Like other operators, Megafon has a list of useful USSD requests that allow you to manage options, tariffs, balances and receive information on them - without visiting your personal account on the website or mobile application.
USSD requests are carried out free of charge, information about the tariff or services comes in a matter of seconds in the form of SMS, or the data is displayed on the screen. Unlike calls to the support service, USSD requests on MegaFon are not charged when traveling around Russia and the world, although not all available commands can work.
All short numbers begin with the symbol * and end with the symbol #, after dialing the code you need to press the call key. If a prompt requires you to select a key or enter a password, one minute is allotted for this operation.
In this review we will present the most complete list of USSD commands currently available on MegaFon. Save the ones that are most relevant to you in your phone book or notes on your phone so you always have them at hand.
Why do we need USSD commands?
USSD service is a technology in digital cellular communications (GSM), which is aimed at performing interactive interaction between the operator’s service system and subscribers. This interaction within one session is possible through a set of short commands, which are combinations of numbers and symbols. USSD requests always begin with an asterisk * and end with a hash #. The person sends them with a call button.
They arrive very quickly. In response, the MegaFon client receives a message with information that interests him or views it on the screen of his mobile device. In general, USSD commands are very similar to the SMS service, because... Both technologies operate on the principle of transmitting data in short message format. However, in the case of the USSD service, SMS exchange occurs between the owner of the phone and MegaFon's auto-informer service.
There is no intermediate database that the SMS service has. USSD commands are available to all operator clients, both private and corporate. But their phones must support the GSM standard (released after 98-99). USSD codes are free. Their main purpose is to provide subscribers with the opportunity to receive additional information at any time of the day and manage services, for example:
- turn off any services and, on the contrary, turn them on;
- forward incoming calls;
- switch to another tariff plan;
- check the current status of the balance, debt, remaining minutes, SMS, traffic in the package;
- extend internet;
- replenish the account of another subscriber, etc.
Using USSD requests is more convenient than calling the support service, visiting a call center, or entering passwords to log into your Personal Account. It is not necessary to memorize them, write them down on a piece of paper and always carry them with you. It is enough to save the list of MegaFon USSD commands in your phone notes once or enter each combination in the phone book, and if necessary, press the call button. You can find out important MegaFon USSD commands on its official website megafon.ru in the “Self-service and useful information” section.
Helpful reference numbers
One of the most significant and authoritative numbers of Megafon is rightfully considered the help desk - 0500 . Many problems are solved thanks to this number. MegaFon's help desk will help you get answers to important questions, as well as connect the necessary service, or disable one that is no longer relevant. This service will help you understand any settings using voice prompts that work automatically.
What is noteworthy is that this service provides access to its service around the clock. You can call MegaFon's helpline not only from a mobile phone, but also from a landline phone. For this purpose, the number 8-800-550-05-00 is registered on the network, which is a complete copy of the above-mentioned service. It contains in its database the same information as a short number and is an indispensable assistant in managing various functions.
Do you like to travel and visit different countries? In this case, the number +7-926-111-05-00 is just for you. A number dialed in this format will allow you to call MegaFon's helpline from any country on the globe. By the way, connecting to the helpline from international roaming will be free.
The next help desk number is a number with a voice automated assistant. By calling the mobile number 0505, which is free, you can receive detailed information on all your questions. The automatic intelligent informer works around the clock, without interruptions, failures and a string of queues.
What USSD commands does MegaFon have?
MegaFon has a large list of USSD codes for the client to perform the necessary operations. We tried to collect the most complete list of common and relevant USSD commands today, since over time the operator replaces them with combinations of other symbols and numbers, and even deletes some of them.
Conventionally, they can be classified into queries:
- informational – allow you to find out general information by number, personal account;
- reference. This category is similar to the first, but MegaFon chose to separate it into a separate group. The USSD commands included in it allow you to cancel all types of forwarding, check support for a 4G SIM card, etc.;
- “Opportunities at zero” - codes that will help you get out of a situation when your balance is zero or negative;
- USSD commands for subscriptions on MegaFon. Required to connect or disconnect paid and non-monthly content services. They are posted on a special web resource podpiskimf.ru/#!/?tab=0 in large quantities. Therefore, we will not focus on them.
