Check Balance (Main)
Quick summary of airtime, data and SMS balances.
*135#Vodacom USSD Codes: *135# Balance, Data, Airtime and Please Call Me
Use this Vodacom USSD page to check Vodacom balance, confirm airtime, buy bundles, top up, and handle the everyday prepaid actions that are faster from the dialler than the app. If you searched for how to check Vodacom balance or the Vodacom balance check number, this page owns the wider Vodacom USSD code set, while the dedicated balance guide handles the step-by-step walkthrough intent.
Last updated: 9 July 2026
Quick Answer
For Vodacom balance checks, start with *135# for balances and self-service. Use *135*2# for bundle buying, *140*number# for Please Call Me, and the dedicated balance guide when you need a step-by-step airtime or data walkthrough.
Vodacom balance check
*135#Buy Vodacom data
*135*2#Vodacom Please Call Me
*140*number#Transfer airtime
*135*1002#If you need the clearest step-by-step answer for how to check balance on Vodacom, use the guide after this page. If you also need the wider menu for recharge, bundles, or self-service, stay here on the Vodacom USSD page.
Need to borrow airtime when you are out of credit? Use the Vodacom airtime advance USSD code guide to compare eligibility, fees, and repayment notes.
Need the all-network directory instead of the operator page? Go back to USSD codes South Africa for comparison intent, or use cheapest data in South Africa for pricing-first research.
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Check Balance (Main)
Quick summary of airtime, data and SMS balances.
*135#Data / Bundles
Buy Data / Bundles
Purchase daily, weekly or monthly data and social bundles.
*135*2#Airtime / Recharge
Recharge with Voucher
Instantly top up your account using a physical voucher.
*136*VoucherCode#Number / SIM info
Check My Number
Displays your current MSISDN (cellphone number).
*135*501#Support / Customer care
Customer Care Call
Call center support for all queries.
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Balance
Check Balance (Main)
Quick summary of airtime, data and SMS balances.
*135#Balance
Detailed Balance
Get a full breakdown of all your active bundles.
*135*502#Airtime / Recharge
Recharge with Voucher
Instantly top up your account using a physical voucher.
*136*VoucherCode#Data / Bundles
Buy Data / Bundles
Purchase daily, weekly or monthly data and social bundles.
*135*2#Transfers
Transfer Airtime / Data
Send airtime or data to another Vodacom number.
*135*1002#Number / SIM info
Check My Number
Displays your current MSISDN (cellphone number).
*135*501#Self-service / Account
Manage My Account
Change settings, manage VAS services and update profile.
*135#Support / Customer care
Customer Care Call
Call center support for all queries.
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Just 4 You Deals
Personalized data and voice deals tailored to your usage.
*123#Balance & Account
Detailed Balance
Get a full breakdown of all your active bundles.
*135*502#Manage My Account
Change settings, manage VAS services and update profile.
*135#Data Bundles
Buy Data / Bundles
Purchase daily, weekly or monthly data and social bundles.
*135*2#Airtime & Top-Up
Recharge with Voucher
Instantly top up your account using a physical voucher.
*136*VoucherCode#Transfer Airtime / Data
Send airtime or data to another Vodacom number.
*135*1002#SIM / Number / Self-Service
Check My Number
Displays your current MSISDN (cellphone number).
*135*501#Manage My Account
Change settings, manage VAS services and update profile.
*135#Help & Customer Care
Customer Care Call
Call center support for all queries.
135Bonus / Promo / Extras
Just 4 You Deals
Personalized data and voice deals tailored to your usage.
*123#How to Use Vodacom USSD Codes
USSD codes are short dial commands that open operator menus directly from your phone keypad. They work even when mobile data is off, making them useful for low-data or no-data situations.
In South Africa, USSD remains one of the quickest ways to check balances, buy bundles, and handle urgent line actions without waiting for an app to load.
If a Vodacom Code Doesn't Work
- 1. Retry with stable network signal and enough call credit for support numbers.
- 2. Check whether you are on prepaid or contract, because some menus differ by SIM type.
- 3. Use the main self-service menu as a fallback to reach the same action path.
- 4. Try again later if menus are temporarily unavailable during maintenance.
Vodacom often updates self-service menu flows. If a direct code fails, start from *135# and navigate to the same task.
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Vodacom USSD FAQ
How do I check Vodacom balance?
Start with *135# from your Vodacom SIM. This is the main Vodacom balance check number and menu entry for airtime, data, and self-service checks.
How do I buy Vodacom data using USSD?
Dial *135*2# to open Vodacom bundle purchase options.
How do I transfer airtime on Vodacom?
Use the transfer/self-service path from *135*1002# where available.
What if a Vodacom code changed?
Start with *135# and use menu navigation for the same action; menu routing can vary by profile.