Direct Balance Check
VerifiedCheck your Vodacom airtime and bundle balances directly.
*136#Vodacom USSD Codes: *136# Balance, *135# Menu and Airtime
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: 1 September 2026
Quick Answer
For a direct Vodacom balance check, dial *136#. Use *135# for the main self-service and bundle menu, *140*number# for Please Call Me, and the dedicated balance guide when you need a step-by-step walkthrough.
Vodacom balance check
*136#Vodacom bundle menu
*135#Vodacom Please Call Me
*140*number#Transfer data
*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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Most Used Vodacom Codes
Balance
VerifiedDirect Balance Check
Check your Vodacom airtime and bundle balances directly.
*136#Data / Bundles
VerifiedBuy Data / Bundles
Open the main Vodacom menu, then select the current bundle option and follow the prompts.
*135#Airtime / Recharge
VerifiedRecharge with Voucher
Load a prepaid voucher by inserting its recharge PIN.
*136*01*PIN#Number / SIM info
VerifiedCheck My Number
Displays your current MSISDN (cellphone number).
*135*501#Support / Customer care
VerifiedCustomer Care Call
Call center support for all queries.
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Balance
VerifiedDirect Balance Check
Check your Vodacom airtime and bundle balances directly.
*136#Balance
VerifiedMain Self-service Menu
Open Vodacom self-service, including bundle and account menus.
*135#Airtime / Recharge
VerifiedRecharge with Voucher
Load a prepaid voucher by inserting its recharge PIN.
*136*01*PIN#Data / Bundles
VerifiedBuy Data / Bundles
Open the main Vodacom menu, then select the current bundle option and follow the prompts.
*135#Transfers
VerifiedData Bundle Transfer / Buy
Open Vodacom's published data-bundle transfer and purchase route, then follow the current prompts.
*135*1002#Other
VerifiedPlease Call Me
Send a callback request by replacing number with the recipient's mobile number.
*140*number#Number / SIM info
VerifiedCheck My Number
Displays your current MSISDN (cellphone number).
*135*501#Self-service / Account
VerifiedManage My Account
Open Vodacom's services menu and follow the prompts for services available to your line.
*135#Support / Customer care
VerifiedCustomer Care Call
Call center support for all queries.
135Promotions
VerifiedJust 4 You Deals
Personalized data and voice deals tailored to your usage.
*123#Balance & Account
Main Self-service Menu
VerifiedOpen Vodacom self-service, including bundle and account menus.
*135#Manage My Account
VerifiedOpen Vodacom's services menu and follow the prompts for services available to your line.
*135#Data Bundles
Buy Data / Bundles
VerifiedOpen the main Vodacom menu, then select the current bundle option and follow the prompts.
*135#Airtime & Top-Up
Recharge with Voucher
VerifiedLoad a prepaid voucher by inserting its recharge PIN.
*136*01*PIN#Data Bundle Transfer / Buy
VerifiedOpen Vodacom's published data-bundle transfer and purchase route, then follow the current prompts.
*135*1002#SIM / Number / Self-Service
Check My Number
VerifiedDisplays your current MSISDN (cellphone number).
*135*501#Manage My Account
VerifiedOpen Vodacom's services menu and follow the prompts for services available to your line.
*135#Help & Customer Care
Customer Care Call
VerifiedCall center support for all queries.
135Bonus / Promo / Extras
Just 4 You Deals
VerifiedPersonalized 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?
Dial *136# from your Vodacom SIM for a direct balance check. Use *135# when you need the broader self-service menu.
How do I buy Vodacom data using USSD?
Dial *135#, select the current bundle option shown on your line, and follow the prompts.
How do I transfer data on Vodacom?
Use *135*1002# for the data-transfer shortcut, or open *135# and follow Services, then Data Transfer. Airtime transfer uses a separate Vodacom route.
What if a Vodacom code changed?
Start with *135# and use menu navigation for the same action; menu routing can vary by profile.