Tap any code to copy it, then dial to check your balance — no data needed.
| Check data balance | *135# |
| Check airtime balance | *100# |
| Buy data bundle | *135*1# |
| Buy Night Owl data | *135*2# |
| Send Please Call Me | *111*[number]# |
| Customer care | 082 111 |
| Check data balance | *136# |
| Check airtime balance | *136*1# |
| Buy data bundle | *136*2# |
| Buy WhatsApp bundle | *136*3# |
| Send Please Call Me | *121*[number]# |
| Customer care | 083 135 |
| Check data balance | *188# |
| Check airtime balance | *188*1# |
| Buy data bundle | *188*3# |
| Send Please Call Me | *140*[number]# |
| Check own number | *1# |
| Customer care | 081 180 |
| Check data balance | *101# |
| Check airtime balance | *101*1# |
| Buy data bundle | *147# |
| Send Please Call Me | *168*[number]# |
| Customer care | 084 140 |
| Check balance / buy data | rain.co.za app |
| Customer support | 0800 20 RAIN |
| Rain has no USSD menu — all account management is through their website or app. | |
USSD codes work even when you have no data left — they use the basic phone network, not internet.
Save a screenshot to your phone gallery so you always have the codes, even when offline.
Where a code says [number], replace it with the actual phone number before dialling.
USSD is instant — no loading, no login. The quickest way to check your balance mid-call.
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