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TelcoNovember 7, 20255 min readby E-WALE Team

Glo Shortcodes for Ghana

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Introduction

Glo Ghana offers a comprehensive range of services accessible through USSD short codes. This reference table provides quick access to all Glo short codes, making it easy to find the right code for any service you need - from checking your balance to buying data bundles, managing Friends & Family, borrowing airtime, or managing your account.

Quick Tip

All these short codes work by dialing them directly from your Glo mobile phone. Simply enter the code and press the call button to access the service.

Complete Glo Short Codes Table

Shortcode Description
*124# Balance enquiry. Check your credit balance.
*134*xxx xxxx xxx# Top up
*1244# Check your Glo mobile number
*124*1# Check bonus data balance
*124*2# Service information
*124*3# Tariff information
*555# Buy data plans
*543# Buy airtime and data
*5321# Glo airtime borrow
*555*1# Share your data with 3 Glo lines. Visit http://hsi.glo.com/HSISelfCarePortal/ to share.
*127*27*number# Gift Yakata plus data
*101*1*F&F Glo Number# Add numbers to Friends & Family list
*101*2*<Old Glo No.>*<New Glo No.> Modify numbers on Friends & Family list
*101*3*<Old Glo No.># Delete numbers on Friends & Family list
*101*4# To retrieve the list of Family & Friends numbers
*125*1# Family and friends
*125*2# Package and charging plan
*455# Glo Yakata
*777# Blackberry plans
108 Voicemail sending
109 Voicemail receiving
100 Call centre
121 Customer care
*400# To know if your number is registered
PORT to 600 Number portability
02xxxxxxxx Simbox to 419 Report SIM-Box fraud

How to Use Glo Short Codes

Using Glo short codes is simple:

  1. Open your phone's dialer
  2. Enter the short code exactly as shown in the table
  3. Press the call button
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts or menu options
  5. Complete your transaction or access the service

Important Notes

  • All short codes are case-sensitive - enter them exactly as shown
  • Some services may require a registered Glo SIM card
  • Service charges may apply for some codes - check before using
  • Some codes may vary slightly - always check with Glo customer service if unsure
  • For recharge codes, replace "xxx xxxx xxx" with your scratch card PIN (remove spaces)
  • For Friends & Family codes, replace placeholder numbers with actual 10-digit Glo numbers
  • For SMS-based codes, send the text message exactly as specified

Quick Reference Categories

Airtime & Balance

  • • *124# - Check balance
  • • *134*PIN# - Top up
  • • *5321# - Borrow airtime
  • • *543# - Buy airtime

Data Bundles

  • • *555# - Buy data plans
  • • *124*1# - Check bonus data
  • • *555*1# - Share data
  • • *127*27*number# - Gift Yakata data

Friends & Family

  • • *101*1*number# - Add F&F
  • • *101*2*old*new - Modify F&F
  • • *101*3*number# - Delete F&F
  • • *101*4# - View F&F list
  • • *125*1# - Family and friends

Account Services

  • • *1244# - Check number
  • • *400# - Check registration
  • • *124*2# - Service info
  • • *124*3# - Tariff info
  • • 121 or 100 - Customer care

Friends & Family Management

Glo allows you to manage your Friends & Family list for discounted calls. Here's how to use each code:

Add a Number to Friends & Family

Format: *101*1*0244123456#

Example: To add 0244123456, dial: *101*1*0244123456#

Modify a Number on Friends & Family

Format: *101*2*old number*new number#

Example: To change 0244123456 to 0244765432, dial: *101*2*0244123456*0244765432#

Delete a Number from Friends & Family

Format: *101*3*0244123456#

Example: To delete 0244123456, dial: *101*3*0244123456#

View Your Friends & Family List

Simply dial: *101*4#

This will display all numbers currently on your Friends & Family list.

Data Sharing

Glo allows you to share your data with up to 3 other Glo lines:

  1. Dial *555*1# to access the data sharing menu
  2. Follow the prompts to add recipient numbers
  3. Alternatively, visit http://hsi.glo.com/HSISelfCarePortal/ to manage data sharing online
  4. You can share data with up to 3 Glo numbers

Airtime Recharge

To recharge your airtime using a scratch card:

  1. Scratch your Glo recharge card to reveal the PIN
  2. Dial *134*PIN# (replace PIN with your scratch card number, remove spaces)
  3. Press the call button
  4. Your airtime will be credited immediately

Example: If your PIN is 123456789, dial *134*123456789#

Borrowing Airtime

Glo allows you to borrow airtime when you run out:

  1. Dial *5321#
  2. Follow the prompts to borrow airtime
  3. The borrowed amount will be deducted from your next recharge, plus a small service fee

Glo Yakata

Glo Yakata is a special promotion offering bonus data and other benefits:

  • Dial *455# to access Glo Yakata services
  • Dial *127*27*number# to gift Yakata plus data to another Glo number
  • Check current Yakata offers and promotions

Need Help?

If you need assistance with any Glo service or short code:

  • Dial 121 or 100 to contact Glo customer care
  • Visit your nearest Glo service center
  • Check Glo's official website for updated information
  • Some services may also be available through the Glo Mobile App

Conclusion

This comprehensive table provides quick access to all Glo Ghana short codes. Keep this reference handy whenever you need to access Glo services. The table format makes it easy to find the exact code you need for airtime recharge, data bundles, Friends & Family management, borrowing services, and account management.

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