How to Buy Airtime with Ecobank USSD Code & to Another Number

With the USSD code, it is easy to buy airtime from Ecobank account for yourself and someone’s phone. But how do you recharge the mobile phone number no matter the network in Nigeria?

The Ecobank USSD code to buy airtime for yourself is *326*Amount# or dial *326*Amount*Phone Number# to recharge another phone number. This code works on Airtel, Mtn, Glo and 9 mobile networks. But there are certain requirement and limit of using the Ecobank Airtime USSD code.

Read on to understand the whole process including other related topics.

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How to Activate Ecobank Airtime USSD Code

The process of activating Ecobank Airtime USSD code is as follows: Dial *326# from your phone; then, select create PIN option; enter your Ecobank account number and the last 4 digits of your ATM card; and lastly, create your 6-digit USSD PIN. To understand better, you can read on How to activate Ecobank USSD code.

Thereafter, you can dial the Ecobank airtime USSD code and confirm the transaction with the USSD PIN.

Note that If you have been using the Ecobank USSD code, you already have a USSD PIN. For instance, if you do transfer money from your Ecobank account to another bank using USSD code, use the same PIN to confirm your airtime recharge on Ecobank. No need to activate the Ecobank USSD code to get another PIN.

How to Buy Airtime with Ecobank USSD Code for Self

Dial *326*Amount# to buy airtime for yourself from the Ecobank account. Use this Ecobank airtime code to recharge your Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 mobile phone number. When you dial the code and enter your 6-digit USSD PIN, Ecobank will credit your mobile phone the requested airtime amount.

How to Buy Airtime with Ecobank USSD Code for yourself:

Airtel: Dial *326*Amount# to buy Airtel airtime from your Ecobank Account. For example, to buy 500 Naira Airtel airtime, dial *326*500#
Mtn: Dial *326*Amount# to buy Mtn airtime from your Ecobank Account. For example, to buy 500 Naira Mtn airtime, dial *326*500#
Glo: Dial *326*Amount# to buy Glo airtime from your Ecobank Account. For example, to buy 500 Naira Glo airtime, dial *326*500#
9 mobile: Dial *326*Amount# to buy 9 mobile airtime from your Ecobank Account. For example, to buy 200 Naira 9 mobile airtime, dial *326*200#

How to buy airtime from ecobank to another number and network USSD code

How to Buy Airtime from Ecobank to Another Phone Number

Dial *326*Amount*PhoneNumber# to buy airtime from Ecobank to another phone number. Use this Ecobank airtime code to recharge Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 mobile phone number. This can be your other lines or someone else. When you dial the code and enter your 6-digit USSD PIN, Ecobank will credit the recipient phone with the requested airtime amount.

How to Buy Airtime from Ecobank to Another Phone Number:

Airtel: Dial *326*Amount*PhoneNumber# to buy Airtel airtime from Ecobank Account to another phone number. For example, to buy 1000 Naira airtime for this Airtel number 08021234567, dial *326*08021234567*1000#
Mtn: Dial *326*Amount*PhoneNumber# to buy Mtn airtime from Ecobank Account to another phone number. For example, to buy 500 Naira airtime for this Mtn number 08031234567, dial *326*08031234567*500#
Glo: Dial *326*Amount*PhoneNumber# to buy Glo airtime from Ecobank Account to another phone number. For example, to buy 200 Naira airtime for this Glo number 08051234567, dial *326*08051234567*200#
9 mobile: Dial *326*Amount*PhoneNumber# to buy 9 mobile airtime from Ecobank Account to another phone number. For example, to buy 1000 Naira airtime for this 9 mobile number 08021234567, dial *326*08021234567*1000#

Ecobank Airtime Amount Daily Limit

The Ecobank airtime USSD code limit is ₦5,000 per day in Nigeria. This is the maximum amount you can recharge for yourself or others daily whether it is MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9 mobile network.

Can you Buy Airtime from Ecobank Account without USSD PIN?

You need your 6-digit USSD PIN to buy airtime from your Ecobank Account. You must enter your USSD PIN after dialling *326*Amount# or *326*Amount*PhoneNumber#. This USSD PIN prevent someone else from buying airtime without your consent.

How to Borrow Airtime from Ecobank

To borrow airtime from Ecobank, get a loan by using the *326#. After you borrowed money with the Ecobank loan code, use part of the money to buy airtime for yourself or recharge for others. But why get a loan to buy airtime from a bank? The process is long and you may not meet the requirements.

Instead it is better to borrow airtime from your mobile network provider, not a bank. You can borrow airtime from Airtel, Mtn, Glo and 9 mobile network. It is easy to buy airtime on credit from all networks in Nigeria, as long as you qualify for it.

How to Reverse Airtime Purchase from Ecobank

You can reverse the airtime you purchase from Ecobank, not directly but indirectly. That is, find someone willing to buy the recharge card and transfer the money to your Ecobank account. This is the trick to reverse the airtime you bought from Ecobank.

Also, there are some airtime swap apps. You transfer the airtime and they will credit your Eco Bank account.

How to Buy Airtime from Ecobank Online

You can buy airtime from Ecobank online through the mobile app. With the Ecobank mobile app, you can easily buy airtime for youself or to another phone number. Recharge Mtn, Airtel, Glo and 9 mobile network on the app. Other things the Ecobank mobile app can do includes transfer money and pay bills. To use the Ecobank mobile app to buy airtime, download it on the Google Playstore or App store and activate the app.

Likewise, buy airtime from Ecobank online using the internet banking. With the Ecobank internet banking platform, you can easily buy airtime for youself or to another phone number. Recharge Mtn, Airtel, Glo and 9 mobile network on the app. Just like the Ecobank mobile app, you can transfer money, pay bills and perform other transactions. To use the Ecobank internet banking to buy airtime, activate it fro Ecobank to get your login details.

Other Ecobank USSD Codes

There are a lot of transactions you could do on Ecobank USSD banking *326#. Below are some of the useful posts.

Final Thought

In summary, there are two types of Ecobank Airtime USSD code. Dial *326*Amount# to recharge the mobile phone linked to your Ecobank account. Or, use *326*Amount*PhoneNumber# to buy airtime from Ecobank to another phone number. Use it to buy airtime for Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 mobile phone number.

I hope you find this information helpful.

Therefore, try it and let me know your experience by leaving a message in the comment section

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