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Useful Network Shortcodes

How to use network shortcodes for managing your giffgaff account

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Written by Pav
Updated over 3 months ago

How to use network shortcodes

To use these shortcodes, dial them from your phone like you would with a normal phone number. They're free to use, but note that call forwarding will deduct from your credit, if you're not using a plan.

Besides the shortcodes below, you can text 43430 for specific queries. Here's a guide on those 43430 codes.

Note: Below, {NUMBER} should be replaced with the number you're diverting calls to or dialling.

Balance and usage shortcodes

  • To view your balance and remaining credit, head over to your dashboard on the web or on our app.

Account shortcodes

  • Show your member name and affiliate link: Text "name" or "membername" to 43430

  • Send a link to reset the password and check your member name: Text "pass" or "forgotten" to 43430

Call diversion shortcodes

Network service shortcodes

Call waiting

  • Enable: *43#

  • Disable: #43#

  • Get status (On/Off): *#43#

Calling line identity (Caller ID)

  • Hide Caller ID for one call: *31#{NUMBER}

  • Show Caller ID for one call: #31#{NUMBER}

  • Hide Caller ID for all calls: *#31#

  • Show Caller ID for all calls: #31#*

  • Get status (On/Off): *#31#

  • Incoming Caller ID check: *#30#

SMS

  • SMS delivery receipt: prefix the text message with *0# (e.g. *0#Hello!)

Voicemail shortcodes

  • Turn voicemail on: 1616

  • Turn voicemail off: 1626

  • Access your mailbox: 443

Handset shortcodes

  • Show handset identity (IMEI): *#06#

SIM shortcodes

Change SIM PIN

{OLD} is the old PIN and {NEW} is the new PIN.

  • Change SIM PIN code: **04*{OLD}*{NEW}*{NEW}#

  • Change SIM PIN2 code: **042*{OLD}*{NEW}*{NEW}#

Remember to set a SIM PIN as it adds an extra layer of security to your mobile device, helping to keep your personal data safe. It ensures that even if someone gets hold of your SIM, they won’t be able to use it without the correct PIN. It's a simple step to take that can make a big difference in protecting your information.


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