The Ufone advance code is 456# for prepaid users and 229# for postpaid users. Dial it when your balance runs low, and Ufone lends you emergency credit in seconds, no shop or recharge card needed.
This service is officially called UAdvance.
How to Get a Ufone Advance Loan
- Open your dialer.
- Prepaid users dial 456#. Postpaid users dial 229#.
- Press call.
- Wait a few seconds for a confirmation message showing your loan amount.
- Use the balance right away for calls, SMS, or data.
Who Can Use This Service
UAdvance isn’t available to everyone all the time. You’ll qualify if:
- Your balance is below Rs. 11.95.
- Your SIM is PTA-verified.
- You’ve recharged your number recently, since a long-inactive SIM may not be eligible.
If you don’t meet these conditions, dialing the code won’t get you a loan.
How Much You Can Borrow
Ufone offers advance amounts between Rs. 20 and Rs. 60. The exact amount you’re offered depends on your usage and recharge history, so two different users can get two different loan amounts from the same code. Most first-time or occasional users typically receive Rs. 20.
The Service Fee
This isn’t a free top-up. According to Ufone’s own terms, the service fee is 30% of the loan amount, including tax, and it’s deducted automatically the next time you recharge. So if you borrow Rs. 20, expect a slightly higher deduction than Rs. 20 to come out of your next recharge.
What to Do If It Doesn’t Work
If you dial the code and don’t get a confirmation message, it’s usually a temporary network issue. Wait a few minutes and try again. If it still doesn’t work, you likely don’t meet the eligibility conditions above, or you can call Ufone customer care at 333 for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ufone Loan Code?
*456# for prepaid users, *229# for postpaid users. Both give you emergency balance called UAdvance.
Does UAdvance work on postpaid numbers too?
Yes. Postpaid users can use *229# under the same low-balance conditions as prepaid users.
How much does the Ufone advance loan cost?
Ufone charges a service fee of 30% of the loan amount, including tax, deducted from your next recharge.
Why can’t I get an advance loan on Ufone?
Your balance may still be above Rs. 11.95, your SIM might not be PTA-verified, or you haven’t recharged recently enough to qualify.
Is UAdvance a free service?
No. It’s a short-term loan, and Ufone recovers the amount plus a service fee automatically on your next recharge.
