# #646 on Verizon: Check Minutes Used

URL: https://byshahid.com/blog/verizon-check-minutes-used-hash-646-iphone/
App: Secret Codes: IMEI & Carrier (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-codes-imei-carrier/id6807154322)
Author: Muhammad Shahid
Updated: 2026-11-04

> #646: #MIN — voice minutes used this cycle. 646 spells MIN. Verizon replies with the minutes consumed in the current billing cycle. On unlimited plans the reply is usually just a confirmation that minutes are unlimited, which is itself a quick way to confirm what plan a line is on.

- **Code:** #646
- **What it does:** #MIN — voice minutes used this cycle.
- **Published for:** Verizon
- **Type:** Carrier specific

#MIN — voice minutes used this cycle. This page explains what `#646` does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.

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## What does #646 do?

646 spells MIN. Verizon replies with the minutes consumed in the current billing cycle.

On unlimited plans the reply is usually just a confirmation that minutes are unlimited, which is itself a quick way to confirm what plan a line is on.

## How do I use #646?

- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type #646 exactly as written.
- Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

## Which carriers does this apply to?

| Published for | Verizon |

| Type | Carrier specific |

| Good to know | Verizon Wireless lines. |

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## Related verizon, at&t and t-mobile codes

- [#225: Check Your Balance](/blog/verizon-check-your-balance-hash-225-iphone/)
- [#3282: Check Data Usage](/blog/verizon-check-data-usage-hash-3282-iphone/)
- [*611: Customer Service (Alternate)](/blog/customer-service-alternate-star-611-iphone/)
- [#768: Make A Payment](/blog/verizon-make-a-payment-hash-768-iphone/)
- [611: Call Customer Service](/blog/call-customer-service-iphone/)
- [#874: Check Upgrade Eligibility](/blog/verizon-check-upgrade-eligibility-hash-874-iphone/)

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## FAQ

### What does #646 do on iPhone?

#MIN — voice minutes used this cycle. 646 spells MIN. Verizon replies with the minutes consumed in the current billing cycle.

### What else should I know about #646?

On unlimited plans the reply is usually just a confirmation that minutes are unlimited, which is itself a quick way to confirm what plan a line is on.

### What are the steps for #646?

1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #646 exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

### Where do I use #646?

On the keypad of the Phone app.

### Do I need to press Call after typing #646?

Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.

### Is #646 a hidden or secret code?

No. It is a published service, not a hidden menu. iPhones do not have Android-style engineering menus.

### Which carriers does #646 work on?

It is published for Verizon. Verizon Wireless lines.

### Does #646 work on Android phones too?

It is handled by the carrier or service rather than the iPhone, so it is not tied to one phone brand. Check with your carrier.

### Will #646 work outside the US?

It is published for US carriers and services, so do not count on it abroad. Ask your carrier before you travel.

### What if #646 does not work on my iPhone?

Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.

### What is related to #646?

#225: Check Your Balance. #BAL — your current Verizon account balance.

### What else is in this category?

#3282: Check Data Usage. #DATA — how much data you have used.

## Sources

- [Verizon Support](https://www.verizon.com/support/)

