26 Aug 2015

I found this usefull info on this site, and had to copy it some where I could find it again. http://accesstech.co.za/?p=2074




Useful USSD codes for South African Mobile networks
USSD codes (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data)
OptionNetworkUSSD CodeFurther instructions and _ or notes
Change Price plan and or tariffMTN*141*4#key in “2” (migrate), then key in a that corresponds with the price plan you’d like to migrate to.
Airtime transferMTN*141*6328* recipient’s cell phone number* rand amount#For example: *141*6328*0731234567*30#).
Airtime transferVodacom*111#Option 4 (bundle or airtime transfer) >> option 1 (airtime) >> choose an amount from R29 to R2000 >> enter a Vodacom number >> Confirm and you’re done.
Airtime transferTelkom Mobile (8ta)*180#Option 2 (transfer airtime) >> choose the amount >> enter an 8ta cell number >> confirm and you’re done.
Request airtimeMTN*141*6328*number of the person sending you airtime#Two requests are permitted per day.
Balance EnquiryMTN*141#Your airtime, SMSs and your MTN internet bundle balance will be displayed.
Airtime rechargeMTN*141* recharge voucher pin #
Data bundle purchaseMTN*141*6#Key in “1” (purchase bundles and services) >> key in “1” (internet bundles) >> key in “1 – 3” (the 3 options are for Volume bundles, duration bundles, and uncapped bundles respectively)
Deactivate an uncapped data bundleMTN*141*5#key in “2”.
Loyalty points programMTN* 141 * 9 * your ID number#A program where MTN rewards its customers with points to buy airtime, bundles, enter competitions etc.
Call chargesMTN*111*2#key in “1 – 2” (the two options are for number and country respectively)
CallbackMTN*121* recipient’s number #You are permitted five callbacks a day on the MTN network.
Check your own number – MSISDN queryMTN*123*888#This will display the number from where this USSD code is dialed.
Check your own number – MSISDN queryVodacom*111*501#This will display the number from where this USSD code is dialed.
MMS OTA settings requestMTN*123*12#You will receive a configuration message to install the settings, if asked for a pin, enter 1234.
WAP/GPRS/Internet OTA settings requestMTN*123*12#You will receive a configuration message to install the settings, if asked for a pin, enter 1234.
Easy rechargeMTN*141*10#
Point of interest requestMTN*120*555#An MTN service to find useful points of interest (POI) located closest to you like an ATM, fast food outlets, movie theatres etc.
Registering/Opening a Mobile Money accountMTN*120*668#You have to be at least 16 years to qualify for this service.
Cancelling a Recurring BundleMTN*141*5#key in “1”.
My Vodacom USSD services menuVodacom*111#this menu includes popular services
Balance EnquiryVodacom*100#your balance is displayed on handset (Prepaid Only)
Airtime rechargeVodacom*100*01*Recharge PIN#Account top up with voucher value (Prepaid Only)
Time Window EnquiryVodacom*100*02#Time Window Expiry date displayed on handset (Prepaid Only)
Vodata Service SetupVodacom*141*777#Vodata Service Setup menu will be installed or removed (Contract & Prepaid)
Please CallMe ServiceVodacom*140*MSISDN#Sending a text message which includes the sender’s number to another cell phone number requesting the receiver to call the sender (Contract & Prepaid)
Please Recharge MeVodacom*140*02*MSISDN#Request airtime from your phone to any Vodacom customer
Airtime transferVodacom*102*02*airtime value*MSISDN#Send airtime from your cellphone to any other Vodacom Prepaid phone
Vodacom PaypointVodacom*120*1234#Enables Vodacom merchants to accept credit card payments using a mobile phone without requiring a fixed line point of sale terminal
Cell C USSD services menuCell C*147#Launches the USSD menu with various account management and inquiry options.
Balance EnquiryCell C*101#Displays the remaining balance on your handset
Airtime rechargeCell C*102*#Account top up with voucher value
Please CallMe ServiceCell C*111*#Sending a text message which includes the sender’s number to another cell phone number requesting the receiver to call the sender (Contract & Prepaid)
Check your own number – MSISDN queryCell C*147*100#(retrieve own number)
Manage subscription servicesCell C*133*1#
Virgin Mobile menuVirgin Mobile*100#Launches the USSD menu with various account management and inquiry options.
Get phone settingsVirgin Mobile*103*1#
Check your own number – MSISDN queryVirgin Mobile*103*2#(retrieve own number)
Change Virgin Mobile PINVirgin Mobile*103*3#
Balance info after callsVirgin Mobile*103*4#
SIM SwapVirgin Mobile*103*5#
Manage airtimeVirgin Mobile*104#
Check balanceVirgin Mobile*101#
Airtime rechargeVirgin Mobile*102* PIN #Account top up with voucher value
Credit card rechargeVirgin Mobile*104*3#You need to register for this service by dialing 123 from your Virgin Mobile device
Transfer airtimeVirgin Mobile*106#You can only transfer airtime to other Virgin Mobile users.
Please CallMe ServiceVirgin Mobile*125*MSISDN#Sending a text message which includes the sender’s number to another cell phone number requesting the receiver to call the sender (Contract & Prepaid)
Voice MailVirgin Mobile*109#
RICA checkVirgin Mobile*124#
BundlesVirgin Mobile*110#Sms, data and Blackberry bundles
Transfer airtimeVirgin Mobile*106#
Recharge meVirgin Mobile*104*5#
Call handlingVirgin Mobile*107#
Airtime advance activationVirgin Mobile*121*4#(Prepaid only)
Roaming callVirgin Mobile*108*MSISDN#




So what is USSD exactly?
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is a technology that allows users to access various services through the use of short codes. It usually consists of a number that start with a * and end with a #.
Customers on prepaid, for example, often use USSD codes to load airtime:
Let’s take MTN as an example:
Load airtime voucher: (*141*VoucherPIN#)
check balances: (*141#)
send a please call me: (*121*CellphoneNumber#).
So, here is a list of USSD codes for all the mobile networks in South Afica.
I will update this list so, yet again, please feel free to provide input regarding errors, ommissions and anything else.