MTN’s auto-renewal feature can be helpful, but it becomes frustrating when your airtime keeps disappearing anytime you recharge. The good news? You can easily turn it off using USSD, SMS, or the MTN app.
This guide shows you all working methods to stop MTN auto renewal instantly.
How to Cancel MTN Auto Renewal (All Methods)
1. Cancel MTN Auto Renewal via SMS (Fastest Method)
This method works for almost all MTN data plans.
Steps:
Send STOP to 131.
You will receive a confirmation message immediately.
2. Cancel MTN Auto Renewal Using USSD
When your data is about to expire or you try to buy a new plan, MTN shows a prompt:
1. Renew
2. Don’t Renew
To cancel auto renewal:
Select 2 – Don’t Renew.
3. Cancel Specific MTN Data Plan Auto Renewal
If you want to cancel based on the exact plan:
- STOPDATA → 131
- NO → 131 (works for some bundles)
- STOP → 131
If you’re unsure, just send STOP to be safe.
4. Turn Off MTN Auto Renewal Using the MTN App (MyMTN NG App)
Steps:
- Open MyMTN NG app
- Go to Subscriptions
- Select the active data plan
- Toggle Auto-Renew off
5. Cancel Auto Renewal for Social Bundles
Social Bundle (Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, IG)
Send:
STOP SOCIAL → 131
YouTube Bundles
Send:
STOP YT → 131
WhatsApp Bundles
Send:
STOP WA → 131
Why MTN Auto Renewal Happens
MTN automatically renews your subscription when:
- You bought a data plan with “renewal” enabled
- You purchased a social bundle
- You accepted MTN’s renewal prompt during your last subscription
Turning it off prevents your airtime from being deducted unexpectedly.
Final Thoughts
You can cancel MTN auto renewal in under 10 seconds using SMS, USSD, or the MTN app. The simplest method remains:
Send STOP to 131
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