Thanks to the Mobile Bank, it became possible to carry out the necessary operations, as well as receive information about the state of the card account. For maximum convenience, a directory of Sberbank USSD commands was created. Short commands are sent to Sberbank via SMS.
The main types of USSD (SMS) requests of Sberbank
USSD commands are sent via SMS. These requests are free (excluding roaming) and can be performed for all major operators: Megafon, Beeline, MTS.Using USSD command *900*01# , you can find out the balance of the card account. For the Economy package, it is paid.
Useful USSD Commands
- For help: *900#;
- To top up any phone number: *900*phone number*amount#. The phone number is indicated without spaces with a code designation;
- To recharge your own number: *900*amount#;
- To transfer money to someone else's card: 900*12*ХХХХ*YYYY*amount# (where XXXX is the last 4 digits of the sender's card, YYYY is the last 4 digits of the recipient's card);
- Information about recent transactions - *900*02*ХХХХ# (where ХХХХ are the last 4 digits of the card);
- Information about valid cards - *900*06#;
- Check card balance - *900*01#.
The USSD command to Sberbank Online is sent to number 900. The requested information comes in the form of a return message.
Also, to check the balance, you can send "01" or SMS with the word: BALANCES, REMAINDER, BALANCE, BALANCE, OSTATOK and indicate the last four digits of the card number separated by a space.
Getting a card statement
The extract includes information on the last 10 transactions.
Transfer to card via SMS
A message about the transfer or payment of the phone must contain:
- any of the commands: PEREVOD, TRANSLATION, PEREVESTI, TRANSLATE;
- phone number (if this is a number linked to the card, it does not need to be indicated);
- amount.
Blocking the card with a short USSD command
The Sberbank USSD command directory also contains a message to block the card. It looks like this:
Explanation of this USSD command:
Response from the bank to the sent message:
When you enter the verification code, you receive confirmation of the card blocking:
USSD commands and operations
With short commands, you can:- pay for the services: beneficiary's letter code, contract number, personal account/wallet number, amount, last 4 digits of the card number. Restriction on the operation of 10 thousand rubles;
- repay the loan debt: KREDIT or CREDIT, contract number, amount, last 4 digits of the card;
- transfer to the center for helping sick children “Give Life”: GRANTLIFE or GIVE LIFE, amount, last 4 digits of the card number. Restriction on the operation from 50 rubles to 10 thousand rubles;
- billing payments: beneficiary's letter code, payer's code, payment month in digits, last 4 digits of the card number.
Information that can be obtained using SMS commands:
- card lock: 03 or the word BLOKIROVKA, BLOCKING, BLOCK, as well as the last 4 digits of the card number and the reason for blocking (0 - loss, 1 - theft, 2 - in an ATM, 3 - other);
- recent card account transactions: 02 or the word HISTORY, ISTORIA, VYPISKA, EXTRACT, as well as the last 4 digits of the card number;
- Mobile banking blocking: 04 or the word BLOKIROVKAUSLUG, BLOCKING SERVICES, BLOKIROVKAUSLUGI, BLOCKING SERVICES, BLOCKSERVICE;
- deactivation of the "Quick payment" service: sending the word NULL;
- Unblocking Mobile Banking: 05 or the word RASBLOKIROVKAUSLUG, UNBLOCKSERVICE, UNBLOCKING THE SERVICE, as well as the last 4 digits of the card number;
- information about cards linked to the Mobile Bank: 06 or the word INFO, SPRAVKA, HELP, INFORMATION, INFO.
USSD commands may also be required in order to disable MTS auto payment.
The Sberbank USSD command directory on the official website contains many useful queries. Sberbank USSD commands operate not only within Moscow, but also in other cities of the Russian Federation, based on the coverage area of specific mobile operators.
USSD request and response (flash).
This is a specific function, unlike, for example, sending SMS, but it can also be useful. So, we have a computer and a cell phone connected to it.
What can we get useful from this function? Do you often check your cell phone balance? For this, it is usually used USSD request. For example, balance inquiry for a number from MTS looks like this *100# , i.e. it is this combination that you type on the keys of your cell phone and press the call button. In response to you, the current balance of your account is displayed on the screen.
