Here's how to pick and activate a Ufone SMS bundle — covering everything from daily one-off bundles to monthly packages, and what to watch for if messages aren't going through.
| Package | On-Net SMS | Off-Net SMS | Price | Code | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily SMS | 500 | 100 | Rs. 6 | *5000*8# | 1 day |
| Weekly SMS | 3,000 | 300 | Rs. 22 | *5000*9# | 7 days |
| Monthly SMS Popular | 10,000 | 1,000 | Rs. 55 | *5000*10# | 30 days |
Verify No SMS Bundle Is Currently Active
Dial *3336# and select "My Packages" to see a list of your active
Ufone bundles. If an SMS bundle is listed with remaining messages, let it run out
before activating a new one. Ufone doesn't merge or extend SMS bundles —
activating a new one while the old one is active overwrites or wastes the remaining
messages from the first bundle, depending on the package type.
Choose and Activate a Ufone SMS Package
Ufone SMS packages are straightforward: daily for light or single-day needs, weekly for moderate texters, monthly for heavy users. For users who frequently message government short codes (8171 for BISP, 8300 for NADRA, 668 for PTA SIM verification) — note that messages to these services are standard SMS and count against your bundle just like messages to normal numbers.
Dial the code from the table above and confirm activation. Alternatively,
use *5000# → SMS Packages → Select your bundle. The MyUfone app
also lists SMS packages under "Get Packages" → "SMS."
Send a Test SMS to Confirm Bundle Is Live
Send a short SMS to any Ufone number or to 1230 (Ufone balance check line).
Then check *3336# → My Packages — your SMS count should have
decreased by 1. If the main balance dropped instead, the bundle activation
didn't go through. Try activating again or use the MyUfone app as an alternative.
What to Do if Activation Doesn't Work
Messages to 8171 (BISP) can occasionally fail on all networks due to portal maintenance. Try again after 30 minutes. The BISP portal is sometimes offline between 12–6 AM for maintenance.
Check your bundle type — if you've an on-net-only Ufone SMS bundle, messages to Jazz, Telenor, or Zong numbers will charge from your main balance, not the bundle. Ensure sufficient main balance for off-net SMS.
Try restarting your phone. Occasionally a network registration refresh is needed for the SMS bundle to take effect properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ufone periodically runs promotions where recharging a certain amount gives bonus SMS. Check the MyUfone app or dial *5000# for current promotions. These are time-limited and change with marketing campaigns.
Ufone domestic SMS bundles cover Pakistan-only recipients. International SMS is charged at a per-message rate from your main balance — check ufone.com for current international SMS rates.
On-net SMS covers messages sent from your Ufone number to another Ufone number. Off-net SMS covers messages to other Pakistani operators (Jazz, Telenor, Zong). Most Ufone SMS bundles include both but at different allowance amounts.
No. Receiving SMS on Ufone — whether promotional, OTPs, or messages from friends — is completely free. You only pay (bundle or balance) for SMS you send outward.