What is Smartcash Awoof data, and who runs it?
Smartcash PSB — the Payment Service Bank subsidiary that Airtel Africa launched after receiving full PSB licensing approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2022 — runs the "Awoof" data offer. Despite this cluster covering MTN, Airtel, and Glo, the correct entity behind Awoof is Airtel Africa's Smartcash PSB specifically, not MTN. The offer distributes discounted data bundles on Airtel's network to a limited set of Smartcash users as a loyalty-style reward, rather than functioning as a data plan any Airtel customer can simply request.
How do I check if I qualify?
- Dial *939*77# and press call.
- Follow the prompts to check your current eligibility status.
- If eligible, the menu will show available Awoof data options for purchase.
Smartcash PSB's own official support account, responding directly to a subscriber asking about the offer, confirmed *939*77# as the code to check eligibility and noted plainly that the awoof plan "might not be available to every number."
What determines eligibility?
Smartcash PSB's own support account has stated, again in direct response to a subscriber, that eligibility for the awoof data bonus is based on specific transaction criteria, and advised users who are not currently receiving the bonus to keep transacting regularly on Smartcash — saying they would be notified once they meet the required conditions. In practical terms, this points to being a verified, active Smartcash PSB account holder who transacts with some regularity as the underlying qualification. Smartcash has not published (in any source reachable in this research pass) the exact transaction count, value, or frequency threshold required, so that specific detail cannot be stated as fact here.
How do I become and stay eligible?
- Open and verify a Smartcash PSB wallet, if you haven't already, through the Smartcash app or USSD registration.
- Use Smartcash actively for transactions — transfers, bill payments, or similar activity — rather than leaving the wallet dormant.
- Check *939*77# periodically, since eligibility appears to be assessed on an ongoing basis rather than granted once and kept permanently.
What does Awoof data cost when I qualify?
Secondary aggregator sources report tiers such as 2GB for N300 and 1.25GB for N200. This pricing could not be confirmed against a Smartcash-owned price list in this research pass, so treat whatever price actually displays in your *939*77# menu as authoritative over any figure quoted here or elsewhere.
Is a "Smartcash Awoof" offer sent to me by SMS or WhatsApp genuine?
Be cautious of unsolicited messages claiming you've "won" Awoof data or asking you to click a link or share your Smartcash PIN or OTP to claim a bonus. The eligibility check described on this page runs entirely through the *939*77# USSD menu on your own line, which never asks for your PIN or one-time password. Genuine Smartcash PSB communication about your account, as seen in its own public responses to customers, happens through its verified support channels, not through unsolicited links. If in doubt, don't click, and check eligibility directly via *939*77# instead.
People also ask
Does checking Awoof eligibility cost anything?
No. Dialing *939*77# to check is free; charges only apply if you go on to purchase a plan that the menu shows.
Can MTN or Glo users get Smartcash Awoof?
No. Smartcash PSB is Airtel Africa's payment service bank, and its Awoof data offer applies to Airtel data, not MTN or Glo lines.
Is Smartcash Awoof a one-time offer or recurring?
Based on Smartcash PSB's own description, it functions as a recurring, activity-based reward rather than a single one-off bonus — eligibility is reassessed rather than granted permanently.