This feature was added to the program at the request of one of the users. I will be very grateful to you if you send me what exactly you use this function for. So far, I only see it to control the account balance, although different operators may have quite interesting USSD commands. In fact, the algorithm is simple - your program sends a USSD request via SimpleSMS, receives a response to a text file, and then analyzes the contents of this file.
In the process of receiving SMS, the program generates log file(not to be confused with the technical log file!). The default name of this file is ussd_SimpleSMS.log (the prefix “ussd_” is added to the name specified in the INI file - see).
COMMAND LINE OPTIONS.
1 . INI=FILE_NAME_SETTINGS- if you use a different program settings file name than the default file name. For example, INI=test1.ini ;
2 a. USSD1=COMMAND- indicates to the program that it is required to execute a USSD request with the COMMAND string, for example USSD1=*100#1 is getting a balance
2 b. USSD2=FULL USSD STRING- indicates to the program that it is required to execute a USSD request with a FULL USSD STRING string. different from option 2a that allows you to work directly with the AT command AT+CUSD. And to request, for example, the same balance from MTS, you need to write USSD2=0,$ *100#$ ,15, which corresponds to the AT command AT+CUSD=0," *100#" ,15. Attention, feature - given that the command is transmitted via the command line symbol “ (quotes) should be replaced with a dollar sign $ .
3
. UssdPduR=FULL USSD STRING- indicates to the program that it is required to execute a USSD request with a FULL USSD STRING string. Same as USSD2
. It appeared due to the fact that, for example, the Huawei e1550 modem, this command must be transmitted in encoded form. The parameter can be written either UssdPduR, or UssdPduL- depending on the language ( R Russian or L atinitsa) of the operator's response. Or use generic UssdPduA- then the program itself will determine the encoding of the response. For example, to view the balance of MTS, you need to run it like this:
Simplesms UssdPduR=1,*100#,15
And for Megaphone like this: Simplesms UssdPduA=1, $
*100#$
,15
4 . RMSG=FILE_NAME_TO_SAVE_RESPONSE- if you want to set your own file name for saving the answer, for example, RMSG=ussd1.txt. Otherwise, the program itself will assign a file name in the format: COM port_ussd.txt
START!
It remains to write a command line to run the program. In my example, it looked like this (the line to start the program is underlined in red):
Given the command line, the program created the file “ussd1.txt”. In the picture below you can see the contents of this file:
File format uniquely simple - the response received from the mobile operator is recorded.
Please pay attention to some subtleties. Different cell models interpret and perceive (or do not perceive) AT commands in a slightly different way. Therefore, not everything can work smoothly and chocolate. If your task really deserves to be solved, then everything is possible. Send comments, a description of a specific area of application - if it is really necessary, then we will agree.
This reception function was tested on a Sony Ericsson Z310i phone sent to me by one of the program users specifically for this purpose.
Taking care of its customers, it offers a wide range of services, useful options, competitive rates, and, not least, managing your own number using personal account tools. To achieve this goal, service telephone numbers are used, as well as USSD team Megafon. Armed with such technologies, you can manage your personal number directly from your phone, even without access to the Internet. Where can I get a list with useful MegaFon numbers, as well as get brief information about their purpose? Our short article will tell you about all this.
And so, let's look at the necessary and useful numbers from MegaFon: All kinds of numbers for reference and information; Numbers for current account management and financial issues; Numbers that control the tariff model and a number of associated services. In this review, emergency numbers will also be provided.
Reference useful numbers
One of the most significant and authoritative numbers of Megafon, by right, is considered to be a reference service - 0500 . Many problems are solved thanks to this number. Help MegaFon will help you get answers to important questions, as well as connect the necessary service, or turn off the one that is no longer relevant. This service will help you understand any setting with the help of voice prompts that work automatically.
Remarkably, this service provides access to its service around the clock. It is possible to get through to the MegaFon help desk not only from a mobile phone, but also from a landline. To this end, the network registered the number 8-800-550-05-00, which is a complete copy of the above service. It contains in its database the same information as the short number, and is an indispensable assistant in managing various functions.