Separately, you can select requests for managing options and tariffs. You will not find a specific list of USSD service commands on MegaFon. You can view the required combination only on the page of a specific service. We will consider those already mentioned and those that we have systematized ourselves.
Getting help
This subcategory, as you may have guessed, includes useful MegaFon combinations, through the use of which you can obtain all the background information that an operator subscriber may need. This contains the following commands:
- Changing the language in which information is displayed in the USSD request menu is done when sending the code *105*1250#;
- If you need to make a call to the number of another operator, but you do not know which company the number belongs to, you can clarify this information when entering the command *629#;
- If you have set up call forwarding, you can cancel all settings by entering ##002#;
- Checking smartphone support for 4G generation networks. For this you can use the code *507#;
- You can view information about accumulated bonuses in the MegaFon-Bonus program when you dial *115#;
- You can find the location of the closest company office by entering *123#.
As you can see, the list of useful combinations here is quite small, but we strongly recommend that you save them for the future, since from time to time each MegaFon client may require any of these services.
MegaFon information USSD commands
If you want to create a Personal Account, you will need a password to access the interface. It can be ordered by sending a request *105*00#.
To find out how much money is left in your account, dial *100#.
To obtain information on the tariff, use the USSD command *105*3#.
The code *601# is intended to provide information about connected options.
If necessary, you can even display its IMEI on the screen of your mobile device using the combination *#06#.
Important aspects
Megafon is one of the largest Russian cellular operators. It offers services throughout the country and is used by millions of subscribers.
The company regularly develops new tariffs, offers a huge number of ways to replenish an account, and the quality of communication is steadily growing.
Tariffs for individuals imply that the client first pays and then uses, within the limits of the funds deposited in the balance, communication services.
When the personal account reaches zero or goes negative, the number is blocked and only incoming voice connections and SMS remain available.
Methods for replenishing the balance are available to clients - online from bank cards and electronic wallets, through terminals, ATMs and Internet banking, or in cash at mobile phone stores.
But every subscriber sometimes finds himself in a situation where money runs out at the most inopportune moment.
This can happen either due to the client’s own forgetfulness or due to temporary financial difficulties.
A Megafon subscriber needs to know how to borrow money from the company itself. This is a simple procedure that only takes a few seconds and can be very helpful.
Before borrowing 300 rubles or any other amount, the subscriber undertakes to repay them within the established time frame.
The company can collect them forcibly and demand compensation for penalties and fines, just like in case of non-payment of a bank loan.
Currently, Megafon subscribers also have the opportunity to connect and pay their communication costs based on the results of the past month.
But most subscribers prefer to fully control their expenses and monitor their balance themselves by making an advance payment for services.
Advice. You can almost completely eliminate possible situations with a zero and negative balance if you first set up automatic replenishment from a bank card or electronic wallet.
General requirements
There are no special requirements for subscribers wishing to use it.
It is available to all clients - individuals, as well as under the “Our People” program. You can use it both when you are in your home region and while roaming.
Users of corporate tariffs, with the exception of subscribers connected under the “Our People” program, will not be able to use the service.
The payment procedure for corporate users is somewhat different, and such issues for them are resolved individually with the management of the organization.
New subscribers will be able to use the service only after their payments to the account exceed 100 rubles, and charges for services - 30 rubles.
Such subscribers will be able to reactivate the service if the balance has not reached -40 rubles.
Terms of service
Provided only if the “Pay when convenient” service is not connected.
Together, these two services cannot be used simultaneously and the client must make an independent choice which service is preferable for him.
The validity period of the service for subscribers with up to 1 month of service is only 1 day, all other clients will be able to use it for up to 3 days.
For the VIP client category, the period for using the trust payment has been increased to 7 days. During this time, you must make a minimum amount of the promised payment.
Subscribers who have been using communication services from Megafon for less than 1 month will be able to borrow no more than 50 rubles.
For those who use a SIM card longer, the amount will increase and if the client does not use an unlimited Internet package, then he will be able to borrow 100, 200 or 300 rubles.
For clients who have an unlimited Internet package, the amount of the promised payment may be higher. Amounts of 100, 200, 500, 800, 1100, 1300 rubles are available to them.
The company charges a commission for provision. An exception to this rule is made only for VIP clients.
