Surfline Shortcodes, Tips, Tricks, Check and Recharge Balance & More

Surfline launched in August 2014 and has been providing 4G data services to Ghanaians in Accra, Tema and Takoradi ever since. Personally, I got a Surfline Mi-Fi last week because my first choice Internet Service Provider was messing around so much with me.

I initially planned on getting the Surfline SIM Card, but my phone, although 4G did not support the band on which Surfline was operating on. The Surfline Mi-Fi I got cost GHS 250 and came with 5 GB of data. For someone like me, 5 GB seems so little.

In this post, I would want to talk about the shortcodes I found most useful, after using Surfline for close to 14 days. I hope you find them useful too and use them.

How to Check Surfline Data Balance on your phone

One of the easiest ways to check your Surfline balance is by using the Surfline Self Care Portal. However, in my case, I could not register for the portal (something I hope to get fixed asap). I, therefore,e needed to check my balance using my phone. I tested this method on MTN, Tigo, Vodafone and Airtel; it worked perfectly.

To check your Surfline data and cash balance:

1. Dial *718*77# on your MTN, Tigo, Vodafone and Airtel handset
2. Enter your Surfline number starting with 025
3. Choose Option 1 (Check Balance)
4. Exit the application, wait till you receive a message detailing your balance details.

How to Bundle Surfline and buy credit

Surfline has a range of bundles, which include limited and unlimited, as well as night bundles and bundles for people in a business.

To bundle your Surfline bundle:

1. Dial the Surfline Recharge Code *718*77# on your MTN, Tigo, Vodafone and Airtel handset to access the USSD menu
2. Enter 3 to select the purchase bundle option
3. Enter your Surfline number starting with 025
4. Select your preferred bundle category, enter 00 for more bundles
5. Select your preferred bundle
6. Exit the application, wait till you receive a message confirming your bundle purchase.

How to Buy Surfline Data Bundle Using Mobile Money

Dial *389*7# to purchase your Surfline data bundle using mobile money.

How to buy Surfline Credit Online

1. Visit the SlydePay Payment Platform
2. Scroll down to Internet and Data and click on Surfline Data
3. Enter your Surfline number starting with 025
4. A pop-up with your details will show up, click on “Confirm”
5. Select your preferred bundle plan
6. Select your preferred payment option (MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, Visa/Mastercard, SlydePay, Tigo Cash, Vodafone Cash)
7. Enter your wallet number and click on “Pay”
8. Wait to confirm the transaction