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Available balance check methods
Verizon 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 My Verizon app or the Verizon website.
USSD codes work on any phone without mobile data and are free to dial on the Verizon network.
USSD codes
Verizon USSD balance check codes
| Check type | USSD code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid balance | #225# | Shows prepaid main balance, minutes, and validity |
| Data usage | #3282# | Triggers a free text message with current data usage |
| Minutes used | #646# | Displays minutes used in the current billing cycle |
| Postpaid billing | My Verizon app | Postpaid account via app or web at verizon.com |
| Prepaid refill | #225# | Follow the menu to add prepaid credit |
USSD codes are free for Verizon customers. Data usage via #3282# returns a text message within seconds.
How to check
How to check your Verizon balance
- Open your phone dialer.
- Dial #225# (#BAL#) and press the call button for prepaid balance.
- Dial #3282# (#DATA#) and press call for data usage. Wait for the text message reply.
- Dial #646# (#MIN#) and press call for minutes used.
- For detailed account info, download the My Verizon app or log in at verizon.com.
- Register using your Verizon phone number and verify with a one-time code.
More info
About Verizon balance checks
For Verizon prepaid customers
Dial #225# (#BAL#) to check your prepaid balance. The menu shows: - Main balance and expiration date - Talk, text, and data remaining - Promotional credit and add-ons - Refill options
For minutes used, dial #646# (#MIN#).
For postpaid customers
Postpaid customers manage accounts through the My Verizon app (Android and iOS) and online at verizon.com. Log in with your Verizon ID to view: - Current bill amount and due date - Data, talk, and text usage per line - Line management for family plans - Device payment installments - International travel passes and roaming details
Dial #3282# (#DATA#) from your phone to get a free text message showing your current data usage for the billing cycle.
Verizon APN settings
If you need to set up mobile data on a new device or after a network reset, see our dedicated Verizon US APN settings guide for the correct vzwinternet APN profile.
International roaming balance check
When traveling abroad, USSD codes may not work. Download the My Verizon app before you travel and connect to WiFi to check your account. Verizon 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 Verizon 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 My Verizon app instead.
Questions
Verizon balance check questions
Is #225# free on Verizon?
Yes, dialing #225# (#BAL#), #3282# (#DATA#), and #646# (#MIN#) are free on the Verizon network.
Can postpaid customers use #225#?
Postpaid customers should use the My Verizon 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 Verizon data balance?
Dial #3282# (#DATA#) for a data usage text, or open the My Verizon app for a detailed breakdown by line.
Where can I find Verizon APN settings?
Visit our Verizon US APN settings guide for the correct vzwinternet APN profile.
What does #646# do on Verizon?
Dial #646# (#MIN#) to check minutes used on your Verizon line during the current billing cycle.
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