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Available balance check methods
AT&T offers several ways to check your account balance and data usage. Prepaid customers can use short USSD codes like #225# (#BAL#). Postpaid customers dial #3282# (#DATA#) to receive a text with current data usage. Both prepaid and postpaid customers get the full account view through the myAT&T app or the AT&T website.
USSD codes work on any phone without mobile data and are free to dial on the AT&T network.
USSD codes
AT&T USSD balance check codes
| Check type | USSD code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid balance | #225# | Shows prepaid main balance, data, and add-ons |
| Data usage | #3282# | Triggers a free text message with current data usage |
| Postpaid billing | myAT&T app | Postpaid account via app or web at att.com |
| Prepaid refill | #225# | Follow the menu to add prepaid credit |
| Current plan info | #225# | Displays plan name and remaining high-speed data |
USSD codes are free for AT&T customers. Data usage via #3282# returns a text message within seconds.
How to check
How to check your AT&T balance
- Open your phone dialer.
- Dial #225# (#BAL#) and press the call button for prepaid balance and plan info.
- Dial #3282# (#DATA#) and press call for data usage. Wait for the text message reply.
- For detailed account info, download the myAT&T app or log in at att.com.
- Register using your AT&T phone number and verify with a one-time code.
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About AT&T balance checks
For AT&T prepaid customers
Dial #225# (#BAL#) to check your prepaid balance. The menu shows: - Main balance and expiration date - Talk, text, and data remaining - High-speed data threshold - Refill options
#225# also displays your current plan name and remaining high-speed data.
For postpaid customers
Postpaid customers manage accounts through the myAT&T app (Android and iOS) and online at att.com. Log in with your AT&T user ID to view: - Current bill amount and due date - Data, talk, and text usage per line - Line management for family plans - Device installment plans - International roaming details and travel passes
Dial #3282# (#DATA#) from your phone to get a free text message showing your current data usage for the billing cycle.
AT&T APN settings
If you need to set up mobile data on a new device or after a network reset, see our dedicated AT&T US APN settings guide for the correct APN profile.
International roaming balance check
When traveling abroad, USSD codes may not work. Download the myAT&T app before you travel and connect to WiFi to check your account. AT&T includes international data in many plans, but data speeds and coverage vary by destination.
Troubleshooting
- If USSD codes return no response, restart your phone and confirm you are on the AT&T network.
- Some Android phones require you to press the call button after dialing the USSD code.
- #3282# (#DATA#) sends a text message — check your messaging app if the screen does not update.
- Prepaid balance codes may not work on iOS devices; use the myAT&T app instead.
Questions
AT&T balance check questions
Is #225# free on AT&T?
Yes, dialing #225# (#BAL#) and #3282# (#DATA#) are free on the AT&T network.
Can postpaid customers use #225#?
Postpaid customers should use the myAT&T app or web portal for a complete account view. #225# is designed for prepaid balances. Postpaid users can dial #3282# for data usage.
How do I check my AT&T data balance?
Dial #3282# (#DATA#) for a data usage text, or open the myAT&T app for a detailed breakdown by line.
Where can I find AT&T APN settings?
Visit our AT&T US APN settings guide for the correct APN profile.
How do I refill my AT&T prepaid?
Dial #225# and follow the menu prompts to add prepaid credit, or use the myAT&T app.
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