Do you like to travel and visit different countries? In this case, the number +7-926-111-05-00 is just for you. A number dialed in this format will allow you to call MegaFon's help desk from any country in the world. By the way, the connection to the help desk from international roaming will be free.
The next helpline number is the number with the voice automatic assistant. By calling the mobile number 0505, which is free, you can get detailed information on all your questions. Automatic intelligent informant works around the clock, without interruptions, failures and queues.
List of emergency numbers
- 101 - call fire departments;
- 102 - police call number;
- 103 - ambulance;
- 104 - gas emergency service;
- 112 - operational and emergency rescue service (Unified Service).
By dialing the emergency number using the voice menu, you can easily contact representatives of the fire, gas, medical and police departments.
Certain models of mobile phones can also accept the usual emergency dialing - 01, 02, 03 and 04.
USSD balance management commands
We already know the most necessary and important MegaFon reference numbers. Now let's get acquainted with the teams that are responsible for the balance. Basic USSD command - *100# A that defines the current account of its owner. This simple number can be learned without difficulty or entered into a contact book.
If when using the command *100# if there are problems (the information is not visible or it is difficult to distinguish), then you can always find out your balance by calling 0501. The autoinformer will tell you.
Next USSD request *550# informs about the detailed balance. A text message arrives on your mobile, which displays the following data:
- Available funds;
- Granted limit;
- Current balance.
Available funds are the sum of the current balance and the cash limit provided by the operator. In order to receive information about available minutes, SMS and Internet traffic, there is a command in the MegaFon network *558# . By sending such a request to the operator, in a few seconds you will receive a comprehensive answer to your question.
Mentioning all the useful numbers of the cash account management operator, one cannot fail to note the bonus program. To find out the balance of bonus points, you must send a request *105*5# . Also, this request will help you to exchange your points for various rewards.
Command *512# will allow you to see information about the last five debits from your cash account. In a few minutes, an SMS will be sent to your number with a transcript of the latest charges. The command is very useful for detecting money leaks from your phone balance.
USSD team Megafon with zero balance
Let's look at some Megafon USSD commands that are directly related to the balance from the "Opportunities at zero" category:
- *144*subscriber's number# - USSD command of Call Me Back service. By sending such a request with the number of the called subscriber, he will receive a short notice with a request to call back;
- *143*subscriber number# - USSD-command, which implies replenishment of the account to the subscriber who sent such a request. And in the request itself, the phone number of the subscriber to whom you are applying is indicated;
- *550*1# - USSD-command, which makes it possible to activate a useful service - Credit of Trust. What does this mean? Megafon gives its customers the opportunity to obtain a credit limit, with the help of these funds you can use all the services provided;
- *106# - USSD-command that allows activation of the Promised payment service. This command allows you to borrow money from the operator if there is no replenishment at the moment. By sending such a request to the operator, you receive a certain amount of money on your current account.
You can learn more about the services from the Opportunities at Zero section on the MegaFon website, on our website, or ask the operator for a question you are interested in.
USSD command Megafon for managing services and tariffs
The most necessary Megafon USSD commands are those that make it possible to manage your tariff plan, balance and services. This includes the simplest command that allows you to control the paid services connected to this number. Typing a combination *105*503# , you will receive detailed information about the spent amount from your account.
Using USSD command *105# you can manage services and tariffs on your number. And it is not necessary to do this only through the "Personal Account". This request gives the subscriber a solid opportunity. Namely: disconnection or connection of certain services, tariff management, work with the bonus program, obtaining various reference information. Using this tool, you will solve a lot of questions that interest you.
Useful USSD commands Megafon
- *105*37# - a request that allows you to find out the tariff plan you are using;
- *205# - in order not to look for your number for a long time, dial this combination;
- *105*503# - a request that allows you to get a list of paid services assigned to your number.
All modern people use mobile services from different operators, and each mobile operator has a list of combinations with which you can connect certain services - this is a USSD request. In short, such requests contain numbers and symbols, after entering and sending which some action will be taken. Each is responsible for a separate function, and this article will present all about such combinations.
