{"id":17820,"date":"2026-07-27T11:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/?p=17820"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:13:22","slug":"how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Glo Airtime Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9d9d5fd10a5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9d9d5fd10a5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#How_to_Check_Your_Glo_Airtime_Balance\" >How to Check Your Glo Airtime Balance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#Method_1_Using_the_USSD_Code\" >Method 1: Using the USSD Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#Method_2_Using_the_Glo_Cafe_App\" >Method 2: Using the Glo Caf\u00e9 App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#Method_3_Via_SMS\" >Method 3: Via SMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#Method_4_Using_the_Glo_Self-Care_Portal\" >Method 4: Using the Glo Self-Care Portal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#What_to_Do_With_Excess_or_Unused_Airtime\" >What to Do With Excess or Unused Airtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#How_to_Convert_Glo_Airtime_to_Cash_on_Prestmit\" >How to Convert Glo Airtime to Cash on Prestmit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#1_What_is_the_USSD_code_to_check_my_Glo_airtime_balance\" >1. What is the USSD code to check my Glo airtime balance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#2_What_should_I_do_if_the_USSD_code_is_not_working\" >2. What should I do if the USSD code is not working?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#3_Is_it_free_to_check_my_airtime_balance\" >3. Is it free to check my airtime balance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#4_How_long_does_it_take_for_airtime_to_update_after_recharging\" >4. How long does it take for airtime to update after recharging?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#5_What_should_I_do_if_my_airtime_balance_is_incorrect\" >5. What should I do if my airtime balance is incorrect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#6_Can_I_sell_my_Glo_airtime_for_cash\" >6. Can I sell my Glo airtime for cash?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-check-glo-airtime-balance\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You really don&#8217;t want your Glo airtime running out in the middle of a call, especially when the conversation is important. A quick balance check before making a lengthy call, sending several text messages, or using your airtime to subscribe to a data plan can help you avoid an unexpected interruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how much airtime you have left only takes a few seconds, and Glo gives you more than one way to do it. Here are the different ways to check your Glo airtime balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Recharge your Glo line for less.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/buy-cheap-airtime\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy Glo airtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at discounted prices on Prestmit and enjoy more value with every top-up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_Glo_Airtime_Balance\"><\/span><b>How to Check Your Glo Airtime Balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_the_USSD_Code\"><\/span><b>Method 1: Using the USSD Code<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17822 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PHOTO-2026-07-22-19-20-53.jpg\" alt=\"How to check Glo airtime\" width=\"535\" height=\"1080\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PHOTO-2026-07-22-19-20-53.jpg 535w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PHOTO-2026-07-22-19-20-53-507x1024.jpg 507w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PHOTO-2026-07-22-19-20-53-74x150.jpg 74w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 535px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 535\/1080;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/updated-list-of-new-ussd-codes-for-mobile-operators-in-nigeria\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USSD code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works on all types of mobile phones and does not require an internet connection. To use it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Phone app or dialler on your Glo line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dial <\/span><b>*310#<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and tap the call button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait a few seconds for your request to process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your airtime balance will appear on your screen almost immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>If you previously used *124# to check your Glo airtime balance, you may find that it still works on some lines. However, *310# is the current NCC-approved code and the one Glo recommends<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Using_the_Glo_Cafe_App\"><\/span><b>Method 2: Using the Glo Caf\u00e9 App<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Glo Caf\u00e9 app lets you check your airtime balance and manage other Glo services from your smartphone. This method requires an internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Glo Caf\u00e9 app on your phone. If you don&#8217;t have it yet, download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your Glo phone number. If you&#8217;re using the app for the first time, Glo will send a one-time password (OTP) to your number for verification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the OTP to complete the login process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;re signed in, your airtime balance will be displayed on the app\u2019s dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Via_SMS\"><\/span><b>Method 3: Via SMS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also check your Glo airtime balance by sending a simple text message.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Messages app on your phone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type BAL and send it to 121 from your Glo line<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glo will send you a reply containing your current airtime balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Using_the_Glo_Self-Care_Portal\"><\/span><b>Method 4: Using the Glo Self-Care Portal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer managing your account from a web browser, you can also check your airtime balance through the Glo Self-Care Portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloworld.com\/ng\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glo Self-Care Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in with your Glo number and complete any required verification steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After logging in, open your account dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your account dashboard will display your airtime balance and other account details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_With_Excess_or_Unused_Airtime\"><\/span><b>What to Do With Excess or Unused Airtime<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16962 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-20260323-WA0000.jpg\" alt=\"Prestmit vs Breet\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-20260323-WA0000.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-20260323-WA0000-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-20260323-WA0000-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-20260323-WA0000-768x403.