Saudi Telecom Company, commonly known as STC, is the leading telecom service provider of landline, mobile, internet, entertainment, and other services in Saudi Arabia. Its headquarters are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the company is quite old, as it was founded in 1998. STC operates in three Middle Eastern countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. In Saudi Arabia, the company’s wireless network is popularly known by the name Sawa. In March 2021, the company launched the largest digital operation center in North Africa and the Middle East, with a capacity of over 8.4 Tbit/s. With a widespread architecture and millions of subscribers, there’s a need to learn the service’s inner workings. Among those is knowing how to check the balance in an STC SIM card.
In this article, we’ll cover ways to know your STC Saudi Arabia balance in detail. Before we do, here’s a brief outline of 4 main techniques to learn your current balance with an STC number:
- Using USSD codes
- Sending SMS
- Making call to STC helpline
- Via mobile application
Check STC SIM Card Balance Through USSD Code
Using USSD code is the most convenient and the easiest method of all. It is an offline method that doesn’t require any internet connection or a smart device like a tablet or a smartphone. All you need is an STC connection with sufficient signal strength, and even a simple feature phone can do the job. Here is how you inspect your balance:
- Dial *166# with your STC mobile number. It will show you a pop-up message containing your main balance information and its validity.
- Dial *888*5# to know your remaining internet balance and its validity.
- *150# to know your STC mobile number in case you have forgotten the number.
- *155*coupon code# or call 1500 to recharge your STC SIM card.
- *177*mobile number# : STC “Please Call Me” service.
Checking Balance Via SMS
Another offline method to check your balance in STC is through SMS. This technique comes with the benefit of keeping records of your data and main balance usage from time to time. To clarify, you can keep the texts in your inbox for future reference. This service is free of cost, and you can use it even when you have no balance left in your account. Just follow these steps to check your STC SIM card balance using SMS:
- Type “166” in your text messaging app.
- Send the message to 900.
- You will receive a text message back containing your internet data balance and its validity.
There is an alternate way to know your balance through SMS. Just type nothing i.e., leave the message box blank and send it to 2220. Next, you will receive an SMS containing your data balance.
Check the Balance of STC SIM Card Via Helpline Number
This is yet another offline technique for learning your STC balance. Just make a call to 900 from your STC connection and follow the instructions on IVR. It will let you know your main balance and data balance on the voice call. You can even talk to the Customer Care representative about your balance details. But this method is not always feasible. You won’t enjoy talking to a Customer Care representative every time you want to learn the state of your account, nor will they be always available.
Inspect Outstanding Balance Via mystc KSA Mobile Application
As you might have guessed, this method of looking up your balance requires an internet connection and a smartphone or tablet. With that said, it works like this:
- Download mystc KSA mobile application from Google Play Store (if you have an Android device) or Apple App Store (if you have an Apple device).
- Open the app and register using your STC SIM card mobile number if you don’t have an STC account already.
- After logging in, you will see a dashboard on your screen. It contains your main and data balance information along with its expiration date.
Examine STC Postpaid Due Bill Amount
The best and the most convenient way to look up your STC bill amount is again using a mystc KSA application. Not only can you check the billing details, but also pay the bill with a few taps on your phone instantly, anywhere, and at any time. Even better, the procedure is identical to examining the prepaid balance of your STC SIM card through the mystc KSA app, which we demonstrated above.
Final word
The methods we mentioned up to this point are all user-friendly and don’t require any technical skills or specific proficiency. Ergo, even a layman can use them without a hassle. As there are multiple options to choose from, users have free rein regarding the way they prefer (or must) receive the information about their balance.