What are commands for?
The USSD request is a kind of option for mobile customers, which is installed along with SMS and is a basic service of any operator. Translated, this abbreviation means "an additional option that has no structure."
For a visual example, it is worth understanding how such a combination works:
- A mobile communication client, for example, wishes to check the balance of a mobile phone using a service code.
- On the phone keyboard, first press "*", and then enter the desired number, the code of which is responsible for checking the balance.
- After the numbers, "#" is entered and a call is made to send data to the network.
- After a few seconds, information about the balance is sent to the phone in the form of SMS or as an interactive menu on the gadget screen.
In addition, the USSD request may not only allow you to check the status of the account. With it, you can enable or disable services, switch to another tariff, open the operator's menu to receive information on mobile communications, and also carry out a host of other operations.
The Benefits of Combinations
The USSD request is very convenient to use, because by entering short commands you can get information quickly, without the need to call the operator or send SMS. In addition, using combinations, you can get the data of interest at any convenient time, for 24 hours a day.
With the use of such codes, you can control your mobile phone number. Network clients can send requests to other people to send money or just call back.
For a more detailed consideration of combinations, data on different operators in Russia should be indicated.
Popular MTS combinations
The very first and most popular command from MTS is *111#. Such a command is used to open a portal in which each user can manage the tariff and options. If it is difficult to remember other commands, then you need to remember only this one. With its help, you can find out everything you need, and even your mobile balance. The request replaces the personal account on the site and can be used in any region and even country. MTS USSD requests are not charged, which is very convenient.
If there are characters on the phone in messages and other parts of documents that cannot be read, then you need to enter *111*6*1#. Below are the most popular codes from the operator MTS Russia:
- Checking the account is carried out through dialing the combination *100#.
- You can see what funds were withdrawn for during the last 5 actions by dialing *145#.
- You can quickly find out your mobile number by dialing *111*10#.
- *111*11# is used to check active paid options.
- *111*12# is used to check the current tariff.
- You can find out about the balance of package offers by entering *217#.
- You can replenish the balance using a bank card for this through the request *115#.
This is only a small number of requests that the operator has. Details of all can be found on the site, and this article describes only the most common and necessary. Information on requests for tariff plans will be provided in the description of the tariff itself, which is selected by the subscriber.
Velcom teams
Through a USSD request from Velcom, subscribers can manage mobile communications on their own. Thus, to check the information on the balance, you need to dial *100# on the phone keypad. If the user needs to change the payment system, then the code *145# is used. These are the basic codes for managing your money.
You can also manage rates. To activate a particular tariff plan, there is a team. Now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with other methods of managing the plan. To check the active tariff, dial *141*2*1#, and to find out the mobile number, dial *147#. In some cases, an SMS will be sent in response to the request, and in some cases, the data will be displayed immediately on the screen.
To get information about the mobile Internet and other options, use the combination *135#. After entering, a menu will open in which you can select different services and get acquainted with them, as well as, if necessary, activate them. There is another menu that allows you to open help and commands for other queries, for this users need to dial *141#. As you can see, Velcom USSD requests are very similar to MTS commands and work in a similar way.
Teams "MegaFon"
The MegaFon operator also has a large list of combinations that subscribers should familiarize themselves with. You can see all possible codes on the official page, and only the most popular ones among users will be described below:
- To call the menu, which in terms of functionality can replace the personal account, enter *105#.
- You can find out information on the account through the code *100#.
- You can see your number through the request *205#.
- The rest of the package offers are recognized through the combination *558#.
- To detail information about the tariff used, *105*3# is entered.
- Information about the bonus balance is provided by the code *115#.
- It is very convenient to use the "Call me back" service if you enter *144*client's mobile phone number# on the keyboard.
- To replenish the balance of another MegaFon user, the combination *143*number# is used.
- You can use the Promised Payment service by entering *106#.
These are the most common MegaFon USSD requests, which are used most often.
