A USSD code is a short code or feature code that enables you to communicate quickly with your mobile phone company to accomplish a specific task or get a specific self-service. This article lists all Safaricom USSD codes that are common for both feature and smartphone users.
All Safaricom USSD Codes List and How to Use Them
- Some codes are owned by the company while others are registered to third parties. Examples of third party USSD codes include those for specific ring back tones, registration to services offered by third parties such as banks and gaming companies, etc.
- Charges may apply for using some USSD codes, especially those registered to third parties. Verify before using them.
Below are Safaricom short codes for various services. They do not include ussd codes for third parties:
Safaricom USSD code *456#
The ussd code *456# consolidates everything. It allows you to access all Safaricom services under this consolidated short code, for both prepaid and postpaid customers. You can get PUK to unlock your SIM, Okoa jahazi, manage subscriptions for Safaricom Home Fibre, etc
Safaricom USSD code *106#
If you have been wondering how to check the mobile phone numbers registered under you ID at Safaricom, use this code *106# . When you select Option 1. Number Query Service, you can check the registration status of your numbers, deactivate unknown numbers and see if any of your numbers has been reported for fraud. Option 2. M-Pesa fraud claims enables you to see if your number has been reported for fraud.
Safaricom USSD code *544#
Access various call, data and SMS plans. They include monthly plans, Lipa Mdogo, Okoa Data, YouTube, Buy Newspaper, SMS Bundles, Mobiplay games bundle, Education Bundle, among others.
USSD Code *444#
Code *444# enables you to access daily deals and discounts on talk time, data bundles, and SMS. You can also buy talk time and data bundle gifts for friends at discounted prices.
USSD Code *126#
This is the Bonga Points USSD code *126#. You can enroll for Bonga, check Bonga points, deals, redeem, Lipa na Bonga points or transfer Bonga Points.
USSD Code *100#
This is the USSD code *100# for self service using voice at the Safaricom Customer Care centre. You can check MPESA and do reversals, check your account and the services or subscriptions you are registered on such as Skiza Tunes, and do SIM card queries without talking to human customer agent, Reactivating an expired SIM card. It is used by Prepay customers.
USSD Code *200#
This USSD code *200# plays a similar role to reach customer care just like the *100# one, but it is only available for Post Pay customers.
USSD Code *144#
This is the USSD code *144# for checking your airtime balance.
USSD Code *141*
This is the code *141* for topping up airtime to your number using a prepaid airtime voucher. You insert the unique codes after the * and a # at the end.
USSD Code *445#
If you are having trouble with your internet settings, you can request for Safaricom internet settings using ussd code *445#, upgrade your SIM to 4G or 5G.
USSD Code *400#
USSD code *400# is used to access Safaricom Home Internet menu, check whether your area is covered and manage Fibre Home subscriptions.
USSD Code *234#
The Safaricom USSD Code *234# is available for all customers that are registered for M-Pesa services. You cannot use this code if your line is not active with M-Pesa.
The USSD code enables you do the following, among others:
- Manage your M-Pesa PIN
- View the business loans available on your Safaricom line
- Access and manage your M-Pesa Till Number if you have one
- Access and manage your M-Pesa agent number if you run an M-Pesa shop
- If you are a merchant, you can use the *234# code to manage your account.
- You can get all information and details about your M-Pesa account using the code
You can also access M-PESA services such as Fuliza na M-Pesa, M-PESA Global payment services, M-PESA Promos, M-Pesa statement and Next of Kin details among others. In short, this ussd code is a shortcut to all services offered by M-Pesa.
USSD Code *131#
USSD short code *131# is for accessing Okoa Jahazi services for airtime loans when you are running low in call credit.
USSD Code *331*0000#
If you want to Activate Call barring for international calls, dial *331*0000# . You use the same code to Deactivate Call barring for international calls.
USSD Code *33*0000#
This code *33*0000# is for activating outgoing call barring. This means you will not be able to make calls. You use the same code to deactivate outgoing call barring.
USSD Code *332*0000#
To Bar or block all incoming calls except calls from home country, just dial *332*0000# . Same case if you want to Deactivate the barring of all incoming calls except home country calls.
USSD Code *35*0000#
When you want to activate call barring for incoming calls, use this code *35*0000#. Use it also to deactivate call barring for incoming calls.
USSD Code #330*0000#
This ussd code #330*0000# enables you to Deactivate all types of calls and SMS barring.
USSD Code *334#
Code *334# enables you to access all MPESA services. It is useful when your SIM toolkit fails.
Nowadays it is difficult to reach Safaricom customer care agents and talk to them, just like many large companies. Do yourself a favour and use these USSD codes list to solve your issues quickly. They actually work.
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