List of 100 Most Important USSD Codes for Kenyans

List of 100 must have USSD Codes

Brian YanoLast Updated: June 25, 2026

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What are USSD Codes?

Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD, codes are a quick way to access various services on your mobile phone. They are usually short codes that are easy to remember. In Kenya, there are a variety of ussd codes that can be used to access different services. Here is a list of over 100 must have USSD Codes.

Safaricom’s USSD Codes

1. *100#: Customer Service Menu Code

2. *456#: Safaricom services

3. *234#: MPESA services

4. *144#: Airtime balance

5. *400#: Safaricom Home Fiber
6. *141*PIN#: for airtime top up

Airtel Kenya USSD codes

7. *141#: Airtel Talk time Gift Service

8. *133#: Airtime Balance Code

9. *544#: My Airtel Menu

10. *400#: Airtel Super Deal menu code

11. *123#: Airtel Credit Loan code

12. *122#: Airtel WiFi Calling menu code

13. *126*2#: Airtel Balance Transfer code

14. *126*1#: My Number Check AirTel

15. *100*1*4#: Sambaza

Telkom Kenya USSD codes

16. *188#: to check airtime balance

17. *188*: Voucher card number# for loading up airtime

18. *1#: to find out ones number

19. *180#: to buy data

20. *#06#: to check your mobile phone’s IMEI number.

21. *2#: to check your IM

USSD codes used by banks in Kenya

22. *987#: for the Bank of Africa (BOA)

23. *356#: for Guardian Bank

24. *522 #: for KCB Bank

25. *654#: for Commercial Bank of Africa

26. *667#: for Co-operative Bank

27. *722#: for Standard Chartered Bank

28. *325#: for Family Bank Ltd

29. *247#: for Equity Bank

30. *335#: for Ecobank Kenya

31. *344#: for Jamii Bora Bank

Other USSD Codes

1. *361#: Unclaimed Assets
2. Using the code (22846) one can access a range of services from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) using the format ID12345678.
3. Nairobi County Services: *235#: One can pay for their county services such as carpark using this USSD code.
4. Nairobi Water: *888#: Kenyans can access their water bills and mini statements by using this code.
5. eCitizen: *222#: Citizens in Kenya can access their water bills and mini statements by using this code.
6. KRA: *572#: Citizens in Kenya can access their water bills and mini statements by using this code. You can access eTims via this code or via *222#.
7. KPLC (Kenya Power and Lightning Company); *977#: Kenya power has made paying for electricity has over the recent past become particularly convenient by introducing this ussd code.
8. HELB: *642#: Millions of students join university every single year but do not have the luxury of paying their tuition fees, so they acquire helb which can be paid using the ussd code.
9. ‍NSSF: *303#: The National Social Security Fund is responsible for workers in the private sector and as compensation they are paid using this ussd code.
10. NHIF: *155#: A wide range of Kenyans are get their insurance from National Hospital Insurance Fund which make sit possible to pay and register for their services using this USSD code.
11. CRB Listing: *433#: Credit Reference Bureau is responsible for collecting data on loans that have been issued and creates reports .So for one to look up their credit score they can dial.
12. ‍Unknown Mobile numbers registered using your ID
*106*2#: In 2021 Safaricom Kenya introduced a feature that would enable one to get notified anytime a new registration line was created with an individuals ID number and provided the ussd code.

MOST IMPORTANT USSD CODES IN KENYA

1. *361# – Unclaimed assets
2. *433# – CRB ( Metropol )
3. *155# – NHIF Self Service
4. *642# – HELB
5. *303# – NSSF Self Service
6. *977# – KPLC
7. *106# – Sim Registration Status
8. *888# – Nairobi Water
9. *235# – Nairobi County Services.
10. SMS your ID No to 22846 i.e ID12345678 – NTSA (Check status of your DL)
11. *667# – Co-op Bank Self Service
12. *848# – Timiza loan
13. *224# – ABSA Bank Self Service
14. *325# – Family Bank Self Service
15. *247# – Equity Bank Self Service
16. *522# – KCB Bank Self Service
17. *131# – Okoa Jahazi
18. *865# – AON MinetKenya Self Service
19. *619# – Platinum Credit
20. *241# – Premier Credit

USSD Codes for banks in Kenya

KCB Bank USSD Codes (*522#)

1. Airtime Top up: *522*1*1*phone_number*amount#
2. Money Transfer : *522*2*1*account_number*amount#

Equity Bank Kenya USSD Codes (*247#)

1. Airtime Top-up: *247*1*1*amount#
2. Account Money Transfer: *247*2*account_number*amount#

Absa Bank Kenya USSD Codes (*224#)

1. Airtime purchase: *224*1*amount#
2. Money Transfer: *224*2*account_number*amount#

Co-operative Bank USSD Codes (*667#)

1. Airtime purchase: *667*1*amount#
2. Money Transfer: *667*2*account_number*amount#

Stanbic Bank Kenya USSD Codes (*208#)

1. Airtime Top-up: *208*1*amount#
2. Money Transfer: *208*2*account_number*amount#

Diamond Trust Bank USSD Codes (*382#)

1. Airtime purchase: *382*1*amount#
2. Money Transfer: *382*2*account_number*amount#

Standard Chartered Bank USSD Codes (*977#)

1. Airtime purchase: *977*1*amount#
2. Money Transfer: *977*2*account_number*amount#

I&M Bank USSD Codes (458#)

1. Airtime purchase
*458*1*amount#

2. Money Transfer
*458*2*account_number*amount#

NCBA Bank Kenya USSD Codes (*412#)

1. Airtime purchase
*412*1*amount#

2. Money Transfer
*412*2*account_number*amount#

Family Bank USSD Codes (*325#)

1. Airtime purchase

*325*1*amount#

2. Money Transfer

*325*2*account_number*amount#

Major Services’ USSD Codes

1. HELB: *642#
2. NHIF: *155#
3. NSSF: *303#
4. NTSA SMS CODE: 22846
5. KPLC: *977#
6. CRB Listing: *433#
7. *254# for the Hustler Fund

SUMMARY OF ALL IMPORTANT USSD CODES IN KENYA

RECAP OF MUST HAVE IMPORTANT USSD CODES IN KENYA

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