily, weekly, and monthly)
- Select the data package
- Choose if you want auto-renewal or one-off purchase
- At this step, you will be asked if you want to pay with:
- Only points balance (ensure you have enough points)
OR - Pay with points and airtime balance (airtime would be used to complete the purchase if there is not enough points)
Select the one you want and send
- Only points balance (ensure you have enough points)
- Follow the rest of the prompts to complete the purchase.
2. Use MTN points to Buy Night Data Bundle
Another way to spend your points is by using it to buy MTN night data plan, which is usable from 11pm at night to 6am in the morning. 25 and 50 pulse points can get you 250 and 500MB respectively. You can also combine points and airtime to buy the night data bundle.
To use pulse points to buy night data bundle:
- Dial *406*7#
- Select “Redeem Nightlife Bundle”
- Select either 250MB for NGN25 or select 500MB for NGN50
- Select pay with only points, or pay with points and airtime
- Confirm the transaction and your account will be credited with the night data bundle
Alternatively, you can send “NT1” or “NT2” in and SMS to 312 and carefully follow the prompts to select pay with Pulse points. NT1 is for 250MB, while NT2 is for 500MB.
3. Buy IG, TIKTOK, and YouTube Bundles with Pulse Points
You can also utilize your pulse points by using it to buying Instagram, YouTube & TikTok data bundle. The bundle is more like a triple package of social media bundle which works only on IG, TikTok, and YouTube.
To buy IG and TIKTOK Bundles with Pulse Points:
- Dial *406*7#
- Select “IG & TIKTOK Bundles”
- Select your desired Package
- Choose auto-renewal or one-off purchase
- Choose to pay with only pulse points or to pay with points and airtime balance
- Confirm the transaction.
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How to Get more Pulse Points on MTN
If you’re looking to earn more Pulse Points on MTN, here are some effective ways to boost your points balance:
- Make voice calls. You will earn 1 Pulse Point for every 5 minutes of calls made from the Main, Xtratime/Moretime account to:
- National Calls (On-net/Off-net calls)
- International Calls
- Roaming calls
- Purchase/Gift data bundles. You will earn points based on the amount of data you purchase or gift.
- Transfer airtime/data via the myMTN NG app. You will earn points for every airtime or data you transfer via myMTN NG app.
How to Check My MTN Pulse Point Balance
It is important to keep track of your MTN pulse points balance, so you would know when it is due for redeeming.
To check your pulse balance, dial *406*7# and select for 4 for “Pulse Points Balance” and your points balance will be displayed or sent to you via SMS
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I Get Pulse Points if I’m not on MTN Pulse?
Unfortunately, Pulse Point is exclusively available for MTN subscribers on Pulse tariff plan. Consider migrating to MTN Pulse to unlock this exciting loyalty program.
2. Do my Pulse Points expire?
Yes, Pulse Points have an expiration date, which is on 31st December of every year. Make sure to redeem them within the specified timeframe to avoid losing them.
3. Are there any fees associated with joining MTN Pulse tariff plan?
Moving to MTN Pulse is absolutely free of charge. However, if you have already migrated to any MTN tariff plan within the past 30 days and wish to migrate to Pulse, a fee of ₦102 will be applicable.
4. Can I transfer my Pulse Points to another MTN subscriber?
Currently, Pulse Points are non-transferable. They can only be redeemed by the account holder.
5. How to Use MTN points to Buy Airtime?
You cannot use pulse points to buy airtime at the moment. MTN centered Pulse points redeeming basically on data bundle. They might include airtime in the future.
6. How do I redeem my MTN pulse points?
To redeem your Pulse points, you have to use it to buy data bundles (monthly, weekly, and daily plans), swap them for Night plan data, or subscribe to IG, TikTok, & YouTube data plan. Check this guide above to see how to redeem your pulse point.
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Conclusion
MTN Pulse Point is an excellent opportunity for MTN subscribers to enhance their mobile experience and enjoy a host of exciting rewards. By following the simple activation process and how to use MTN Pulse Point, you can unlock a world of benefits. Make the most out of your MTN connection and start earning Pulse Points today!