STC to STC Balance Transfer KSA: Code, Limits, and Fees

The STC to STC balance transfer code is *133*RecipientNumber*Amount#, dialled from your Sawa line. Each transfer must be between SAR 5 and SAR 20, and only works between two STC numbers. Many expats know this as sending “load” to another STC line.

STC to STC Balance Transfer Code KSA: How It Works?

If you have grown up calling prepaid credit “load,” this guide uses that word alongside “balance” throughout. Both mean the same thing on an STC Sawa line. Sending balance to another STC number takes one USSD code. No app or internet connection is needed.

Dial *133*RecipientNumber*Amount#, replacing RecipientNumber with the full 10-digit number and Amount with the SAR figure. For example, sending SAR 10 to 0552565765 means dialling *133*0552565765*10#.

Press call. A confirmation appears on your screen within seconds, and no reply is needed to complete it.

Transfer Limits That Actually Apply

Every source that has verified this against real transfers agrees on the range.

You can send a minimum of SAR 5 and a maximum of SAR 20 per transfer. This applies whether you use the USSD code, SMS, or the mySTC app.

You can send multiple transfers to move more than SAR 20 total. The limit applies per transaction, not per day.

The Transfer Fee: What We Could Not Confirm

Several guides quote a fee of SAR 1.15 for this transfer. Others say SAR 1. A few say certain methods are free while others are not.

We checked these claims against each other and could not find one that traces back to an official STC page. The figures conflict even within some of the guides that state them.

Rather than repeat a number we cannot stand behind, we recommend checking your balance immediately after a transfer. Dial *166# before and after, and the difference tells you the real cost on your line today.

Pro Tip: Fees on prepaid deductions can change without much notice. A before-and-after balance check takes ten seconds and is more reliable than any published figure.

What This Code Does Not Do?

Two limitations get glossed over in most guides, and both matter.

This code does not work across networks. It moves balance between two STC numbers only.

Sending to a Mobily or Zain number will not work. Balance transfer is a same-operator feature everywhere in Saudi Arabia.

STC does not publish a USSD code for international transfers. Sending balance to an STC line in another country is not confirmed to work this way. If you need to send credit abroad, call 900 and ask STC directly rather than relying on an unverified code.

Registration: What Actually Matters

Some guides state that both your SIM and the recipient’s SIM must be registered under your own Iqama (إقامة). That is not accurate, and would defeat the purpose of sending credit to a friend.

What actually matters is simpler. Both numbers need to be active, properly registered STC lines. Each is registered under its own holder’s Iqama, exactly as any Saudi SIM must be.

You are not restricted to sending credit only to your own second line. Sending to a friend, family member, or colleague on STC works the same way.

Other Ways to Send Credit or Data

The USSD code is the fastest route, but two alternatives exist for different situations.

By SMS: Type *133*RecipientNumber*Amount# and send it to 900 instead of dialling it. Useful if your phone has a dialling restriction but can still send texts.

By mySTC app: Open the app, go to Manage, then Transfer, enter the recipient’s number and amount, and confirm. This is the only route with a saved transaction history.

Data works differently from balance. To share data specifically, use the Send a Gift option inside the mySTC app’s subscription section. The *133# code moves SAR credit only, not data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the STC to STC balance transfer code?

The code is *133*RecipientNumber*Amount#, dialled from your Sawa line. It works only between two STC numbers, not other Saudi networks.

What is the minimum and maximum I can transfer?

Each transfer must be between SAR 5 and SAR 20. Send multiple transfers if you need to move a larger total.

Can I send STC balance to a number in another country?

STC does not publish a USSD code for this, so treat it as unconfirmed. Call 900 to ask about sending credit internationally instead.

Final Thoughts

The *133# code itself has stayed consistent for years. The fee figures attached to it online have not been nearly as reliable. When a number cannot be traced to STC directly, a quick before-and-after balance check settles it faster than another search.

Managing recharges on this line too? The Sawa recharge code guide covers topping up before you have credit to send.

Last verified: July 2026

Reviewed by: KSA Content Team

Source: Cross-verified across independent STC user guides; STC customer care (900) for unconfirmed claims

Note: transfer limits and fees are subject to change. Verify current details by calling STC on 900 before relying on this for an urgent transfer.