STC Call Packages in Saudi Arabia: Local and International Codes
STC call packages in Saudi Arabia are prepaid voice bundles sold under the Sawa brand. You activate them by sending a short code to 900. Sawa 15 Daily gives 400 minutes inside the stc network for SAR 17.25, while Sawa Flex packages add international minutes.
Do This Next:
- Send 8000 to 900 for your package list
- Pick the package matching your calling pattern
- Send that package code to 900
STC Call Packages at a Glance
Most people reach this page holding a Sawa SIM with balance on it. The problem is knowing which short code buys minutes rather than data.
Sawa (سوا), Arabic for “together”, is the prepaid brand of stc, the Saudi Telecom Company. Every prepaid call package in the Kingdom sits under that name.
STC sells call minutes as Sawa add-ons. You activate each one by sending a short numeric code to 900 from the line you want to top up.
| Package | Calls Included | Data and Social | Validity | Price (SAR) | Send to 900 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawa 15 Daily | 400 minutes within stc network | 1GB data | 1 day | 17.25 | 7015 |
| Mini Flex 1 Day | 30 local and international minutes | 1GB data | 1 day | 17.25 | 1255 |
| Mini Flex 3 Days | 60 local and international minutes | 3GB data | 3 days | 28.75 | 1256 |
| Sawa Weekly | 200 minutes to all local networks | 2GB data, 2GB social | 7 days | 28.75 | 7025 |
| 100 Minutes Add-on | 100 minutes to all local networks | None | 4 weeks | 23 | 8112 |
| 200 Minutes Add-on | 200 minutes to all local networks | None | 4 weeks | 40.25 | 8113 |
| Sawa Like | 500 minutes within stc network | 10GB data, 15GB social | 4 weeks | 74.75 | 7065 |
| Sawa Share | 1000 minutes to all local networks | 45GB data, 40GB social | 4 weeks | 126.50 | 7112 |
| Sawa Post | Unlimited within stc network | 67GB data, unlimited social | 4 weeks | 184 | 7160 |
| Sawa Star | Unlimited within stc network | 104GB data, unlimited social | 4 weeks | 253 | 7220 |
| Sawa Basic 3 Months | 300 minutes to all local networks | 3GB data, 3GB social | 90 days | 103.50 | 37030 |
| Sawa Like Plus 3 Months | 1500 minutes to all local networks | 60GB data, 60GB social | 90 days | 258.75 | 37065 |
Source: stc official prepaid packages page | Verified: July 2026
Two phrases in that table decide most of the value:
- Within stc network means the minutes only work on stc and Sawa numbers. A call to Mobily or Zain is charged separately, even with minutes left.
- To all local networks means the minutes work across every Saudi operator.
The 100 and 200 minute add-ons are the only voice-only products stc sells. That makes them the cheapest talk time if you already have data.
How to Activate an STC Call Package?
Activation works the same way for every code below. It needs no internet connection.
- Open the messaging app on your Sawa line
- Create a new SMS addressed to 900
- Type the package code exactly, with no spaces
- Send it and wait for the confirmation SMS
- Check the package in the mySTC app under active subscriptions
You can also subscribe inside the mySTC app. The app is also where you unsubscribe from a package you no longer want.
STC confirms that any prepaid package can be managed through mySTC or the mystc web portal. This matters, because several packages renew automatically when their validity ends.
Not sure which packages your line can take? Send 8000 to 900 and stc replies with the current list.
Availability differs between regular SIM, eSIM, and visitor lines. Some offers are also seasonal.
Sawa Flex: The STC International Call Package Range
Flex is the part of the range that answers the international question. It works differently from a country bundle.
A Sawa Flex package gives you one pool of minutes. You spend those minutes on Saudi networks or on international calls to a published destination list.
You do not choose a country in advance. You also do not need a second subscription to call home.
| Sawa Flex Package | Minutes (Local and International) | Data | Social | Price (SAR) | Code | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawa Flex 25 | 60 | 1GB | None | 25 | See mySTC app | Occasional short calls |
| Sawa Flex Basic | 100 | 1GB | 1GB | 40.25 | 8116 | A weekly call home |
| Sawa Flex 65 | 350 | 10GB | 15GB | 74.75 | 7066 | Regular callers on a budget |
| Sawa Flex 100 | 1000 | 35GB | 36GB | 115 | 7095 | Daily calls plus real data |
| Sawa Flex 150 | 1600 | 55GB | Unlimited | 172.50 | See mySTC app | Heavy callers |
| Sawa Flex 240 | 2000 | 116GB | Unlimited | 276 | 7241 | Households sharing one line |
| Sawa Flex 340 | 1500 | 110GB | 115GB | 391 | See mySTC app | Maximum data with calling |
Source: stc official prepaid packages page | Verified: July 2026
Sawa Flex minutes cover international calls made from inside Saudi Arabia. For most expats comparing options, that is the deciding detail.
One caution on the destination count. STC lists 70 destinations on some product cards and 54 on others, so confirm your own country first.
Want calls without a large data allowance? Sawa 120 sits outside the Flex naming but behaves the same way.
It gives 1200 local minutes plus international calls to 54 destinations for SAR 138 on code 7120.
Country-Specific International Bundles
STC also runs a smaller set of dedicated country bundles branded sawa international Plus. These target the largest expat communities in the Kingdom.
