We’ve all been there. You’re filling a form, activating mobile banking, or trying to recharge now, and your brain freezes. Your Glo number vanishes from memory like NEPA light. No need to beg strangers to “flash me” or hunt for old SIM packs. Here’s your raw, step-by-step SMS hack to retrieve your Glo number faster than Lagos traffic disappears on Sunday morning – straight from a Naija telecom trenches veteran.
Method 1: The SMS Lifeline (Works Even on 2G Network!)
When data is slow or you’re holding a basic Nokia torch phone:
- Open Your Message App: No fancy menus. Just compose NEW SMS.
- Type This Code: INFO (all caps, no spaces, no full stop).
- Send to 1244: (Glo’s official magic number). Cost: Free!
- Wait for the Golden SMS: Within 10 SECONDS, you’ll get a reply like:
Dear Customer, your MSISDN is 0805XXXYYYY. Thank you.
PRO TIPS:
- SAVE 1244 AS “GLO NUMBER CHECK” in your contacts. Panic-proof your future.
- Network Lag? Resend if no reply in 60 seconds. Rainy season affects towers!
- Basic Phone Users: This is your GO-TO. Works on any phone that sends SMS.
Method 2: USSD Blitz (For Smartphones & Quick Dial)
When you need it even faster than puff-puff disappears from the plate:
- Dial This Code: *135*8# (NO SEND BUTTON NEEDED!).
- Watch the Magic: Your number INSTANTLY POPS UP on your screen.
- SCREENSHOT IMMEDIATELY or write it down!
WHY THIS RULES:
- Zero SMS Cost: Uses free USSD.
- Works Offline: No data or Wi-Fi needed.
- Speed: Results appear before you finish saying “Abeg!”
⚠️ Got “Service Not Available”? Try the backup code: *777# → Select “My Account” → “My Number”.
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS: Nuclear Options (No Network Excuses!)
Scenario 1: “I dialed *135*8# and NOTHING HAPPENED!”
- FIX: Call Glo Customer Care DIRECT:
- Dial 121 (FREE from your Glo line).
- Press 1 for English → 0 to speak to an agent.
- VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY: Provide full name, SIM pack PIN (if available), or last recharge amount.
- DEMAND: “Please tell me my number IMMEDIATELY.”
Scenario 2: “I bought this SIM yesterday and forgot the number!”
- FIX: Find someone with a phone. Borrow it and:
- Dial *131*1# on THEIR phone.
- Enter YOUR Glo number (wait, you don’t know it? ).
- INSTEAD → Select “FIND MY NUMBER” option (available on some menus).
- OR: Dial *121# → Choose “Account Balance” – your number often appears at the top!
Pro Survival Hacks (From a Glo Warrior)
- SAVE YOUR OWN NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE BOOK as “ME” or “MY GLO”. Sounds stupid until you need it.
- CHECK VIA GLOWORLD APP: Log in → Hamburger menu (☰) → “My Account” → Your number shines bright.
- AFTER RECHARGING: Dial *124*RechargePIN# → Your number appears before confirming!
- EMAIL SIGNATURES: If you’ve emailed from your Glo data, check old emails – your number might be in the signature!
❓ Glo Number FAQ: No Nonsense Answers
Is checking my Glo number FREE?
YES! SMS to 1244 & USSD *135*8# cost ZERO naira. Customer care (121) is also free.
What if I NEVER saved my number anywhere?
Call 121. Agents can verify you via SIM registration details (name, address, NIN).
Why did *135*8# reply “Invalid Request”?
Network congestion! Try again after 5 mins or use SMS method. Still fails? Your SIM might need reactivation – visit Gloworld.
Can I find my Glo number using my NIN?
No direct public method. But Gloworld agents can retrieve it using your NIN – visit a shop with valid ID.
I have DUAL SIM – how to know which is Glo?
Dial *135*8# from SIM 1. Note it. Repeat for SIM 2. Boom, identified.
Final Commandment: Lock It Down!
Stop scrambling. Do this RIGHT NOW:
- Dial *135*8# → SCREENSHOT your number.
- SAVE IT as “MY GLO” in your contacts.
- WHATSAPP YOURSELF the number (“My Glo: 0805…”).
- Email it to yourself as backup.
Your Glo number is your financial lifeline (bank OTPs!), your social connector, your wahala manager. Don’t gamble with it. Know it like your mama’s birthday. Now go conquer that form!