Lyca Mobile USSD Shortcuts: Check Balance and Data Balance Quickly

Originally published on 2015-10-22; fully revised and updated.

This page is a practical quick reference for Lyca Mobile users who want to check account balance and data balance directly from the phone dialer. You will find the two known shortcut codes from the original post, how to use them correctly, and what to do if they fail.

Source post: Lyca Mobile Shortcuts.

Lyca Mobile shortcut codes at a glance

How to use these USSD codes

• Open your phone dialer.
• Enter the code exactly, including * and #.
• Tap the call button to submit the USSD request.
• Wait for the network response and read the returned balance details.

*101#
*136#Code language: PHP (php)

USSD check workflow

flowchart TD
    A[Open phone dialer] --> B[Enter USSD code]
    B --> C{Code format correct}
    C -- no --> D[Re enter code]
    C -- yes --> E[Send request]
    E --> F{Network response received}
    F -- yes --> G[Read balance result]
    F -- no --> H[Retry later or contact Lyca support]

Troubleshooting when a code does not work

• Confirm the code was typed exactly as shown.
• Check mobile signal strength before retrying.
• Ensure the Lyca SIM is active and selected for calls.
• Retry after a short wait if the network is temporarily busy.
• If it still fails, verify current local short codes with official Lyca support for your country.

Best practices

• Save frequently used codes in contacts (for example, “Lyca Balance” and “Lyca Data”).
• Run balance checks before activating data-heavy tasks like hotspot use.
• Re-validate codes periodically, since USSD menus can change by region or over time.

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