If you’re a prepaid subscriber to one of South Africa’s mobile networks, you’re likely using USSD codes every day.
You use USSD codes every time you check airtime, upload more airtime, or ask someone who has more airtime than you are looking for. Generally speaking, the codes you will remember are the most commonly used, but some you may not even know exist.
Below, we take a look at the USSD codes and features of some of South Africa’s biggest networks. You’ll need them every day. Accessing the USSD Main Menu The main menu loads different services that you can access using USSD codes. If you don’t remember a specific code for loading airtime or another service, for example, this is a good place to start.
Vodacom: *135#
The following two methods can also be used to check your Vodacom airtime balance:
- You may check your airtime balance using the Vodacom app.
- You may check your airtime balance on the Vodacom website as well.
MTN: *136*0#
You can also check your MTN balance using the methods listed below:
- Check your airtime balance with the MTN app.
- You can also view your airtime balance on the MTN website.
Cell C: *147#
You can also check your cell c balance using the methods listed below:
- Check your airtime balance with the cell c app.
- You can also view your airtime balance on the Cell C website.
Telkom Mobile: *180#
The following two methods can also be used to check your Telkom airtime balance:
- Check your airtime balance with the Telkom app.
- You can also view your airtime balance on the Telkom website.
Check airtime balance with USSD codes
- Vodacom: *136#
- MTN: *136#
- Cell C: *101#
- Virgin Mobile: *101#
- Telkom Mobile: *188#
Load airtime to your account
- Vodacom: *136*01*voucher PIN#
- MTN: *136* voucher number#
- Cell C: *102* voucher PIN#
- Virgin Mobile – *102* voucher PIN#
- Telkom Mobile: *188* voucher number#
USSD codes to find out your number
- Vodacom: *135*501#
- MTN – *123*888#
- Cell C – *147*100#
- Virgin Mobile – *103*2#
- Telkom Mobile – *1#
USSD codes: Request airtime from another user
- Vodacom – *140*02*mobile number#
- MTN: *141*6328* Sponsor’s mobile number
- Cell C – *102*3#
- Virgin Mobile – *106
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USSD codes: send airtime to another user
It is possible to send airtime to another individual on the same network; simply select your network provider from the list below and follow the steps:
- Vodacom – *135*072# (*135*1002# for data transfer)
- MTN – *136*3#
- Cell C – *147*333* recipient cellphone number* amount of airtime#
- Virgin Mobile – *106*2#
- Telkom Mobile: *180# and select Transfer Airtime option
Send a Please Call Me
Have you ever run out of time and just wanted to call someone? You can always send a please call me back for free, with no costs imposed, and the USSD codes for each network provider are listed below:
- Vodacom – *140*mobile number#
- MTN – *121*mobile number#
- Cell C – *111*mobile number#
- Virgin Mobile – *125*mobile number#
- Telkom Mobile: *140*mobile number
In conclusion, checking, recharging, or buying airtime or data is no longer limited to traditional methods of buying airtime vouchers from a vendor or shop.
These days, you can use mobile apps, online platforms, and electronic payment platforms that offer convenient and efficient alternatives for staying connected.
Embracing these options can save time and provide flexibility in managing your mobile account, ensuring you are always topped up and ready to communicate in this digital era.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to recharge telkom airtime?
to recharge your Telkom airtime dial *188*recharge pin# and an SMS will be sent to you to confirm your transaction with your new account balance. You can also use your bank to buy your airtime.
Invalid voucher pin?
An invalid voucher pin simply means the pin is not correct so you need to double-check your airtime slip again. In other case cases, it’s either you enter an already used voucher or it’s a technical fault.
how to transfer Telkom data to Vodacom?
Well, it’s not possible to perform a data transfer transaction from one network to another network.
How do I load MTN airtime?
to recharge your MTN account with airtime you need to dial *136* voucher number#.
How do I recharge easy load airtime?
to recharge easy load airtime dial *130*3621*3*VOUCHERPIN# and an SMS will be sent to you with your new account balance.
You can also just scan the QR code on the voucher slip with your camera on your phone.
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