How do I check my Airtel number?
- Dial *121# and press call.
- Select "My Account" (option 3).
- Select "My Number" (option 1).
- Your 11-digit Airtel number appears on screen instantly.
This is the code Airtel Nigeria's own official channels have pointed customers to. If the menu structure looks slightly different on your handset, follow the on-screen prompts. The destination is the same "My Account" section either way.
How do I check my MTN number?
- Dial *123*1*1# and press call.
- This goes directly to "Account Info" then "My Number" within MTN's *123# self-care menu.
- Your number displays on screen.
USSD number-check codes are one of the more frequently reshuffled categories across Nigerian networks, so if *123*1*1# doesn't respond on your handset, don't keep retrying it. Use your phone's Settings app instead, covered below, which is unaffected by any code changes.
How do I check my Glo number?
- Dial *135*8# and press call.
- Your Glo number displays on screen within seconds.
This works free of charge and doesn't require any airtime balance.
How do I check my number if the USSD code doesn't work?
Your phone's own settings always know the number of the SIM inserted in it. This doesn't rely on any network code at all.
- Android: Settings > About Phone > SIM Status (wording varies slightly by manufacturer. Look for "SIM card status" or "Phone number").
- iPhone: Settings > General > About, then scroll down to the "Phone Number" field.
Note that on some phones and some SIMs, this field can show blank if the number wasn't written to the SIM at registration. In that case, the carrier's own USSD code or a call to customer care is the fallback.
Why would I need to check my own number?
The most common reason is a new SIM. Starter packs and replacement SIMs (after loss, theft, or an upgrade to eSIM) often don't come with the number printed anywhere obvious, and you need it to give out to contacts or register on apps.
Dual-SIM phones are the second common case: it's easy to lose track of which SIM slot has which number, especially after swapping SIMs between devices. Checking directly, rather than guessing from memory, avoids giving someone the wrong number for a bank OTP, a delivery rider, or a job application.
People also ask
Does checking my own number cost anything?
No. All three USSD codes above are free, and checking through your phone's Settings app costs nothing and uses no airtime at all.
Why does my USSD code show a different result than expected?
You may have dialed a code meant for a different network, or a code that's been reassigned to a different service. Double-check you're using the code for the SIM actually inserted in that slot, especially on dual-SIM phones.
Can I check someone else's number this way?
No. Every method here only reveals the number of the SIM physically in the phone you're using. To get someone else's number, you'd need to ask them directly or check your own contacts/call log.