After buying your new Glo sim card, it is natural that you may not know your number. Even if you have had your Glo number for some time, chances are that you did not commit the number to memory. So, it is natural may have several questions like how to check Glo number or know your Glo number. Well, sit back and get your popcorn ready, as this post will cover the A-Z of how to check Glo number.
Maybe you want to copy out your number so you can memorise it, or simply to write it down in your diary or maybe while filling out a bank form and you just cannot find your phone number. Well, it is no biggie as there are various easy ways/steps to check your Glo line. Below are three easy steps on how to check Glo number.
- Check Glo mobile number by USSD Code
- Check Glo mobile number by Calling a friend/second line
- Check Glo mobile number through social platforms
1. How to check Glo mobile number using USSD Code
Every telecommunication company has a unique USSD code, which customers can dial to get some important information like BVN, bank statement and your phone number. The USSD code allows a customer to check phone numbers at their convenience.
- If you want to check your Glo phone number, dial the short code *135*8#. After you dial this code, your phone number will appear on the screen with the country code +234. So, you will have +2348051234567 assuming your Glo number is 08051234567. Quickly copy it down and save it in your phonebook or your diary.
- However, if this does not work, get a jotter at hand or a piece of paper and pen. Dial the short code 1244. This will call out your number, so get ready to write it down.
- You can also check your Glo number by simply dial *777#. In the command prompt, select 4 “My Tariff Plan”. In the next pop-up command, select 3 “My Number” and your number will appear on your phone screen. If after all this arsenal of ways to check your Glo mobile number still does not work… read on.
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2. How to know my Glo number by calling a Friend/second line
Do you remember the famous TV reality show “Who wants to be a Millionaire”? One of the lifelines, if you remember, was “Phone a Friend”. It usually comes in handy when you are stuck answering a question and you know a friend whom you could call to help you answer the question. This lifeline allows you to call that friend.
Well, it is also the case that if you are stranded and looking to know your Glo number. You can quickly get your Glo mobile number by simply calling your friend or your second line/phone assuming it is nearby. Your friend can then call out the number to you or send it to you as a message. If you called a second line, you can write down to know your Glo number. That is an easy way to check your Glo number. However, if they are near you and can see their screen simply copy out the number as the phone is ringing.
In order not to forget your number, you can save it as a contact on your phone, for example as “My Glo number”. That way, next time you just search for it in your phonebook. You can also write in your diary for safekeeping.
3. How to know your Glo number using social platforms
Yeah, I know you will be wondering how it works? How can I know my Glo phone number through my social handles? Well, it is easy. But for this to work you must have created your social accounts e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram account with your Glo line. If you did not, just scroll back up and stick to the first two methods. But if you did, read on!
To access your Glo line through the various social platforms is quite easy as most social networks display one’s phone number.
For WhatsApp
- Open the WhatsApp app and tap the ellipsis (the three vertical dots at the top right of the screen)
- Click on settings
- Tap your name or the name you used to register on the app to reveal your phone number
For Facebook
- Open your Facebook app and click on the three vertical lines at the top right-hand corner of your phone
- Scroll down & click on settings & Privacy
- Click on settings
- Click on personal information and scroll down to contact info
- If you registered your Facebook account with your Glo line, your number and email will be displayed on the Contact info page
For Instagram, Twitter, and other social platforms, you can know your Glo number by locating your personal information page through the settings. Your Glo mobile number will be displayed there provided you used your Glo mobile number when you registered on the app.
I hope with this short guide you will be able to know your Glo number and easily check your Glo number at any point in time you will need to. Check out our post on Glo recharge code 2021: How to load Glo card.
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