The MTN Xtraspecial plan is one of the best tariff plans on the MTN network, just as the name implies, “SPECIAL.” This plan comes in both prepaid and postpaid but their charges differ.
The Xtraspecial plan is one of the tariff plans on the MTN network that allow postpaid MTN users to pay 20k/s for all their local calls, while prepaid subscribers pay 22k/s for local calls.
MTN customers who are on this Xtraspecial plan can make international calls to different countries, like the US, Canada, China, etc., at a discounted rate.
This plan is designed such that subscribers get a 30% airtime bonus and 20% data bonus when they recharge any amount less than ₦10,000. Meanwhile, if you recharge more than ₦10,000 on this tariff plan, you will get a ₦2,000 flat bonus for data.
What is Xtraspecial MTN Plan
The Xtraspecial MTN plan is one of the popular tariff plans on the MTN network that allows subscribers to call all local networks at a rate between 20 and 22 kobo per second.
There are two types of Xtraspecial MTN Plan—prepaid and postpaid. The postpaid Xtraspecial plan charges 20k/s for all local calls, while the prepaid version of it charges subscribers 22k/s. We can see that the call rate for prepaid users on the Xtraspecial plan is higher than that of the postpaid plan. However, to migrate to the postpaid version, you will need to pay a one-off ₦2,000 migration fee and link your BVN to the network.
For international calls, Xtraspecial allows customers to enjoy subsidized international call rates to five countries, which are the US, Canada, China, India, and Malaysia. However, the call rate to these countries differs. If you want to call the US (excluding Alaska & the Virgin Islands), Canada, India, or Malaysia, you will be charged ₦31.2/min, and they are grouped into zone 1, but if you want to call international countries under zone 2, which are the US (Alaska & the Virgin Islands) and China, you will be charged ₦62.4/min.
What is the difference between Prepaid and Postpaid Xtraspecial MTN Plan
The difference between the prepaid and postpaid MTN Xtraspecial plans is that subscribers on the postpaid plan will be charged 20k/s for all local calls, while their counterparts on the prepaid version will pay 22k/s for all their local calls. This means that the call rate for prepaid users is higher than that of the postpaid subscribers.
MTN Xtraspecial Data Code
The MTN Xtraspecial data code is *408#. This means that if you want to buy data on the MTN Xtraspecial plan, the code that you can use is *408#.
Once you dial this code, different options will pop up. You can either choose option “1,” which is 6.75 GB for ₦3,000 or option “2,” which is 14.5GB for ₦5,000.
Alternatively, you can dial *408*1# or *408*2# for 6.75 GB at ₦3,000 or 14.5GB at ₦5,000, respectively.
How Does MTN Xtra Special Data Work?
MTN Xtra Special data works differently depending on the data bundle you purchase. Some data bundles last for 30 days, while others are designed to last for 60 days. The data charges per MB also differ. The breakdown of how MTN Xtra special data works is given below:
- You can get 6.75GB for ₦3,000. This data bundle is valid for 30 days. The data will be charged at ₦0.43/MB. To activate this data bundle, dial *408*2# on your MTN line.
- For a 14.5GB data bundle, you will be charged ₦ 5,000. The data is valid for 30 days and charged at ₦0.34/MB. You can activate it by dialing *408*3#.
- You can get 35GB at ₦7,000 on this plan. The data is valid for 30 days. It is charged at ₦0.2/MB. Dial this code *312*402# to activate it.
- A 40GB data bundle on this plan costs ₦9,000 and is valid for 60 days. It is charged at ₦0.22/MB; you can activate it by dialing *312*403#.
N/B:
- You must have enough airtime balance on your MTN line before you can activate any of this data bundle.
- This offer is only available for postpaid MTN Xtraspecial customers.
How to Check MTN Xtraspecial Data Balance
You can check your MTN Xtraspecial data balance by dialing *323*4#, *312*4#, or *310# on your MTN line. Once you dial it, your MTN XtraSpecial data balance will display on your phone screen.
Alternatively, you can also check your MTN Xtraspecial data balance by texting ‘’2’’ to ‘’312’’.
MTN Xtraspecial Data Balance Code
The MTN Xtraspecial data balance codes are *323*4#, *312*4#, and *310#. This means that if you want to see your remaining data balance, you should dial any of these codes and it will display on your screen.
Code to Migrate to MTN Xtra Special
The code to migrate to MTN Xtra Special is Dial *408*1#. If you want to migrate to this tariff plan, all you need to do is to dial this code on your device, and you will be migrated automatically.
MTN Xtraspecial Migration Code
The MTN Xtraspecial migration code is *408*1#. Once you dial this code on your MTN line, you will be migrated to this plan instantly.
MTN Xtraspecial Benefits
There are lots of benefits that MTN subscribers who are on the Xtraspecial tariff plan enjoy. The benefits are listed below
- Cheap call rate to local networks
- Reduced call rates to international countries, like the US, Canada, Malaysia, etc.
- Affordable data bundle
- Bonus on every recharge
- Special roaming packages and loyalty offers.
Conclusion
The MTN Xtraspecial plan allows users to make calls at 20 and 22 kobo per second for postpaid and prepaid customers, with discounted international call rates to the US, Canada, India, Malaysia and China. We are not forgetting the bonus that subscribers get on recharge with their affordable data bundle, which lasts for up to two months. You can join this tariff plan by dialing *408*1# on your MTN line.