We provide information on the size of the commission in the following table:
| Amount of trust payment, rubles | 50 | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 800 | 1100 | 1300 |
| Commission amount, rubles | 7 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 55 | 80 | 100 | 104 |
Important! A commission is charged even when the Trust Payment is automatically activated, but there is no additional fee for its automatic activation. Video: how to take the promised payment from the operator
Video: how to take the promised payment from the operator
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Help USSD commands on MegaFon
- *507# - allows you to check whether your phone and SIM card support 4G;
- *139# - “Megafellow” service to assist people when traveling (roaming);
- ##002# — cancel all types of forwarding;
- *105*1250# — change the language of the USSD menu;
- *#5005*7672# - command to find out the SMS center number on iPhone.
Financial management
It is highly advisable to monitor the state of your own account. You can find out if there is money on it and how much by sending *100# . This gives a real chance to get information on balances. Provided that there are problems related to the display of the requested data, you can always call 0501 and find out everything from the informant.
*550# request is useful when detailing expenses is important. The answer will come in a text message, which will indicate:
- available funds;
- received from the operator;
- main balance.
In the first case, the total amount is shown. It wouldn’t hurt to find out what we have left in terms of package volumes of SMS, minutes, and traffic. In this situation, you must use *558# . We will receive the answer after a period of less than sixty seconds.
It doesn’t hurt to remember about the bonus program.
To be aware of lucrative offers in the form of points or to understand rewards, use *105*5# .
Often a subscriber wants to have information about how much and where money was debited from his account. *512# can help with this . The requested information will be provided via text message. This makes it possible to discover where finances are going.
Opportunities at zero
If a client runs out of money in his account, this does not mean that he is left without communication until it is replenished. MegaFon offers several solutions:
- connection for 1-7 days, presuming a certain amount of trust on the part of the operator - *106#;
- activation and management of "Pay whenever" (credit limit provided by the telecommunications company) - *550*1#. USSD command rest MegaFon - *550#;
- “Call me” - sending a free message to a subscriber of any Russian mobile service provider with a request to call back. The USSD code *144*subscriber number# is used;
- “Pay for me” is a similar request, only in this case you are asking another person to top up your account - *143*subscriber number#.
Communication with subscribers
We looked at short Megafon commands designed to manage your account. The next part will tell us about combinations that allow you to contact other subscribers, even if there are not enough funds in your account.
- *144*subscriber number# – code. The user will receive an SMS message indicating your mobile phone number, which will contain a request for a call back. Please note that there are five requests available daily;
- *143*subscriber’s phone number# – code for the “Top up balance” option. The called user will receive an SMS message asking you to deposit funds into the account of your phone number;
- *106# is the combination to activate the promised payment. A certain amount lent by the operator will be credited to your balance. You can find out the repayment terms and the maximum limit in your personal account - these data depend on the duration of use of the SIM card and the amount of funds spent;
- *550*1# – combination to obtain a credit limit within the “Pay when convenient” option. The operator allows you to set a negative balance threshold, until which you will be able to use all communication services. You can find out the size of the limit, which is recalculated monthly, in the user’s personal account.
We have studied the list of Megafon USSD commands for managing a cell phone account. Let's move on to the next part of the article, which talks about quick SMS commands for Megafon, which allow you to find out certain data.
USSD commands for MegaFon numbers
- *629# - you can find out which operator services the number you are interested in;
- *205# - USSD command will come in handy if you forget your main or secondary phone number;
- *105*0083# — turn off “Favorite number”;
- *130# — adding/removing the number of an unwanted interlocutor to the black list;
- #31#number of the called subscriber – one-time hiding of your number;
- *221# — disable ]“AntiAON”[/anchor];
- *502*4# - disable Super Caller ID.
Paid services Megafon
Like other operators, MegaFon offers a fairly large list of services. Some of which are provided for a fee. In most cases, they are designed to make life easier for subscribers. This includes entertainment, additional communication and security services and much more. But it also happens that additional services are automatically activated when you change the tariff or SIM card. Although some of these services may be useful, if the user himself did not enable additional options, then he may be in for an unpleasant surprise in the form of additional debits from the account. Therefore, before clarifying the relationship with the operator, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the services that it offers. Knowing how to disable and enable additional options, any subscriber can easily manage subscriptions, avoiding unnecessary expenses and saving connections.
