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#225 on Verizon: Check Your Balance
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
#225: #BAL — your current Verizon account balance. 225 spells BAL. Dial it and Verizon replies with your balance and, on most accounts, the date your next payment is due. The reply arrives as a text message or an on-screen notification depending on your account type.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| Code | #225 |
|---|---|
| What it does | #BAL — your current Verizon account balance. |
| Published for | Verizon |
| Type | Carrier specific |
#BAL — your current Verizon account balance. This page explains what #225 does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What does #225 do?
225 spells BAL. Dial it and Verizon replies with your balance and, on most accounts, the date your next payment is due.
The reply arrives as a text message or an on-screen notification depending on your account type.
How do I use #225?
- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type #225 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 postpaid and prepaid lines. |
Related verizon, at&t and t-mobile codes
- *611: Customer Service (Alternate)
- #646: Check Minutes Used
- 611: Call Customer Service
- #3282: Check Data Usage
- #768: Make A Payment
- #874: Check Upgrade Eligibility
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Frequently asked questions
What does #225 do on iPhone?
#BAL — your current Verizon account balance. 225 spells BAL. Dial it and Verizon replies with your balance and, on most accounts, the date your next payment is due. The reply arrives as a text message or an on-screen notification depending on your account type.
What are the steps for #225?
1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #225 exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Where do I use #225?
On the keypad of the Phone app.
Do I need to press Call after typing #225?
Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.
Is #225 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 #225 work on?
It is published for Verizon. Verizon Wireless postpaid and prepaid lines.
Does #225 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 #225 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 #225 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 #225?
*611: Customer Service (Alternate). The starred variant some carriers prefer.
What else is in this category?
#646: Check Minutes Used. #MIN — voice minutes used this cycle.
Can I find #225 in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details.
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