Each one pairs international minutes with a heavy social media allowance.
| Bundle | International Minutes | Social | Data | Price (SAR) | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt Plus Daily | 20 | 2GB | 2GB | 8 | 8315 |
| Egypt Plus Weekly | 90 | 6GB | 6GB | 35 | 8316 |
| Egypt Plus Monthly | 200 | 50GB | 10GB | 100 | 8333 |
| Philippines Plus Daily | 20 | 3GB | 1GB | 7 | 8317 |
| Philippines Plus Weekly | 80 | 5GB | 5GB | 35 | 8318 |
| Philippines Plus Monthly | 130 | 10GB | 10GB | 80 | 8340 |
| Yemen Plus Daily | 30 | 6GB | None | 10 | 8322 |
| Yemen Plus Weekly | 100 | 10GB | None | 35 | 8323 |
| Yemen Plus Monthly | 130 | 30GB | None | 80 | 8324 |
| Flex Ethiopia Daily | 20 | None | None | 9 | 8208 |
| Flex Ethiopia Weekly | 80 | None | None | 35 | 8258 |
Source: stc official international calls page | Verified: July 2026
Here is the part other guides get wrong.
STC does not publish a Pakistan-only or India-only call package on its official international calls page. The widely quoted “Flex Pakistan” and “Flex India” codes do not appear in stc’s own listings.
Calls to Pakistan and India run on the Sawa Flex minutes described above.
If you find a Pakistan-specific code elsewhere, check it on stc’s site first. A wrong code either fails outright or subscribes you to something you did not want.
The country selector on the stc international calls page is the authoritative source, since rates change per destination.
Roaming Packages Are Not International Call Packages
This confusion costs people real money, so it is worth stating plainly.
STC roaming packages apply only when you are physically outside Saudi Arabia. They do nothing to cut the cost of calling abroad from inside the Kingdom.
Take the GCC roaming bundle at SAR 230 on code 6503. It gives unlimited calls to Saudi Arabia while you travel in the Gulf. It does nothing for calls to the Gulf from Riyadh.
The rule is simple:
- Calling family abroad from your flat in Jeddah or Dammam? You want Sawa Flex or a country Plus bundle.
- Staying reachable while you travel for Hajj, Umrah, or a holiday? You want the roaming range.
The two product families share a page on stc’s website. That is exactly why they get mixed up.
What Happens When Your Minutes Run Out?
STC publishes its fall-back tariffs on the same page as the packages. These rates apply the moment a bundle empties, rather than blocking further use.
- Data after the package is consumed: SAR 2 per MB
- SMS within the stc network: 0.25 halala
- SMS to other networks: 0.35 halala
Nothing stops you at the boundary. The package simply stops covering your usage and your main balance starts draining.
That is why checking your allowance mid-cycle is a habit worth building. Send 2220 to 900, or see the STC data balance check guide for every method.
Pro Tip: Buy a small add-on before your balance drains rather than paying the out-of-bundle rate. At SAR 2 per MB, one 10MB page load costs more than a third of Sawa 15 Daily.
Which STC Call Package Fits Your Calling Pattern?
Choosing well comes down to three questions, not a price comparison.
Who do you call? If your contacts sit on Mobily, Zain, and the MVNOs, an on-net package like Sawa Star loses half its value.
Do you need international minutes at all? WhatsApp calling over data is enough for many people. A data-heavy package with 100 local minutes then beats any Flex tier.
How predictable is your month? Daily and 3 day bundles suit irregular use. The 4 week and 90 day packages reward steady calling volume.
One registration note before you add another line. Every SIM in Saudi Arabia is tied to the holder’s Iqama (إقامة), the official Saudi residency permit.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), formerly the CITC, sets the limit on lines per person. The CST Argami SIM check guide explains how to verify your count.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STC call package code?
There is no single code, since each package has its own number sent to 900. Send 8000 to 900 to see the codes available on your line.
How do I activate an STC international call package?
Send the package code to 900 by SMS from your Sawa line, or subscribe in the mySTC app. Sawa Flex 65 uses code 7066 and Sawa Flex 100 uses code 7095.
Which STC package is best for calling Pakistan or India?
Sawa Flex is the route stc publishes, since its minutes cover many destinations rather than one country. Sawa Flex 65 gives 350 combined local and international minutes for SAR 74.75.
Does STC have a truly unlimited call package?
Sawa Hero at SAR 414 on code 7360 is the only Sawa package with unlimited calls to all local networks. Sawa Star and Sawa Post are unlimited only within the stc network.
Do STC package prices include VAT?
Prices on the sawa prepaid page include the 15% VAT set by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). The international Plus bundles add VAT on credit card payments, so the charge can differ.
How do I cancel an STC call package?
Open the mySTC app or log in to the mystc portal and unsubscribe there. STC confirms both channels work, and cancelling also stops automatic renewal.
How do I check how many minutes I have left?
Send 2220 to 900, or open the mySTC app where your allowance appears on the account screen. The reply is free and works even at zero balance.
Final Thoughts
The prices here sit under a hard expiry printed on stc’s own page, currently 27 September 2026. That date explains why so many package guides quote figures 900 no longer charges.
Treat any list of Sawa codes, including this one, as a snapshot. The codes stay far more stable than the prices attached to them. Learning the two or three that fit your calling pattern beats memorising a table.
Last verified: July 2026
Reviewed by: KSA Content Team
Source: stc official prepaid packages page; stc official international calls page
Package prices, activation codes, and validity periods are subject to change. Verify current details with stc on 900 or at stc.com.sa before subscribing.