A short list of MegaFon paid services and their description:
- MegaFon TV - allows you to watch movies, TV series and programs for 5 rubles a day;
- Replace Toot - a service with which you can replace beeps with a melody from your favorite song. You can share your musical preferences in this way for 3 rubles per day. In addition to music, you can put jokes on the buzzer. They will be heard by everyone who calls the subscriber who has activated this service;
- MegaFon press and magazines gives access to electronic versions of popular media for 12 rubles. For this amount, more than 40 publications are opened, containing thousands of articles about various areas of life. You can select the ones you are interested in and receive the latest information in your personal news feed;
- An answering machine will cost subscribers 3 rubles per day. ;
- Video conferences for a wide audience with good communication quality – 25 rubles per day. During the conference, you can communicate with the audience via chat and exchange documents. In order to invite participants, just send them a link;
- Webinars with presentations that will be available to a large number of listeners can be held for 300 rubles per day. A virtual whiteboard, desktop and document demonstrations are available here for the audience. You can conduct surveys, exchange files, save a recording of your speech in high quality;
- Anti-caller ID will help hide your phone number during outgoing calls and will cost 5 rubles per day;
- But to find out who called, even if he hides his number, you will have to pay 1,500 rubles a month. The Super Caller ID service will detect any numbers from which an incoming call was made;
- Unlimited communication with all MegaFon subscribers costs 11 rubles per day;
- And unlimited SMS messages – 55 per month;
- Quite often, subscribers encounter advertising SMS messages and do not know how to refuse it. For blocking SMS spam and blacklisting, MegaFon asks for 1 ruble daily for each of these options.
Each subscription is connected for free. But then every day a certain amount begins to be debited from the account. This happens regardless of whether the subscriber used the activated service or not. At the same time, notifications do not always arrive. For example, to access movies and music, you need to open the programs of interest yourself.
Attention! A full list of services and current prices can be found on MegaFon’s official website.
USSD commands for MegaFon tariffs
Switch to almost any of the tariffs in the “Turn on!” line. You can also use USSD commands:
- *789*7# - “Look”;
- *789*8# — “Premium”;
- *789*5# — “Chat”;
- *789*3# - “Listen”;
- *789*4# - “Speak”;
- *789*2# - “Write”;
- *789*1# - “Open.”
It is worth noting that changing the tariff plan using a short command is not possible in every case. For example, the transition to “Your unlimited for 6 or 12 months”, “#Hello”, “Per-second”, “Smart things” occurs only when purchasing a new SIM card. But the rest of the starter packages can be connected using the USSD service:
- MegaFon Online - *510#;
- “Go to ZERO” - *105*0048#;
- “Warm welcome Promotion” - *105*1486#.
Changing the services you use
The next subcategory of useful commands for a phone with a MegaFon card implies the presence of codes in it, thanks to the use of which subscribers have the opportunity to change the cellular services used or connect additional option packages. Here the list has a smaller number of combinations, but they also need to be remembered. It looks like this:
- You can change the additional options used when entering a request *105#;
- You can change the tariff to any other from the current line when dialing *105*3#;
- You can extend your traffic when using the entire standard internet package by entering *370#;
- You can connect to a daily traffic package by entering *372#.
USSD commands for additional packages of minutes and SMS
- *105*1499# - refusal to provide an additional package of minutes;
- *105*1489# — activation of a package of 300 minutes for local calls to other operators;
- *105*1423# — packages of international minutes to Kyrgyzstan, *105*1422# — to Ukraine, *105*1420# — Uzbekistan, *105*1421# — Tajikistan;
- *456*6# - order unlimited SMS for a month for 55 rubles, cancel - by command *456*6#.
To activate the SMS option, MegaFon has its own list of USSD commands:
- 100 SMS per month - *572*1#;
- 300 SMS - *572*2#;
- 600 SMS - *572*3#;
- 100 SMS per day - *572*4#.
It is disabled by requesting *572#.
Navigator
Which command on MegaFon will help track the whereabouts of a child? A message to number 1400 with the phone number of the monitored subscriber can activate the “Navigator” function. You need to send an SMS from your child’s mobile phone with the word YES and your number. You can also activate the service on the website or by dialing *140#.
