Find the correct Saudi Arabia balance check code for any mobile network in seconds. This free guide covers STC, Mobily, Zain, Jawwy, Lebara, Friendi, Salam, and Virgin Mobile, including prepaid balance, internet/data balance, recharge codes, and SIM number lookup methods.
All codes are verified and updated for May 2026.
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Important
MVNOs (Jawwy, Lebara, Friendi, and Virgin Mobile) use different codes from their host networks. Using a Mobily code on a Lebara SIM will not work. Always use the code listed for your specific network below.
______Find Your Network______
Check Your Balance by Network
Select your network for the complete guide covering data balance, recharge methods, emergency credit, checking from outside Saudi Arabia, and troubleshooting.
STC (Sawa)
Balance: *166#
Data: *8885#
SMS: 166 to 900
My number: *150#
Full STC Guide →
Mobily
Balance: *1411#
Data: *1422#
SMS: 1 to 1411
My number: *222#
Full Mobily Guide →
Zain KSA
Balance: *142#
Data: *405#
SMS: BC to 959
My number: *144#
Full Zain Guide →
Jawwy (STC)
Balance: App only
Data: App only
No USSD codes
eSIM supported
Full Jawwy Guide →
______Quick Reference______
Balance Check and Recharge Codes for All Saudi Networks
Saudi Arabia has three major mobile network operators and five MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators). Each uses completely different balance check codes. All codes listed below are free to use and work without any internet connection. Jawwy is the single exception as it has no USSD codes at all.
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Network |
Balance |
Data Balance |
Recharge |
Best For |
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STC Sawa |
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Widest coverage |
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Mobily |
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Good value plans |
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Zain KSA |
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App / Store |
Competitive rates |
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Jawwy (STC) |
App only |
App only |
Jawwy app |
Digital users |
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Lebara KSA |
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International calls |
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Friendi Mobile |
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Budget + intl mins |
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Salam Mobile |
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MySalam app |
Local use |
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Virgin Mobile |
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Youth / data users |
STC (Sawa) Balance Check
STC is Saudi Arabia’s largest network with 29 million subscribers as of 2025 and the widest coverage across the country, including rural and remote areas. The Sawa prepaid service is the most widely used SIM among expatriate workers. STC customers usually use *166# for a quick balance inquiry. For data balance, dial *8885#. To find your own STC number, dial *150#.
You can also check STC balance by SMS: send 166 to 900. For data balance by SMS, send 2220 to 900. The MySTC app works from any country over Wi-Fi, making it the correct option when you are outside Saudi Arabia. STC customer service: dial 900 free from your STC SIM.
To recharge STC balance using a voucher, dial *155*PIN#. Balance updates within seconds.
Mobily Balance Check
Mobily, formally known as Etihad Etisalat, serves 12.8 million subscribers and is the second-largest network in Saudi Arabia. If you are using a Mobily prepaid SIM, the fastest way to see your remaining balance is by dialing *1411#. For data balance, dial *1422# or *1411*1#. Both codes work. To find your Mobily number, dial *222#.
To check Mobily balance by SMS, send 1 to 1411. To recharge using a voucher, dial *1411*PIN# or send your PIN as an SMS to 1411. If your balance is very low, dial *430# to request emergency credit. The MyMobily app works over Wi-Fi from any country. Mobily customer service: 1100 inside Saudi Arabia, +966 56 010 1100 from abroad.
Zain KSA Balance Check
Zain KSA is the third-largest operator in Saudi Arabia, holding around 20 percent of the mobile market. Zain users can instantly check prepaid credit using *142#. For data balance, dial *405#. To find your Zain number, dial *144#.
You can also check Zain balance by SMS: send BC to 959. Recharging is done through the MyZain app, the Zain website at ksa.zain.com, or at any Zain store. Zain customer service: 959 from your Zain SIM.
Jawwy Balance Check
Jawwy is STC’s digital mobile brand and it works completely differently from STC Sawa. Jawwy has no USSD codes at all. Dialling *166# on a Jawwy SIM will not work. The only way to check your Jawwy balance is through the Jawwy app, available on iOS and Android. After logging in with your Jawwy number, your balance, data, and package validity appear on the home screen.
Jawwy supports eSIM on compatible iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models. Recharging is done through the app, with a minimum of 10 SAR. Jawwy does not support direct balance transfer between numbers. Jawwy customer service: dial 900 from your Jawwy SIM.
______MVNOs______
Lebara, Friendi, Virgin Mobile and Salam
Lebara KSA
Lebara is an MVNO on the Mobily network, popular for low-cost international calling. Balance: *110#. Data: dial *164# and select option 2. Recharge: *101*PIN#. Emergency credit: *107#. Find your number: call 1755 free. Customer service: 1755.
Friendi Mobile
Friendi is an MVNO on the STC network for budget users with affordable international minutes. Balance: *102#. Data: *108# (opt 2) or *210# (no menu). Find number: *110#. Recharge: *101*PIN#. Emergency: *107#. Flexi plan: *119#. Intl transfer: *114#. Customer service: 1789.
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______Quick Fixes______
Balance Check Not Working? Three Fastest Fixes
Most USSD errors in Saudi Arabia resolve within seconds using one of these methods. Try them in order before calling customer service.
Aeroplane Mode Trick
Turn aeroplane mode on, wait 10 seconds, turn off. This resets your network session and fixes most blank-screen USSD errors immediately without a full phone restart.
Try SMS Instead
STC: send 166 to 900. Mobily: send 1 to 1411. Zain: send BC to 959. The SMS channel works independently of USSD and succeeds when the dial code does not respond.
Use the Official App
MySTC, MyMobily, MyZain, and the Friendi app show your balance without any USSD code. Works on any internet connection including Wi-Fi abroad when you are outside Saudi Arabia.
Conclusion
Now you have a complete understanding of how to check your mobile balance across all major telecom networks in Saudi Arabia, including STC, Mobily, Zain, Jawwy, Lebara, Friendi, Salam, and Virgin Mobile. You also learned the correct USSD codes, SMS commands, and app-based methods used to check prepaid balance, internet data usage, recharge status, emergency credit, and even your SIM number.
This helps you avoid confusion when different networks use different codes or menus. Instead of guessing or trying multiple options, you can now directly use the correct method for your specific SIM and get instant results without needing internet access in most cases.
You also now understand that some networks like Jawwy work only through apps, while others rely heavily on USSD or SMS shortcuts. This makes it easier to manage your mobile usage whether you are in Saudi Arabia or traveling abroad.
With this guide, checking your balance, tracking data usage, and managing your recharge becomes faster, simpler, and more reliable in everyday use.
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