An example of how the service works.
Any consumer who has activated the service (your person under care) “Balance of Loved Ones” gives the opportunity to check their balance (your curator). The person who depends on you to dial the necessary command of numbers can check the curator’s money at any time and can top up your account.
“Balance of Loved Ones” is a free service that works in roaming and on the home network. If for any reason your number is blocked, it is still possible to check your funds.
Another way to find out the balance of another Megafon subscriber?
If you are not a Megafon subscriber, but you really need to control the balance of another person - a Megafon subscriber, then mobile applications for balance control will help you with this. For example, “Balance Info” or “AnyBalance” .
These and other similar applications (both paid and free) can be found in the official App Store and Google Play stores. The main advantage of these programs is the ability to track the balance status of an unlimited number of numbers, regardless of the operator. Some of the applications also allow you to control the balance of bank cards. So, all you have to do is choose the application that is most convenient for you, and then you will not only be able to check the balance of another Megafon subscriber, but also of any other operator.
How to connect
The service can be activated by a dependent subscriber.
The person dependent on the curator has the ability to control the service by sending an SMS message to the number five zero six (000006)
To add or remove a curator, a dependent user can use the command *438*1# (call)/ *438*2# (call)
It is possible to send a message, you must send it to the number 000006: when adding – with the text “+” (number), when deleting – with the text “–” (number)
You can simply dial *438#. When the subscriber dials the specified combination, the menu appears:
- Balance of loved ones
- 1. Connect
- 2. Info
You can create a list of up to 10 numbers that will be able to check your balance. Using this number, you can also view the list of numbers, add/remove numbers in the list, get information about the service, and find out the balance of your loved one.
Service management via SMS
How to add a subscriber to the allowed list
Of course, information about the balance is confidential and therefore the operator does not provide the opportunity to find out the balance of a Megafon subscriber in standard ways for other people, otherwise scammers would take advantage of this opportunity. In order for your friend or relative to know your balance, you must add them to a special list of approved checkers. To do this, send a USSD request from the phone on which you will check your balance in the future: *438*1*9ХХХХХХХХХ# , where 9ХХХХХХХХХ is your phone number from which you will check the balance of another Megafon subscriber (the number is entered without the 8).
This list of “guardians” is limited and you can add no more than 5 subscribers who will be able to view your balance. To view the list, dial *438*4# on your phone.
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MegaFon special option
First of all, it comes to the rescue. With it, you don’t need a help desk, or a power of attorney and a subsequent trip to the MegaFon office.
Everything is extremely simple: you add the option to your loved one’s mobile phone and by entering a simple code *438*1*number# on the device, add your phone number to the trusted ones. There is another way: send an SMS to 000006 with the text “+ <number>”. The service itself and technological SMS and codes will not cost you a single ruble. At the same time, it serves reliably both at home and on trips.
If you need to cancel registration, just dial *438*2*number# or send a message to your previous address with the text “- <number>”. Delete the entire list - *438*3# or the message “OFF”. But keep in mind that the service will immediately stop working as soon as the person being tracked removes all “guardians” from the trusted list.
To try the service, you need to dial *100*number of your loved one without 8#.
Please note that if another person’s tariff is corporate, you will not be able to use the service.
The principle of operation of “Balance of Loved Ones”
To have an idea of how to use this function, you need to understand its operating principle. When discussing the issue of controlling the phone balance of loved ones, you need to decide on the names that the Megafon operator uses. There are two main concepts here: “ ward ” and “ guardian ”, for which there is a definition:
- By the name " ward " Megafon understands a subscriber who has agreed to provide access to information on his phone balance for another person to view at any time.
- “ guardian ” a cellular user who has the right at any time to find out detailed information about the availability of money on the balance of another person’s phone.
Conditions for connection
allows Megafon subscribers to independently check the account status on the mobile numbers of their relatives and friends. But to do this, your “wards” must also become users of this service and give you, as their “guardians,” access to personal financial information. After this, to check the account balance of a loved one, just type a special short command on the keyboard of your gadget, and someone else’s balance will be reflected on your screen.
You can activate the “Balance of Loved Ones” option on all tariff plans of the Megafon operator, with the exception of only corporate numbers. The service is available for use both in the home zone and when requested in roaming. Connection is free, sending requests and SMS to manage options is also free of charge.
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Use from Megafon
To activate the option described above and gain access to someone else’s phone, it is enough for the owner of the desired SIM card to:
- dial the command *438*xxx# on your smartphone (instead of xxx, indicate the number of the “guardian” in international format);
- press the call button.
After which the service will be active. It is important to emphasize that activation of the option and subsequent checks are absolutely free. Control will not cost subscribers a penny.
To find out the balance of someone else's Megafon number, you will need to dial a special USSD command *100*xxx#. In this case, instead of xxx, the phone number of the SIM card being checked is entered.
It is worth emphasizing that to obtain information about using the option, just dial a simple combination *438# and follow the system’s recommendations. In standard situations, this request allows you to see the list of reviewers. The mentioned combination will not help the controlling person, since it was already said above that he cannot control the connection.
Check the balance on someone else's phone via the Internet
If difficulties arise in gaining access to information and using the mobile service, subscribers can use their personal account on the company’s official portal. To view financial information on your computer, you will need:
- log in to your personal account;
- find the “additional features” section;
- use the item that offers checking the balance of the linked number;
- get the information you need.
But it should be emphasized that the service is not available to all subscribers. Only those individuals whose tariff supports the use of the described option will be able to receive assistance and access to financial data.
Detailed description of some methods
It is provided free of charge and can be connected to any tariff plans except corporate ones. Activate the service using the combination *105*600# (send an empty text message, number 000105600). When “SMS check” is turned on, you will receive SMS messages about movements of funds on your phone account.
Connect using the USSD command *1000#. After activating the service, your phone will constantly display your current balance. Information is updated after paid actions and account top-ups. Subscription fee – 45 rubles/month.
Allows you to see the balance of another person (“mentee”). This can be done free of charge from the “ward” number by dialing a command in the format *438*1*9ХХХХХХХХХ#. To find out the status of the client’s account, use the format command *100* client’s number with “9”#.
Nuances
Let us consider in more detail the features of the provision and the main limitations of the option:
- It allows you to view the current account status of a specific person using one command.
- The function does not require activation on the SIM card and is provided free of charge to all Megafon users.
- To check personal information about another consumer, you must obtain consent from him in the form of confirmation via SMS on the phone.
- The consumer can create a list of contacts who can control their data. It can contain no more than three contacts.
- To view the list, edit it, add or delete a number, use the service combination *438# and follow the recommendations on the display of your mobile device.
- The service on Megafon is managed by the user who agrees to have their data verified.
Is it possible to find out the status of another user's personal account?
To always stay in touch, it is recommended to conduct periodic checks of your personal account. For this purpose, the USSD combination *100# has been implemented. But in this way you can only check the characteristics of your number.
But sometimes you need to view information about another consumer from your phone. For example, about your child, because children can be careless and forget to put money on the SIM card on time. For such purposes, the provider has implemented a special service for relatives and friends. There is no other available method, because otherwise, you will violate the confidentiality of user data if you act without the permission of the other party.
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