Ncell USSD Codes List 2026: Balance, Data, Recharge & More
Forgot which code checks your balance, or how to buy a data pack without opening the app? This page puts every working Ncell USSD code in one place, grouped by what you want to do. Dial the code from your Ncell SIM, press call, and follow the menu on screen. No internet connection is needed.
Quick answer: the 5 codes most people need
Balance
Own number
Data packs
SIM owner
Sapati
Quick Navigation
- Balance and number check codes
- Recharge codes
- Data, voice and SMS pack codes
- Balance transfer and Sapati
- Other useful service codes
- Ncell customer care numbers
- NTC codes that do not work on Ncell
- Frequently asked questions
Ncell Balance and Number Check Codes
| What you want | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Check main balance | *101# or *901# | Both give the same result. Free to dial. |
| Check balance validity (expiry date) | *144# | Shows when your main balance expires. *144# is also the common balance-inquiry code that Nepal’s telecom regulator (NTA) set for all operators. |
| Know your own Ncell number | *103# or *903# | Handy for a new or secondary SIM. |
| Check SIM owner name | *9966# | Works only on the SIM in your own phone. Full steps: how to check SIM owner name in Nepal (NTC and Ncell). |
| Get the Ncell app download link | *17101# | Shared by Ncell on its official X account. |
Ncell Recharge Codes
| What you want | Code |
|---|---|
| Recharge your own number with a card PIN | *902*PIN# (replace PIN with the scratch-card number) |
| Recharge another Ncell number | *102*PIN*Mobile Number# |
| Recharge with guided instructions | Dial 90012 and enter the PIN when asked |
Ncell Data, Voice and SMS Pack Codes
| What you want | Code or method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buy data packs | *17123# or *123# | Wait for the menu, then pick a pack. |
| Check remaining data | SMS S (or STATUS) to 17123 | Reply shows remaining volume and expiry. |
| Buy voice packs | *17118# or call 17118 | Follow the menu. |
| Buy SMS packs | *1119# | Lists the available packs. Prices and tips: Ncell SMS pack guide. |
| Get internet settings | SMS All to 9595 | Settings arrive by message. |
Tip: Pack prices and offers change often, and the Ncell app can show personalised prices. If a pack looks different from what you expect, compare it in the app before buying.
Ncell Balance Transfer and Sapati (Emergency Credit)
| What you want | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer balance to another Ncell number | *17122*Receiver Number*Amount# | Example: *17122*98XXXXXXXX*100#. No security code is needed on Ncell. Full guide: how to transfer balance in Ncell. |
| Take Sapati (emergency credit or loan) | *9988# | Meant for when your balance is almost finished. Follow the prompts on screen. |
Other Useful Ncell Service Codes
| Service | Code or method |
|---|---|
| Caller tunes (PRBT) | Dial *17117# or call 17117, or SMS PRBT to 17117 |
| International roaming | *12127# |
| Ncell My Five | Dial 5599 or *5599#, then press 1 |
| Friends and Family (FNF) | *17131# |
| Call forwarding (activate) | **21*+977980XXXXXXX# |
To switch services on or off, see how to activate and deactivate Ncell services.
Ncell Customer Care Numbers
| Calling from | Number |
|---|---|
| An Ncell number | 9005 |
| Any other network | 9809005000 |
Use these to block a lost SIM, raise a complaint, or fix anything a code cannot solve.
NTC Codes That Do Not Work on Ncell
Codes such as *400#, *1415#, *9#, *922# and *422# belong to Nepal Telecom (Namaste), not Ncell. Dialing them from an Ncell SIM will not give the result you expect. Use the Ncell codes above instead.
Code Not Working? Try This
- Check that you have network signal and are not in airplane mode.
- On a dual-SIM phone, choose the Ncell SIM when the dialer asks.
- Try the alternative code, for example *901# instead of *101#.
- Wait a minute and retry if the network is busy.
- Still stuck? Call 9005 from your Ncell number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ncell balance check code?
Dial *101# or *901#. Both show your main balance.
How do I check my Ncell number?
Dial *103# or *903# from the SIM.
How do I buy an Ncell data pack?
Dial *17123# or *123# and choose a pack from the menu. You can also buy packs in the Ncell app.
How do I check remaining Ncell data?
Send the letter S as an SMS to 17123.
How do I recharge Ncell with a card?
Dial *902*PIN# to recharge your own number, or *102*PIN*Mobile Number# to recharge someone else’s.
How do I take Ncell Sapati?
Dial *9988# when your balance is almost finished and follow the prompts.
How do I transfer balance in Ncell?
Dial *17122*Receiver Number*Amount#. See the full balance transfer guide.
How do I check who owns my Ncell SIM?
Dial *9966#. The full guide is on checking SIM owner names in Nepal.
Codes and offers can change. If a code behaves differently, confirm in the Ncell app or with Ncell customer care on 9005.