The advent of Mobile Money platforms has significantly enhanced the convenience and efficiency of cash transactions in the digital payment landscape.

Over time, mobile service providers have implemented various security measures and transactional protocols to ensure accurate identification of cash transfers and other important customer details during registration.

While some Mobile Money users may not readily provide information about their chosen 'Next of Kin' during the registration process, it is crucial for individuals to be aware of this information.

The term 'Next of Kin' typically refers to a person's closest living relative(s). This can include immediate family members with a blood relation, such as children, or individuals with a legal status, such as spouses or adopted children.

In recent times, it has become imperative to know this status as many subscribers at the time of registry could not readily provide one, while there are some who relied on the telco agents to provide them with one.

GhanaWeb Business in this article provides some three easy steps in checking one’s 'Next of Kin' status via MTN’s Mobile Money.

How to check:

1. Dial *170#2. Select option 6 for My Wallet3. Select option 10 for Next of Kin and wait for the prompt

It is important to note that should one find a different name for this prompt, a change can be effected manually on the platform.