How to convert MTN Pulse points to data is easy and in this article we will be giving you a complete guide on how to go about it. On MTN Pulse, you accumulate points each time you recharge your account. You are also awarded some points every time you subscribe to a data plan, when you make a lengthy call and when you use the MyMTN app to transfer airtime or data to another MTN subscriber.
This points can be so much over a period of time and if you know the right things to do, you can convert it to data. 1 point is equivalent to 1 naira, which means that if you have up to 500 points, it is equivalent to 500 naira.
MTN points also called Pulse points can not be converted to airtime but rather they can be converted to data for either a weekly plan, monthly plan or even MTN Social Plan (Instagram & TikTok) depending on how much points you have accumulated over time.
The reason why MTN Pulse subscribers are awarded these points is for them to convert it anyhow they choose. Instead of leaving this points to expire at the end of the year, you can simply get a good value for the money you spent recharging, subscribing and calling.
How to Check MTN Pulse Points Balance
As I have mentioned before, 1 MTN point is equivalent to N1 which means that if you have 500 points, you have N500. So, before you convert your MTN points to data, you need to first of all know how many points you have accumulated over time before converting it to the data plan you have in mind. The more points you have, the more data you can purchase using the points. Before we proceed, see how you can check your MTN Pulse points balance below;
- Dial *406#
- Select 7 (Pulse Points)
- Then, Select 4 (Pulse Points Balance)
Alternatively, to check your MTN Pulse points balance, use the USSD code, dial *406*7*1#. Once you do this, the MTN points will be displayed for you on your screen and an SMS of the points balance will be sent your phone.
Now that you know how much MTN points you have, the next thing is to convert it to a data plan of your choice.
How to Convert MTN Points to Data
To convert MTN Pulse points to data, follow the procedures below;
- Dial *406#
- Select 7 (Pulse Points)
- Select 1 (Redeem Data Bundles) if you want to convert your points to either a daily, weekly or monthly plan.
- If you want to convert to Nightlife Bundle, you can select 2. For Instagram & TikTok select 3.
See image illustration of how to convert MTN Pulse points to data below
- Step 1: Dial *406#
- Step 2: Select 7 (Pulse Points)
- Step 3: Select 1 (Redeem Data Bundles)
How to Use MTN Points for Data
You can use MTN points for data by converting the points to data as illustrated above. Once you have successfully followed the procedures, you will be allocated a data plan of your choosing and you can use the data to browse, surf the internet, social media, etc. Below are the MTN points and data allocated
MTN Points Daily Plan
50 points for 40MB
100 points for 100MB
200 points for 200MB (3 days plan)
300 points for 750MB (3 days plan)
300 points for 1GB
MTN Points Weekly Plan
300 points for 350MB
500 points for 1.5GB
500 points for 750MB (2-Week plan)
1,500 points for 6GB
1,000 points for 2GB
MTN Points Monthly Plan
1,000 points for 1.5GB
1,200 points for 2GB+4GB YouTube Night
1,500 points for 3GB
2,000 points for 4.5GB
How to Migrate to MTN Pulse
Points are only awarded to MTN Pulse subscribers and this package allows you to make calls to any network in Nigeria for as low as 11.26k/sec. However, your first minute call of the day is charged at 25.6k/sec but after the first minute, others are charged 11.26k/sec.
MTN Pulse subscribers are also awarded special data plans and night bundles. For as low as N300 or 300 points, you can get a data plan of 700MB valid for 3 days or with N500 or 500 points, you can get a 1.5GB data plan valid for one week.
Additionally, you can also get night data plan which is called Nightlife Bundle on the MTN Pulse package. In this package, you can use N25 or 25 points to get 250MB data or N50 or 50 points to get 500MB, and this night data plan (Nightlife Bundle) is from 11pm – 6am.
To migrate to MTN Pulse, simply dial *406,1# or *123*2*2#
Migration to MTN Pulse is free if you have not migrated to any MTN package within the month but if you have migrated to any of the MTN packages within the month you will be charged N100 for migrating to MTN Pulse.
Once you migrate to MTN Pulse, you will need time to gather enough points to purchase data. Although you will earn some points by migrating to the MTN Pulse tariff plan but you can do the following to earn more points
Subscribe to MTN data plan (Daily, Weekly, Monthly or IG & TikTok)
Subscribe to MTN Music Time
Share MTN data to loved ones
Purchase airtime or data using MyMTN app
Transfer data or airtime using MyMTN app
MTN Points are valid till the end of the year (December 31st), this give you an ample time to accumulate enough points for any data plan you want. The more data you buy, the more points you gather and this point is not transferrable.
You can also convert MTN points to data by dialing the code of the MTN subscription plan you want and choose the ‘pay with pulse points’ option. Once you dial the usual USSD code to purchase data, two options are displayed, kindly choose purchase with pulse points to convert your points to data.