Checking your load balance is one way to know if you have enough load to make a call or register to a prepaid promo. If you’re a Globe prepaid or postpaid subscriber, you might want to know how to perform a balance inquiry and check your Globe balance, and we’re here to teach you how.
It’s also a good thing to check your balance from time to time, especially if you’re currently subscribed to a promo. That way, you will know when your prepaid promo will expire so that you can prepare for it and register to another promo. If you’re subscribed to a mobile data promo, you will also know how many MBs you have remaining in your data allocation.
Globe balance inquiry is free so you can check your balance as many times as you want. Just choose your favorite method to inquire about your Globe balance, whether by texting a keyword, dialing a number or using the SIM menu. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages, so pick one that you are most comfortable with.
We personally test each method to determine if it’s still working, and we even include screenshots to guide you on the correct way to check your balance in Globe. If you find out that a certain method is no longer working, just let us know and we will update this article.
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Dial *143#
This is probably the quickest and easiest way to check your balance in Globe because you don’t have to memorize any keywords.
Just dial the USSD code *143# and a menu will appear. It will instantly show how much prepaid load you have remaining in your account.
To check your remaining data balance, select MyAccount by entering the corresponding number (in this case, 0) and pressing Send. Afterwards, select Data Balance.
You will then receive a text message with your remaining data allocation.
Globe balance inquiries via *143# are free and you can check your balance even if you have zero load balance.
Text BAL to 222
You can also check your load balance in Globe by texting BAL to 222.
You will immediately receive a text message containing your load balance, expiration date and free texts. However, it will not show your data balance even if you are subscribed to a mobile data promo.
This text inquiry service is totally free and you can use it even if you have zero balance.
Text DATA BAL to 8080
If you are subscribed to an Internet data promo and you how much data you have remaining, text DATA BAL to 8080.
You will receive a text message with a summary of your remaining data allocation.
This text inquiry service is also free and you can use it even if you have zero load balance.
To summarize, if you want to know how much prepaid load you have remaining, text BAL to 222. If you want to know how much mobile data you have remaining, text DATA BAL to 8080.
Call 222
Another way to check your balance in Globe is to call 222. This is not a customer service hotline but an automated service that will immediately send you a text message containing your prepaid load balance.
Calling 222 is free and doesn’t require a maintaining balance. It will only text your prepaid load balance but not your data balance. To know your remaining data allocation, text DATA BAL to 8080.
Use the GlobeOne App
The GlobeOne app allows you to manage all aspects of your Globe prepaid or postpaid account. With this mobile app, you can check your load balance, track your data usage, subscribe to Globe promos, pay bills, buy or borrow load, and many more.
To start using the GlobeOne app, download it from Google Play or the App Store. Create an account and add your mobile number tapping your account name and then selecting “Manage Accounts.” Tap “Add Account” and follow the instructions to add your number.
You can switch between accounts (if you have several) and the app will instantly show that account’s load balance and remaining data balance, if any.
The GlobeOne app is an easy and convenient way to check your load and data balance in Globe because all you have to do is to open the app. The downside is that requires you to be connected to the Internet. Still it’s a great option for managing several Globe accounts in one place, especially if you have a postpaid plan or a Globe at Home account aside from your prepaid number.
Conclusion
Checking your Globe balance is so easy that even a child can do it. The only issue is memorizing the numbers that you have to text or call. We recommend saving these numbers in your contacts or phonebook for easy and convenient access. For example, you can save *143# as “Globe USSD code” and 222 as “Globe Balance Inquiry” in your contacts so you don’t have to memorize them.
If you have any questions and concerns about your Globe account, call the Globe customer service hotline 211.