The first week the service is provided in test mode, you do not have to pay for it if there are no more than 99 requests. Otherwise, it becomes immediately paid. The cost of the service is 3 rubles per 24 hours. 3 requests per day are free, subsequent ones - 5 rubles. It is possible to receive information about entering or exiting a declared zone:
- 180 minutes – 5 rubles;
- 480 minutes – 10;
- 120 hours – 35.
The coordinates of the child's location are sent by email or phone. The location of the phone is determined with an accuracy of up to 100 meters in the city center, up to a kilometer on the outskirts and up to 3 km in sparsely populated areas.
You can activate the service for a group of people. To do this, you need to register on the website navigator.megafon.ru. Combine the necessary contacts into a group and send a message to number 1400 with the text LOCGR and the name of the group. You can disable the function by sending an SMS with the words END ALL or END and the number of the subscriber who used the service.
USSD commands for setting up forwarding
You can set up forwarding using the following USSD commands:
| Settings | Checking which type of redirection is in effect | Shutdown | |
| unconditional | **21*phone number# | *#21# | ##21# |
| if there is no answer | **61*phone number# | *#61# | ##61# |
| when the number is unavailable | **62*phone number# | *#62# | ##62# |
| if the subscriber is busy | **67*phone number# | *#67# | ##67# |
Request Format
It is also important to mention what rules and requirements are established for teams. After all, there are a number of restrictions applied to USSD
It’s easy to understand what these restrictions and requirements are - just remember how you type the command to check your account. That’s right, first you enter the symbol “*” (the so-called “asterisk”), then the number you would like to contact to carry out the operation (for example, 111); followed by a “#” symbol (the so-called “hash”). Obviously, she's shutting down the team.
In addition to the marked characters, a USSD request may also contain prefixes. Typically, they are used to select an option within an existing command. For example, you need to dial *111*1#. The prefix is separated from the main number using an asterisk
This means that the subscriber, within the given command, selects the first option (for example, when switching to some tariff plan, this is important)
USSD commands to disable services, services, options
Sometimes USSD commands are only applicable to deactivation. We decided to collect similar requests into one group. All of them serve to disable various options, services, and services.
| *424*0# | MegaFon Books |
| *107# | MegaFon Music |
| *656*0*2# and *656*0*1# | "Light" version of MegaFon Mail "Full" |
| *699*0# | MegaFon Press |
| *532*0# | SMS Filter |
| *488# | MegaFon Protection |
| *526# | Prohibition of paid content numbers |
Commands for connecting to the Internet
Any option for using the Internet can be activated using specially designed short requests.
| Name | Connection | Shutdown |
| "Internet S" | *236*2# | *236*00#• |
| "Internet M" | *236*3# | *236*00#• |
| "Internet L" | *236*4# | *236*00#• |
| "Internet XS" | *236*1# | *236*00#• |
| "Extend Internet XS" | *372# | One-time service, does not require disconnection. |
| “Extend Internet 1 GB” | *370*1# | One-time service, does not require disconnection. |
| “Extend Internet 5 GB” | *370*2# | One-time service, does not require disconnection. |
Method 7: Communication payment receipt or payment history
If you previously paid for communications in the terminal, then you will have a receipt for payment, which will indicate the phone number that you topped up. You can also view the history of card transactions in mobile banking if you paid for communications.
The most convenient and simplest option for determining your phone number on Megafon is 1-point dialing on the phone combination that will display the desired set of numbers, or a call or SMS to another subscriber.
Thus, we have looked at the main ways to check what number you have. By the way, currently there are many intricate and unconventional ways to determine the number. Thanks to new technical capabilities, you can find out your (and not only your) phone number using special databases based on a search algorithm by first and last name.
We hope this article was useful to you. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with other useful materials on our website.
How to find out your number on a USB modem?
If a subscriber uses a USB modem with a Megafon card for personal access to the Internet, then in this case it is also useful to know the standard set of numbers. to use subscriber numbers to replenish or check the connection of certain services by the operator .
You can also get information about 11 digits by simply dialing *105# , which you can call at any time. The system will automatically react and send a prompt response.
