complete new guide on Globus Bank USSD Code *989#
Step-by-step guide
The complete guide to Globus Bank USSD code *989#
This guide walks you through the whole routine, from first dial to your first transfer. You will not need data, an app or a branch visit for any of it.
Before you start
☐ An active Globus Bank account
☐ The phone number linked to that account, in the phone you are holding
☐ Your account number
☐ A network signal, even a weak one
Activate *989# in 5 steps
1. Dial *989# from your registered number.
2. Choose the Register option.
3. Enter your account number when asked.
4. Create a 4-digit PIN and keep it private.
5. Dial *989*0# to check your balance and confirm that everything works.
1. Dial *989# and choose Funds Transfer.
2. Enter the recipient’s account number.
3. Choose the recipient’s bank.
4. Type the amount and review the details on screen.
5. Enter your 4-digit PIN.
6. Wait for the notification that confirms the transfer.
Shortcut: one guide reports that *989*1*Amount*Account Number# sends to a Globus Bank account and *989*2*Amount*Account Number# sends to another bank. Use the menu if the shortcut is refused, because the menu lets you choose the bank.
Buy airtime
For your own number, dial *989*Amount#, for example *989*500#. For someone else, dial *989*Amount*Phone Number#, for example *989*200*08012345678#.
Pay a bill
Dial *989*3# or pick bill payments from the main menu. One guide names electricity and cable TV. Keep your meter or smartcard number ready before you dial.
Change your PIN or block your account
The reported shortcuts are *989*5# for PIN changes and *989*6# for blocking the account. If your phone is lost, block the SIM with your network too, and contact the bank.
7 fixes when *989# does not work
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| Menu does not open | Check every star and the closing hash sign |
| Invalid format | Replace words like Amount with digits |
| Profile not found | Dial from the registered SIM |
| Session ends quickly | Dial again and answer each prompt fast |
| Transfer is slow | Wait for the SMS before you repeat it, so you do not pay twice |
| Shortcut rejected | Use the menu after *989# |
| Still stuck | Use official Globus Bank channels |
Questions people ask
Can I use *989# without data? Yes. USSD runs on the mobile network, not the internet.
Is it free? The guides do not state a Globus Bank charge. Networks often bill a small session fee, so check with yours.
What is the limit? None of the sources we read publish it. Ask the bank before large transfers.
Can I use another number? No. The service works with the number linked to your account.
Do the 5 activation steps tonight. Next time you are offline, you will already be set up.