Sooner or later, combinations will come in handy for every mobile subscriber, so it’s better to study the most important of them so that they can be applied at the right time. All commands from MegaFon are completely free, and customers can use them in their work at any time convenient for them.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are a lot of requests, and all of them are responsible for individual services. It is important, after entering a particular combination, not to forget to make a call to send a command, otherwise the necessary information will not be provided.
Increasing competition in the mobile communications market forces many operators to introduce new types of additional services and services to meet the growing demand from subscribers for modern communication methods. By improving subscriber service, the operator directly affects the degree of loyalty and satisfaction of its customers. Therefore, it is precisely those mobile operators that timely implement the latest solutions from development companies that gain an advantage over competitors.
What is USSD?
USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a service in GSM networks that allows organizing high-speed interactive interaction between the subscriber and the operator's service applications in data transfer mode. The technology of the same name used in this case has a certain similarity with the SMS technology (both technically and functionally), however, USSD has a number of significant differences and even advantages over SMS, which will be discussed below.
USSD is a session-oriented technology - data transfer takes place within the established session. In this, services built on the basis of USSD are very similar to the services of interactive systems based on IVR (Interactive Voice Response). An important difference between USSD and IVR is the absence of voice connections between the subscriber terminal and the service.
Initially, the USSD connection was designed to enable the subscriber to independently manage their service profile in the HLR (subscriber information database) and interact with the services built into the HLR. Later, the technology was expanded with the ability to connect external applications, and now it is ideal for working with information services that imply a dialogue structure: inquiry services, banking services, ongoing customer care, etc. In this form, USSD is successfully used by many foreign mobile operators, but, unfortunately, this technology has not yet been widely used in Russia. One of the first domestic operators to introduce USSD was the Kuban-GSM company, which began trial operation in August 2001.
We give the main definitions used in this article:
USSD application is a service application that processes requests routed to it from the USSD server and generates responses containing the information requested by the subscriber or the results of the specified operations. In addition, the application itself can act as the initiator of sending information to the subscriber. Applications can run either directly in the HLR or on platforms external to the HLR.
USSD server is a software and hardware complex that provides interaction between USSD applications and HLR. Interacts with HLR via GSM MAP protocol, with USSD applications via TCP/IP protocol.
USSD packet - data transmitted between the subscriber terminal and the USSD server within the established session.
The regulatory documents for USSD technology are GSM specifications 02.90 USSD Stage 1, 03.90 USSD Stage 2, 04.90 USSD Stage 3. USSD is supported in GSM Phase I and Phase II.
How does USSD work?
The easiest way to explain how USSD works is with a concrete example. Suppose that the subscriber wants to know the status of mutual settlements with his operator. At the USSD server level, the "Know your balance" service is assigned the number 100.
In order to use this service, the subscriber simply dials the *100# sequence on his mobile terminal and sends it by pressing the key. This is no different from dialing a regular number when establishing a telephone connection. Try it right now on your GSM phone. On most terminals you will see "Requesting" instead of the usual "Calling" - this is the GSM network trying to process your USSD request. Most likely, the entire USSD session will be limited to this, since this service is still not supported anywhere. However, it is already possible to predict the wide distribution of various USSD applications.
The presence of the * symbol at the beginning and the # symbol at the end of the dialed number means that it is not a regular call, but an appeal to the USSD application. The USSD request is transmitted via signaling channels to the switch serving the subscriber at the moment, to the VLR, then to the HLR, then to the USSD server, which routes it to the corresponding USSD application. In our case, the USSD application, interacting with the billing system database, receives the necessary information and sends it in the form of a USSD packet to the subscriber terminal. The content of this package is displayed as text on the terminal screen. If the logic of the USSD application provides for the continuation of communication between the subscriber and the application, then the session is not terminated. So, for example, the subscriber may be asked to perform some action on a set of their services or to obtain additional information.
This scheme of work allows you to get the lowest possible delay between the request and the receipt of a response to it, which cannot be achieved when using SMS-based applications. At the same time, USSD does not compete with SMS, but complements it, allowing operators to combine both of these methods and give customers the opportunity to choose the most convenient way for them to access the services offered.