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/567;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve checked your balance and realized you have more Glo airtime than you need, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/airtime-to-cash\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell your airtime for cash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Prestmit and recover its value. Prestmit is a digital exchange platform that makes the process quick, convenient, and straightforward.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform is easy to navigate, so you can complete your transaction in just a few simple steps, even if it&#8217;s your first time using it. Once your airtime has been confirmed, you will receive your payment within minutes, after which you can withdraw the funds directly to your local bank account. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To protect your account from unauthorized access, Prestmit uses advanced security features such as SSL encryption, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric verification. If you need assistance at any stage, a responsive customer support team is available round the clock to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Convert_Glo_Airtime_to_Cash_on_Prestmit\"><\/span><b>How to Convert Glo Airtime to Cash on Prestmit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestmit website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or download the Prestmit app from the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.prestmit\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Play Store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ng\/app\/prestmit-gift-cards-coins\/id1581960714\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple App Store.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an account or log in if you already have one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the dashboard, select<\/span> <b>Bills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or tap the three dots at the bottom of the screen to access the same option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17704 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4051.jpg\" alt=\"How to check airtime balance on Glo\" width=\"1124\" height=\"1578\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4051.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4051-729x1024.jpg 729w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4051-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4051-768x1078.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4051-1094x1536.jpg 1094w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1124px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1124\/1578;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Buy and Sell Airtime and Choose Sell Airtime<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17821 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4073.jpg\" alt=\"How to check airtime balance on Glo\" width=\"1125\" height=\"2295\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4073.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4073-502x1024.jpg 502w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4073-74x150.jpg 74w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4073-768x1567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4073-753x1536.jpg 753w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_4073-1004x2048.jpg 1004w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1125px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1125\/2295;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Glo as your network provider.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the airtime amount and required details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the information you entered and submit the transaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive payment once your transaction is confirmed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_USSD_code_to_check_my_Glo_airtime_balance\"><\/span><b>1. What is the USSD code to check my Glo airtime balance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current USSD code to check your Glo airtime balance is *310#<\/span><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Simply dial the code from your Glo line, and your airtime balance will appear on your screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_should_I_do_if_the_USSD_code_is_not_working\"><\/span><b>2. What should I do if the USSD code is not working?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the USSD code is not working, check that you have network coverage and try again after a few moments. If the problem persists, use another method, such as the Glo Caf\u00e9 app, SMS, or the Glo Self-Care Portal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_it_free_to_check_my_airtime_balance\"><\/span><b>3. Is it free to check my airtime balance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, checking your Glo airtime balance is free, so you can check it as often as you need without paying a separate fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_long_does_it_take_for_airtime_to_update_after_recharging\"><\/span><b>4. How long does it take for airtime to update after recharging?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your airtime is usually updated immediately after a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/ussd-recharge-code-glo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">successful recharge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, temporary network delays can occasionally slow the update. If your airtime does not reflect after a few minutes, check your balance again or contact Glo Customer Care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_should_I_do_if_my_airtime_balance_is_incorrect\"><\/span><b>5. What should I do if my airtime balance is incorrect?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your airtime balance is not what you expected, start by checking your balance again after a few minutes to rule out a temporary delay in updating your account. If the issue remains, contact <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glo Customer Care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so they can investigate and resolve the discrepancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_sell_my_Glo_airtime_for_cash\"><\/span><b>6. Can I sell my Glo airtime for cash?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can convert your Glo airtime to cash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Prestmit. Once your airtime has been confirmed, you&#8217;ll receive your payment and can withdraw it directly to your local bank account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking your Glo airtime balance only takes a few moments, whether you use the USSD code, the Glo Caf\u00e9 app, SMS, or the Self-Care Portal. With these methods, you can always keep track of your remaining airtime and avoid running out of credit when you need it most.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You really don&#8217;t want your Glo airtime running out in the middle of a call, especially when the conversation is important. A quick balance check before making a lengthy call, sending several text messages, or using your airtime to subscribe to a data plan can help you avoid an unexpected interruption. 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