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All Vodacom South Africa ussd code to check account balance buy data borrow data

Last Updated on April 9, 2025 by admin

Vodacom a leading  South Africa telecommunications provider, offers a range of services to its customers through (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data)USSD codes.

The code  are quick shortcuts that allow users to access various services and functionalities on their mobile devices for both prepaid and contract users with  mobile and data solutions.

The USSD codes are a vital tool for Vodacom customers, allowing them to manage their mobile services. Subscribers can  check airtime and data balances, transfer airtime, purchase data bundles, and send ‘Please Call Me’ requests and many more activities

Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes are one of the oldest and quickest ways to check on your phone’s airtime balance, request certain information and access account menus

On the other hand , MyVodacom app is a great way to look for your account information, USSD codes are still a handy way to do many things quickly and easily.

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Benefits

Vodacom offers a variety of USSD codes that provide quick and convenient access to mobile services. Here are some of the key benefits:

  1. Balance Enquiries:
  2. Recharge Airtime:Buy Data Bundles:
  3. Transfer Airtime:
  4. Call Me Back Service:
  5. Data Services:
  6. Customer Care:

All Vodacom South Africa USSD Services

Main Services Menu

To access the main services menu , dial *135#. This USSD code provides access to a variety of options, including balance inquiries, bundle purchases, and service management

Airtime Balance Inquiry for prepaid customers

To view Your airtime balance kindly dial   *136# your balance will displayed on the screen, as well as any bundles you may have bought.

How to check Airtime Balance

To check your airtime balance on Vodacom, simply dial *135#. Once processed, your airtime balance will appear on your screen.

Data Balance Inquiry

To check your data balance  Just Dial *135#, then select the option for “Balances” to see your remaining data balance.

Buying Data Bundles

To buy data bundles , simply Dial  *135# Navigate to the “Buy” menu, select “Data Bundles,” and pick the bundle that suits your needs. Confirm the transaction.

Transferring Airtime

To transfer  airtime with ease. Dial *135*072# the code will give you more options to follow to share the airtime  then enter the recipient’s number, the amount to transfer, and confirm.

Data bundle transfer

To transfer data bundles kindly dial *135*1002# and follow the prompt to transfer data

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Balance Transfer

To transfer airtime an data  (balance) on Vodacom, you can Dial *135*072# on your Vodacom phone.

2. Follow the prompts to enter:

    • The recipient’s Vodacom phone number.
    • The amount of airtime/data  you wish to transfer.
    • Confirm the transaction, and the airtime/data will be sent immediately.

Balance inquiry code for contract customers

For Vodacom contract customers, the balance inquiry code is *135*502#. This shows all the information of available balances on your handset, as well as the name of the contract plan you are on. Balance information includes talk time, SMSes, data and any other bundles you may have.

Call Me Back Requests

To send a “Call Me Back” request Dial *140*Recipient's Number#. The recipient will get a “Please Call Me” message.

Vodacom Voicemail Access

To access your voicemail on Vodacom Dial 132 from your  mobile to access your voicemail and catch up on messages at your convenience

USSD Menu for a Quick Dive

For a quick dive into the USSD menu, dial *135#. This menu provides access to a variety of services, including balance inquiries, bundle purchases, and more. It’s a convenient way to navigate and manage your account.

How do I access Vodacom USSD codes on my phone?

Accessing Vodacom USSD codes on your phone is simple! simply Dial *135# and press the call button. This opens Vodacom’s main menu, where you can navigate various services. Then  Follow the menu prompts to manage balances, buy bundles, transfer airtime, or access other features.

Airtime Advance

Vodacom’s Airtime Advance allows eligible prepaid users to borrow airtime when their balance runs low. To access this service, simply dial *135*082# and follow the prompts. The advanced airtime amount will be deducted from your next recharge.

Recharge Prepaid Airtime

To recharge prepaid airtime on,Using a Voucher: D ial *136*Recharge PIN#.

Your airtime balance will be updated once the process is complete.

Send airtime to another user

To send airtime to another Vodacom user, you can follow these steps:

  1. Dial *135# on your phone.
  2. Enter the recipient’s  phone number when prompted.
  3. Specify the amount of airtime you wish to transfer (minimum R2, maximum R2000).
  4. Confirm the transaction, and the airtime will be sent instantly.

Borrow data from vodacom

To borrow data, you can use the Data Advance service. Here’s how:

  1. Dial *135*082# or *135# on your phone.
  2. Follow the prompts to check your eligibility and select the data bundle you wish to borrow.
  3. Confirm the transaction, and the borrowed data will be added to your account.

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Borrow airtime from vodacom

To borrow airtime , you can use the Airtime Advance service. Here’s how:

  1. Dial *135*082# or *135# on your Vodacom phone.
  2. Follow the prompts to check your eligibility and select the amount of airtime you wish to borrow.
  3. Confirm the transaction, and the borrowed airtime will be added to your account.

The borrowed amount, along with a small access fee, will be deducted from your next recharge

How to buy data

To buy data from  you can  Dial *135# on your Vodacom phone.

Then Navigate through the menu to “Buy Data Bundles” and follow the prompts to select and purchase your desired bundle.

How to buy Airtime

To buy airtime from Vodacom using USSD:

  1. Recharge with a Voucher: Dial *136*Voucher PIN# and press the call button. Your account will be credited instantly once the voucher PIN is entered correctly.
  2. Buy Airtime via USSD: Dial *135#

Please Recharge Me

To sends a request to another Vodacom customer requesting airtime for your phone.  simply dial *140*02*MSISDN# pleasse note  The MSISDN is the phone number of the person you would like to send the request to.

Recharge

If you are recharging or loading more airtime onto your prepaid SIM with a voucher kindly dial  *136*01*Recharge PIN# The value of the voucher will be added to your account. Vouchers have a recharge PIN which you will need to include with the USSD code.

CallMe

To send please Call Me service for Vodacom which will send a free text to a phone number requesting that they call you. kindly  dial  *140*MSISDN# . The MSISDN is the phone number you would like to send the CallMe text to.

Customize CallMe

To customize your “CallMe” messages on Vodacom, follow these steps:

  1.  Dial *140# on your Vodacom line.
  2.  Choose the option to personalize your “CallMe” messages.
  3. You’ll be prompted to enter your name or a short text (up to 10 characters, including spaces) that will appear in your “CallMe” requests.
  4. Press OK to save your customization.

My Vodacom Services Menu

The My Vodacom Services Menu is a convenient way to manage your account and access various services. You can use the USSD code *135# to open the menu directly on your phone. From there, you can:

  • Check your balances (airtime, data, SMS, etc.).
  • Buy bundles (data, airtime, SMS).
  • Transfer airtime or data to other Vodacom users.
  • View your PUK number.
  • Change your price plan.
  • Access self-help options for account payments.

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