Checked on each network's own site
South African USSD codes
The codes you dial for Please Call Me, your balance, data, your bank and UIF, taken from the owner's own pages.
Network codes at a glance
| Network | Please Call Me | Airtime balance | Buy data | Customer care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodacom | *140*number# | *136# | *135# | 135 |
| MTN | *121*number# | *136# | *136*2# | 083 135 |
| Cell C | *111*number# | *101# | *147# | 135 |
| Telkom Mobile | *140*receiver’s number# | *188# | *180# | 081180 |
rain: USSD is not available on its network.
Banking USSD codes
Bank on any phone without data. Each bank's page has its branch and SWIFT codes too.
| Bank | Dial | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Bank: banking | *120*2345# | |
| Standard Bank: instant money wallet | *120*212# | |
| Absa: banking | *120*2272# | |
| FNB: banking | *120*321# | |
| FNB: ewallet | *120*277# | |
| Nedbank: banking | *120*001# | |
| Capitec Bank: banking | *120*3279# | |
| TymeBank (GoTyme): banking | *120*543# | |
| African Bank: banking | *120*225# | |
| Access Bank South Africa: banking | *120*20041# |
Government and utility codes
| Service | Dial | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UIF (Department of Employment and Labour) | *134*843# | Free from any cellphone: check your claim and payment status or submit a continuation of payment. |
| Eskom Distribution self-service menu | *120*37566# | Published on Eskom’s own site; follow the on-screen menu. |
Frequently asked questions
What is a USSD code?
A short code that starts with * and ends with #, dialled like a phone number. It opens a text menu from your network, bank or a government service, and works on any phone without data.
What is the UIF USSD code?
Dial *134*843# from any cellphone to check your UIF claim and payment status, according to the Department of Employment and Labour.
Does rain have USSD codes?
No. rain states that USSD is not available on its network; use the rain app or website instead.
Each code is taken from the network's, bank's or department's own website and re-checked by us on 30 September 2026. Open a network's page for the source links. Codes change; if one stops working, call the customer care number.