NTC USSD Codes 2026: Complete Nepal Telecom Balance, Data, Loan & Recharge Code List

Most Used NTC Codes

NTC Balance Check Code

Does it work on prepaid? Yes, this is the standard balance code for GSM prepaid subscribers.

Does it work on postpaid? Postpaid accounts are billed rather than balance-based, so postpaid users generally check usage and dues through the Nepal Telecom app, self-care portal, or by calling 1498, rather than through *400#.

What if *400# is not working? Try again after a few seconds, confirm you selected the correct SIM on a dual-SIM phone, and check you have signal. See the code troubleshooting section below if it still fails.

NTC Loan Code 2026: How to Take Namaste Credit

Nepal Telecom calls its balance-loan service Namaste Credit. It is an emergency top-up of your own balance, not a cash loan, and NTC's own service page describes it as free of interest and extra charges.

Per Nepal Telecom's current official page, Namaste Credit is available to prepaid GSM and CDMA subscribers who have used their SIM for 3 months or more. The available credit amount is currently Rs. 30, and it depends on factors like how long you have used the SIM and how actively you recharge and use the network, so not everyone sees the same amount. The used credit is recovered automatically from your next top-up (with partial recovery if the top-up is smaller than the debt), there is no separate service charge, and the credit cannot be transferred to another number.

NTC Data Pack Code

Package prices and bundle sizes change often, so this page does not attempt to list every current combo offer. Instead:

View Latest NTC Packages (Official)

If Merokalam ever displays specific package prices elsewhere on the site, each listing will carry its own "Last price check" date, and packages will be grouped by type: daily, weekly, 28/30-day, unlimited voice-plus-data, and add-on. NTC's mobile app also shows your currently subscribed packages, remaining resources, and validity in a graphical view, which is often easier to read than a USSD menu.

NTC Number Check Code

How to Check Whose Name an NTC SIM Is Registered To

NTC Recharge Code

Nepal Telecom's own recharge and top-up page lists the App, the online ATM/card portal at cardpay.ntc.net.np, the website's Self-Care feature, and digital wallets (eSewa, Khalti, IMEPay, CellPay, mobile banking apps) as the current official recharge channels for a scratch/recharge card or online recharge.

Other recharge options: the Nepal Telecom app (Recharge Now), online recharge via cardpay.ntc.net.np using a debit/credit/ATM card, and eSewa, Khalti, IMEPay, CellPay, or your bank's mobile app.

How to Transfer NTC Balance to Another NTC Number

Who can transfer? NTC's official page states balance transfer is available only to prepaid GSM users, with a limit of Rs. 10 to Rs. 500 per transaction and a maximum of 20 transfers per day.

Can prepaid send to postpaid? NTC's page describes the service as prepaid-to-prepaid balance transfer; it does not list postpaid numbers as eligible recipients on the current official page.

What happens with the security code? It is a personal code tied to your number, requested fresh each time via SMS. Do not share it publicly or in a photo or screenshot.

Why is balance transfer failing? Common reasons include an expired or incorrect security code, an amount outside the Rs. 10 to Rs. 500 range, having already reached the 20-transfers-per-day limit, or attempting to send to a non-prepaid-GSM number.

NTC 4G Activation Code

If you still have a 2G/3G SIM, NTC's FAQ states you need to exchange it for a 4G/LTE-compatible SIM through the regular SIM replacement process at an NTC office; the service activation itself is free. Having 4G activated on your SIM does not guarantee 4G everywhere: your phone must support 4G, and you need to be inside an area with 4G coverage. You can check VoLTE status by dialing *111# or calling 1444.

NTC International Roaming Code

Per NTC's current page: prepaid customers can activate through *1415*7# or the app. Postpaid customers can also use *1415*7#, or visit an NTC counter with a government-issued ID; postpaid activation additionally requires a minimum balance of Rs. 5,000, and if the balance later drops below Rs. 3,000, only data service continues to work. Customers who are already abroad can activate by emailing roaming.support@ntc.net.np. Balance queries work normally while roaming (dial *400#), and NTC's official contact for roaming issues from outside Nepal is +977-1-5901498.

For current per-country rates, use NTC's official tariff pages rather than a reproduced table here, since roaming tariffs change and vary widely by destination.

NTC USSD Code Not Working? Try These Fixes

• Temporary network problem: wait a minute and try again; USSD sessions occasionally fail during high network load.
• Weak signal: move to an area with better reception before dialing.
• Wrong SIM selected on a dual-SIM phone: confirm you're dialing from the NTC SIM's slot, not the other operator.
• Code entered incorrectly: USSD codes are sensitive to exact characters; retype rather than editing an old code.
• Service available only for prepaid or only for postpaid: some codes, like *400#, are built for prepaid; postpaid users should check the app or call 1498 instead.
• Old or discontinued code: if a code you found elsewhere doesn't match this page, NTC may have changed it; use the current table above.
• SIM not eligible for the service: services like Namaste Credit require a minimum SIM age and are rolled out in phases, so a new SIM may not see it yet.
• Roaming situation: some domestic codes behave differently abroad; balance check works while roaming, but recharge and other services may need the app or a different channel.
• USSD session timeout: if a menu takes too long to respond, the session can expire; redial and respond more quickly.
• Phone or network settings issue: restarting your phone or toggling airplane mode briefly often resolves a stuck USSD session.

NTC Customer Support: Call 1498 (from outside Nepal: +977-1-5901498). There is no hidden "reset code" for stuck services; if a fix above doesn't work, customer support is the reliable next step.

USSD Code or Nepal Telecom App: Which Is Better?

For a quick balance or number check, the USSD code is faster. For package management and usage information, the Nepal Telecom app is usually easier.

Complete NTC Code List

Every code below is taken directly from Nepal Telecom's own current service and short-code pages. Use the search box or category buttons above to filter this table.

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Official Sources

Merokalam is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Nepal Telecom. Every code on this page is checked against NTC's own current pages rather than copied from another site; if you ever find a mismatch, the official pages above are the final authority.