USSD codes have been a staple service all cellular network providers should provide their user base with. It has becomes so popular that we've taken it for granted because we often feel like has always been there. Although USSD continues to grow many users do not know or make use of this helpful service.
To access a USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) service all you need to do is open up your mobile phone, be it a feature phone or a Smartphone and dial the following a * the code and then finally #, congratulations you are now using USSD.
To help Ugandans get the best out of USSD services in their country we've decided to put together a comprehensive list of Uganda’s cellular network USSD codes.
1. Africell Uganda USSD codes
|
Product/Service |
Code |
|---|---|
|
Airtime balance inquiry |
*131# |
|
Airtime recharge: |
*130*voucher no# |
|
Data balance inquiry and recharge: |
*133# then select “Check your data” or visit the Self Help Portal |
|
Africell Money USSD code |
*144# |
2. MTN Uganda USSD codes
|
Product/Service |
Code |
|
MTN Prepaid Balance Check |
*156# |
|
Mobile Self-Help Menu |
*160# |
|
MTN CallerTunez Menu |
*170# |
|
MTN Play Content Menu |
*180# |
|
Un-subscribe to content |
*175# |
|
1-4-1 Loyalty |
*141# |
|
Mobile Data. |
*150# Select option 1 |
3. Airtel Uganda USSD codes
|
Product/Service |
Code |
|
USSD menu for all products |
*100# |
|
SMS bundles |
*180# |
|
Data bundles |
*175# |
|
International bundles |
*146# |
|
Airtel money |
*185# |
|
CUG |
*188# |
|
Balance check Postpaid |
*444# |
|
Balance check Prepaid |
*131# |
|
Bonus & bundle check (voice, SMS, ILD) |
*170# |
|
Loading airtime |
*130*voucher no# |
|
Who called service |
*111# |
|
Know your mobile number |
*120# |
|
Know your KYC status |
*197# |
4. Uganda Telecom (UTL) USSD codes
|
Product/Service |
Code |
|
Airtime balance inquiry |
#131# and then press the “Call/Redial” button |
|
Airtime recharge * |
130*recharge code# and the press the “Call/Redial” button. |
|
Data balance inquiry and recharge |
*160# |
|
M-Sente USSD code |
*185# |
5. Smart Telecom Uganda
|
Product/Service |
Code |
|
Airtime balance inquiry |
*131# |
|
Airtime recharge |
*100# |
|
Data balance inquiry and recharge: |
*100# |
6. Vodafone Uganda
|
Product/Service |
Code |
|
Airtime balance inquiry |
*131# |
|
Airtime recharge |
*130*recharge code# |
|
Data balance inquiry and recharge |
*132# |
USSD codes for Ugandan cell networks
USSD is at present one of the most popular communications technologies in Africa and used by millions of Africans each and every day so keeping a list of codes and their uses is important, thankfully we've done all the work for you.
However, if you feel we've missed out on any USSD codes you feel Ugandans should know about? Let us know in the comments section below.
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