The Ultimate NTC Services Guide: All Essential USSD Codes You Need

If you are in this blog then it means that you are struggling to remember the different NTC(Nepal Telecom) codes for every single service. Sometimes you need to check your data balance, and sometimes you want to figure out how to transfer money to a friend in NTC sim.

For you easiness and searching for these answers one by one, we have combined the Ultimate NTC Services Guide. Whether you need to check who your SIM is registered to or need an emergency loan (Namaste Credit), this guide covers everything.

Below are the official, updated methods in 2025 to manage your NTC SIM card effortlessly.

1. How to Identify Your NTC SIM Details

It is common to forget your own ntc number, especially if you have a new SIM. More importantly, with stricter KYC rules in Nepal, knowing the registered owner's name of your SIM is compulsory to ensure you don't lose your number.

How to See NTC Number

Sometimes some people ask for your mobile number then you need to provide your phone number to another person but if you don't know your own mobile number then you may call in that same person mobile to give your mobile number but you don't need to call that person to find out your Ntc mobile number. You can simply open your dialer then type *9# then call in that number that will instantly show your NTC mobile number on your screen.

How to Check NTC Number Owner Name

Many users unknowingly use SIMs registered to family members. Is your SIM card actually registered in your name? You should verify this to avoid issues with banking or mobile app verification. To check whether the sim you are using on your phone is registered on your number or not you can simply dial *922# on your dialer and then call it then the system will display the name of the person who legally owns the SIM card.

Note: If the name is incorrect, you must visit the nearest NTC office with your citizenship to transfer ownership of that number to your name.

2. Managing Your Balance in NTC

Managing your ntc balance is hard sometimes but it shouldn't be hard after completely reading this ultimate Nepinsights blog. Here is how to keep track of your balance in ntc and help friends in need.

How to Check Balance in NTC

There are two easy ways to see how much main balance you have left.

• Method 1 (Simple and Fastest): To check balance in NTC through dialer firstly you need to dial *400# in your dialer then call in that number then your balance will get displayed.
• Method 2 (IVR): To check balance in NTC through IVR(automated voice) first call 1415 and listen to the voice and follow the instructions. This is lengthy but very useful for some users.

How to Transfer Balance in NTC

Do you want to transfer balance to a friend or family member from NTC to NTC? If yes then you can transfer your balance from two ways.

Method 1 of transferring balance in NTC

This method is most useful if you have keypad mobile and don’t have a internet acces.

Step 1: Get Your Security Code

• Go to your Message Box.
• Type SCODE and send it to 1415.
• You will receive a password (security code) via SMS. Copy it and keep it safe!

Step 2: Transfer the Balance

• Dial the following format: *422*SecurityCode*FriendMobileNumber*Amount#

• Example: If your code is 1234, friend's number is 9841XXXXXX, and you want to send Rs. 50: *422*1234*9841XXXXXX*50#

Method 2 of transferring balance in NTC:

This method of transferring balance in NTC to NTC is very simple. Firstly, open the Nepal Telecom app (if you don’t have yet then download) then in the beginning of the app there is the option of Transferring the balance simply click on that then enter the destination number then click next then enter the amount you want to transfer then click done. In few seconds, your balance will get transferred. This is faster and very simple method. You can use this method if you have NTC app and have a internet access.

3. Internet and Data Services

NTC offers some of the most affordable data packs in Nepal, but taking data pack and finding how much data is available to use can be tricky if you don't know the code.

How to Take Data Pack in NTC

Don't use the internet on your phone directly because it deducts main balance fastly and it is very expensive! You should always buy a data pack in NTC for cheaper price.  To take data pack in NTC you need to Dial *1415# then you will see a menu. Reply with 9 for Day packs, 3 for Unlimited Night packs, Then select that data package which fits your needs.

How to Check Data in NTC || How to see available data in NTC

It’s a big problem after buying ntc data pack that we don’t know how much data is available to use or to know it is finished or not. It deducts a big charge if the data pack is finished and we are still using data. Here is how to check your remaining data in ntc.

• Method 1 (USSD): Dial *1415*55# in your phone then it will let you know how much data is left.
• Method 2 (SMS): Type VL and send it to 1415.

You will get a message showing exactly how much data volume is left and when it expires. Or you can simply open NTC app then in the beginning interface it will show your available data.

4. Emergency Services in Ntc

Sometimes we run out of balance in the middle of an urgent conversation and we don’t have recharge card available and don’t have the time to recharge and it become the great problem. For that problem NTC has a "Sapati" (Loan) feature formally known as Namaste Credit in which you can urgently take loan and the amount is deducted automatically next time you recharge.

How to Take Loan in NTC (Namaste Credit)

This feature allows you to make calls or use data even when your balance is zero. Here’s how you can simply take the loan in NTC:

• Step 1: Send an SMS with the word START to 1477.
• Step 2: Dial *1477# to see if you are eligible or how much loan you have used.

Note: This service usually activates automatically on older SIM cards.

NTC All USSD Codes

Here is a cheat sheet you can screenshot for later use:

FAQS of NTC

Q1: How can I transfer balance in NTC without a security code?

You cannot transfer balance in NTC without a security code. You must get the code first by sending SCODE to 1415 via SMS.

Q2: What is the code to check data in NTC?

The fastest wayto check data in NTC is to dial *1415*55#.

Q3: What are the NTC Balance Transfer limits?

The limit of NTC balance transfer is Max Rs. 500 per transaction, with a limit of 20 transfers per day.

Q4: NTC 4G not working. How to fix?

If your NTC 4g is not working you can Dial *444# to ensure 4G is activated on your SIM, and check your phone's network settings (LTE/4G).