USSD Codes commonly knows as Unstructured Supplementary Service Data allows users to access various mobile services, it is usually starts with *numbers#.
Some of the services you can use with USSDs are:- checking your airtime, load more airtime or request a please call me from someone when you are out of airtime and many more.
Lets take a look at some of the USSD codes that you should master and remember, as well as their functions on the leading mobile networks in South Africa.
Access master menu:
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- Vodacom – *111#
- MTN – *141*0#
- Cell C – *147#
- Virgin Mobile – *100#
- Telkom Mobile – *180#
Check airtime balance:
- Vodacom – *100#
- MTN – *141#
- Cell C – *101#
- Virgin Mobile – *101#
- Telkom Mobile – *188#
Request your own number:
- Vodacom – *111*501#
- MTN – *123*888#
- Cell C – *147*100#
- Virgin Mobile – *103*2#
Request airtime from another user:
Vodacom – *140*02*mobile number#
MTN – *141*6328*mobile number#
Cell C – *102*3#
Virgin Mobile – *106#
Load airtime to your account:
Vodacom – *100*01*recharge PIN#
MTN – *141*recharge PIN#
Cell C – *102*recharge PIN#
Virgin Mobile – *102*recharge PIN#
Transfer airtime to another user:
Vodacom – *111*072# (Use *111*1002# to transfer data)
MTN – *141*6328*mobile number*amount of airtime#
Cell C – *102*2#
Virgin Mobile – *106#
Request a call from another user:
Vodacom – *140*mobile number#
MTN – *121*mobile number#
Cell C – *111*mobile number#
Virgin Mobile – *125*mobile number#