List of STC Prepaid Codes: Balance, Recharge, and More

If you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia and using an STC prepaid SIM (also known as Sawa), you’ve probably wondered how to manage your mobile services more efficiently. Good news! STC provides a set of easy-to-use codes that let you check your balance, transfer credit, change SIM settings, and more—all without needing to call customer service.

In this guide, we’ll break down the most important STC prepaid service codes and show you how to use them effectively.

1. Essential STC Service Codes

Here’s a quick list of the most commonly used STC codes to help manage your account:

ServiceCode/ProcedureDescription
STC Customer Care Number900Call this number to connect with STC’s customer care.
STC Balance Check*166#Dial this code to check your current balance.
Check STC Number*150#Dial this code to verify your STC number.
STC Recharge Code*155*coupon code# or call 1500Use this code or call the specified number to recharge your STC account.
Internet BalanceCall 900 or send a blank message to 2220Use either method to check your internet balance.
STC “Please Call Me” message*177*mobile number#Send a message to a specific number requesting them to call you.
Change STC SIM LanguageSend 1390 to 900Send a message to change the language of your STC SIM.

2. STC Credit Transfer

Need to share credit with a friend or family member? STC makes it simple with its credit transfer service. Here’s how it works:

RequirementDetails
Minimum balanceSAR 20 should be left in the sender’s balance after the transfer.
Transfer amount per transactionMinimum – 5 SAR, Maximum – 20 SAR
Maximum transactions per dayUnlimited
ActivationDial *133*recipient’s number*amount# and press the call button.

Please note, the transferred amount should be a multiple of 5 (5, 10, 15, 20).

3. STC Call Divert Service

Want to redirect your calls to another number? You can activate call diversion with these codes:

Call Divert ForActivation CodeDeactivation Code
All calls*21*mobile number##21#
When busy*67*mobile number##67#
When there’s no network coverage*62*mobile number##62#
When not answered*61*mobile number##61#

4. STC Call Waiting Service

Enable or disable the call waiting feature using these codes:

OperationCode
To activate*43#
To deactivate#43#
To know the status*#43#

Managing your STC prepaid line is easy. With these simple codes, you can check your balance, recharge, transfer credit, and even manage call features effortlessly. Bookmark this guide or save the codes you use most often for easy access.