MTN Showmax Service: How To Subscribe And All You Need To Know

Showmax is an online video entertainment service that offers unlimited series, movies, Showmax Originals, kids’ shows, sport and more. Showmax has partnered with MTN to offer a great deal.

MTN subscribers can pay for their Showmax subscription from their airtime, launch the app, and begin streaming content. They can also enjoy various data bundled packages to stream on Showmax only or binge with Showmax while meeting their other data requirements.

You can buy your MTN data bundled together with a Showmax Mobile or ShowMax Pro Mobile subscription at one low price point.

Which Showmax plans does this deal apply to and what does it entail?

1. Showmax Mobile (Movies, Series & Kids)

• Showmax Mobile access only @ N 1200
• Showmax Mobile with 2.5GB MTN data @ N 1700
• Showmax Mobile with 5.5GB MTN data @ N 2200

2. Showmax Pro Mobile (Live Football, Movies, Series & Kids)

• Showmax Pro Mobile access only @ N 3200
• Showmax Pro Mobile with 2.5GB MTN data @ N 3700
• Showmax Pro Mobile with 5.5GB MTN data @ N 4200

How do I get the offer?

There are 3options for getting the Showmax offer service on the MTN Network

1. USSD channel *447*2*2# (most preferred)
2. Showmax website (www.showmax.com/mtn)
3. Send keyword to short code 13115 (Coming soon) 

1. Option1: USSD Channel

• Customer dials *447*2*2#
• Selects a plan (Showmax or Showmax Pro)
• Selects a Showmax monthly bundle option
• Selects Proceed
• Customer selects Accept from the double Opt-in prompt to make payment
• An SMS from Showmax with a voucher link is sent to customer
• Customer taps on Pay with MTN ink and enters email, password, and phone to create a Showmax account for new customers or logs in with an existing email and password to activate the voucher
• New customers are redirected to download the app while existing customers simply logs into the app and start enjoying great content

2. Option2: Showmax website (www.showmax.com/mtn)

• Visit www.showmax.com/mtn
• Tap or click on Buy Now on the preferred offer
• Enter email, password, and phone to create a Showmax account for new customers or log in with an existing email and password
• Enter OTP and Captcha
• Select Pay with MTN

• Select Accept on the double Opt-in prompt to make payment

• An SMS from Showmax with a voucher code is sent to customer
• Enter voucher code and click on redeem code.
• You will receive the confirmation SMS and be redirected to the Showmax sign-in page.
• If you are a new customer create a Showmax account, if you are an existing customer, simply sign in.
• Download the Showmax app, sign in and start watching Showmax.

Note: Payment is made using your MTN airtime.

If you buy Showmax mobile bundled with MTN data, this data is only valid for watching Showmax, and no other online activities. If you run out of data, dial *131# /*447# to purchase a new data bundle.

Your Showmax Mobile or Showmax Pro Mobile subscription is valid for 30 days.

Who qualifies for this deal?

New and returning Showmax and MTN customers both prepaid and postpaid.

Will I receive the 2.5GB or the 5.5GB of data as soon as I take up the offer?

Yes, you will receive 2.5GB or 5.5GB of data upon completion of your data purchase transaction. 

What happens if I run out of data allocation?

You can purchase additional video streaming bundles if you run out. Dial *131# /*447# to purchase your data bundles.

Can I purchase this offer on the Showmax website?

Yes. You can purchase the offer on the Showmax website by visiting Showmax.com/MTN

Can I switch the Showmax voucher for another Showmax plan?

No, the Showmax vouchers available for this are Showmax Mobile or Showmax Pro Mobile-only and cannot be switched to another Showmax plan.

Can I use the data however I choose?

No, the data bundle is limited to streaming Showmax Mobile and Showmax Pro Mobile only.

What period is the deal valid?

The deal is valid from 05 April 2022, with no end date.

How long is the data valid?

The data allocation will be valid for 30 days from the day of receipt. The deal is once-off and must be bought each 30-day period.

Is it only MTN data?

Yes. The deal applies to MTN Nigeria data bundles only.

What do I need to be able to get this Showmax deal?

An MTN sim (Prepaid or Post-paid) in a mobile smartphone and an MTN airtime to be able to pay and MTN data to be able to watch

Can I pay for Showmax even when I am not an MTN customer?

Yes, you can choose from the many payment options available.

Will I qualify for a Free Showmax 14-day trial with this deal?

No, as this is a prepaid purchase of your Showmax Subscription.

What is the difference between Showmax Mobile and Showmax Pro Mobile besides the price?

With Showmax Mobile, you get the same great series, movies, Showmax Originals, kids’ shows, and more but it allows you to view on one mobile device and one stream at a time using SD quality to help you save on data costs. Change your mobile quality settings to the lowest to get up to 10 hours of viewing using only 1GB of data. Showmax Mobile cannot be viewed on a computer, smart tv, gaming console, Airplay, or Chromecast.

With Showmax Pro mobile, you get the same great series, movies, Showmax Originals, kids’ shows, and more; Plus, stream world-class live football, boxing, athletics, and more from SuperSport and stay updated with 24-hour news channels.

Can I view Showmax only on mobile devices?

No, not unless you have a Showmax Mobile or Showmax Pro Mobile subscription, which is limited to mobile devices.  Outside of Mobile devices, Showmax and Showmax Pro work on personal Computers – via web browsers, Apple TV, Android media boxes with Android TV, Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, DStv Explora, Chromecast, and AirPlay.

How do I cancel my Showmax account?

Dial *447*1#, Reply the number corresponding to the subscription service you will like to cancel, Or

Visit the Showmax website www.showmax.com and follow the below steps.

Select “My account.”

Select “Manage subscription. “Cancel.

For more information regarding this deal please visit Showmax.com/MTN