Every mobile line in Saudi Arabia runs on a handful of codes and portals, and most of the confusion comes from mixing up which one applies to which operator. This section covers STC, Zain, and Mobily, and the prepaid brands built on their networks: Lebara, Friendi, Virgin Mobile, Salam, Red Bull Mobile, and Jawwy.
Start with the check codes if you need a balance or number quickly. The STC, Zain, and Mobily balance guides list every USSD and SMS route that works today, and each operator’s number check guide covers what to do when a code does not respond. The package guides, such as Zain internet packages and STC Sawa monthly packages, compare current bundles with VAT-inclusive prices and activation codes, and the recharge guides cover vouchers, SADAD, and app top-ups. Because every Saudi SIM is registered to an Iqama, the guide to checking how many SIM cards are on your Iqama is worth reading whichever operator you use.
To check your STC data balance in Saudi Arabia, dial *8885# from your STC SIM and your remaining data appears on screen within seconds, free and with zero balance required. As a backup, send 2220 by SMS to 900, or open the MySTC app where your balance is shown on the home screen after login….
To activate a Friendi internet package in Saudi Arabia, dial *108# from your Friendi SIM and choose a plan from the menu. To check your remaining data, dial *108# and select option 2, or use the shortcut *210#. To recharge with a voucher, dial *101* followed by your voucher PIN, then #, and press the…
To check how many SIM cards are registered on your Iqama (إقامة) in Saudi Arabia, visit the official CST Mutasil Individuals Portal at mutasil.cst.gov.sa. Enter your Iqama number, date of birth, and verify with an OTP to see every mobile number and data SIM linked to your identity across all Saudi telecom operators. The service…
Jawwy is a digital-only mobile service operated by STC (Saudi Telecom Company) in Saudi Arabia, managed entirely through the Jawwy app. Unlike STC Sawa, Mobily, or Zain, it has no USSD Jawwy balance check code like dialling *166# on a Jawwy SIM does not work. The only ways to check your Jawwy balance are through…