MTN offers various data plans, bundles, and services that automatically renew when the subscription period ends. While this is convenient, it can sometimes lead to unintended deductions from your airtime or bank account. Fortunately, MTN allows you to easily stop auto-renewal through USSD codes, the MTN app, or SMS.
To stop MTN auto-renewal, use the MyMTN App, dial *312#, or send an SMS like NO+CODE to 312 (for example, NO103 to 312 to stop a 750MB plan). This gives you full control over your data, VAS, or other subscription services. The easiest way to manage your data plans is usually through the app, while *USSD (312#) and SMS are fast options for stopping specific bundles quickly.
What Is MTN Auto-Renewal?
MTN auto-renewal is a service that automatically renews your data, airtime bundles, or subscriptions once the previous plan expires.
Auto-renewal is useful when you:
- Don’t want your internet or SMS service to expire
- Want continuous service without manual renewal
Auto-renewal can be inconvenient when:
- You forget to cancel a subscription
- You want to switch to a different plan
- You want to avoid automatic deductions
How to Stop MTN Auto-Renewal Using USSD (2026)
MTN provides USSD codes to manage subscriptions and auto-renewals.
Step 1: Dial the MTN subscription management code
- Open your phone dialer
- Dial *131# (for MTN data and bundles management)
Step 2: Navigate to active subscriptions
- Select “Check Data Balance & Subscriptions”
- Choose “Active Subscriptions”
Step 3: Stop auto-renewal
- You’ll see all active plans with an option to “Stop Auto-Renewal”
- Select the plan you want to cancel auto-renewal for
- Confirm your selection
Once done, the selected plan will expire at the end of its current period without automatically renewing.
How to Stop MTN Auto-Renewal Using the MTN App (MyMTN App)
- Download and install the MyMTN app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store if you don’t have it.
- Login with your MTN number.
- Navigate to “My Subscriptions” or “Manage Plans”.
- Find the plan you want to stop auto-renewal for.
- Click “Stop Auto-Renewal” or “Cancel Subscription”.
- Confirm your action.
You will receive a notification confirming the auto-renewal has been disabled.
How to Stop MTN Auto-Renewal via SMS (Where Available)
Some MTN plans allow stopping auto-renewal by sending an SMS:
- Compose a new message
- Type STOP or OFF (depending on plan)
- Send it to the subscription service number (usually provided when you subscribed)
You will get a confirmation SMS once auto-renewal has been disabled.
Common MTN Plans With Auto-Renewal
- MTN Daily, Weekly, or Monthly Data Plans
- MTN Social Data (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram)
- SMS bundles
- Night Plans (e.g., MTN Night Data)
Each plan has an auto-renewal option, and the steps above work for most MTN plans in 2026.
Tips for Managing MTN Auto-Renewal
- Check your active subscriptions regularly using *131# or the MyMTN app
- Stop auto-renewal for plans you don’t need
- Use data or SMS wisely to avoid unnecessary renewal
- Confirm cancellation via USSD or SMS to ensure the plan doesn’t renew
FAQs: Stopping MTN Auto-Renewal
Q1: Can I stop auto-renewal for all MTN plans at once?
A: No, you must cancel auto-renewal for each plan individually.
Q2: Will stopping auto-renewal refund my unused data?
A: No, the plan remains active until the current subscription expires; unused data may not be refunded.
Q3: Can I restart auto-renewal later?
A: Yes, simply subscribe again and enable auto-renewal.
Q4: How do I confirm if auto-renewal is stopped?
A: Check your subscription via *131# or the MyMTN app; the plan should show “Auto-Renewal: OFF”.
Q5: Are there charges for stopping auto-renewal?
A: No, stopping auto-renewal is free.
Conclusion
Stopping MTN auto-renewal is simple and can be done via USSD, MyMTN app, or SMS.
By disabling auto-renewal for plans you no longer need, you can avoid unwanted deductions, manage your subscriptions better, and save airtime.
Remember: even with auto-renewal off, your current plan remains active until it expires, giving you full value for your subscription.
