Warid SMS bundles operate on the Jazz network — Warid SIM holders can activate SMS packages using both Warid-legacy codes and Jazz SMS bundle codes, with delivery over the Jazz network.

3 Steps to Activate a Warid SMS Package

Check for existing SMS in your combined plan, pick a standalone bundle if needed, activate it, and send a test message to confirm.

PackageOn-Net SMSOff-Net SMSPriceCodeValidity
Warid Daily SMS500100Rs. 5*2296#1 day
Warid Weekly SMS4,000400Rs. 20*2297#7 days
Warid Monthly SMS Popular12,0001,200Rs. 50*2298#30 days
Step 1

Check Whether You Already Have SMS in a Combined Bundle

Many Warid users on monthly combined plans already get SMS included alongside calls and data. Before buying a standalone SMS bundle, dial *1111# and navigate to My Packages. If your current plan shows "SMS: 500" or any similar remaining count, those are your included messages — no need for an additional bundle.

If you need SMS specifically for a government service interaction — for example, sending your CNIC to 8171 for BISP status or to 8300 for a NADRA query — a small daily bundle is usually the most economical option rather than leaving it to deduct from your main balance.

Step 2

Pick a Warid SMS Bundle and Activate

Warid SMS packages mirror what's available on Jazz, since the network is shared. Daily bundles cover one-off SMS needs, while monthly bundles suit regular texters. Dial the code from the table, press Call, and wait for the on-screen confirmation. As with all Warid packages, Jazz SMS codes also work on your Warid SIM — so if a Warid code returns an error, use the equivalent Jazz SMS code from the Jazz SMS Packages guide.

Step 3

Verify the Bundle Is Active

Send a test SMS to any number — a friend's contact or even a balance check short code like 1230. Then check *1111# to confirm the SMS count in your package has decreased by one. If your main balance dropped instead, the bundle may not have activated — try again or use the Jazz World app to subscribe directly through the interface.

What to Do if Activation Doesn't Work

Warid SMS code not working

Use the equivalent Jazz SMS code — *101# for daily, *101*2# for weekly, *101*3# for monthly. These work on all Jazz-network SIMs including Warid.

SMS to government short codes (8171, 668) failing

Short code delivery can occasionally fail during peak traffic on government portals. Retry after 15–30 minutes. This is a portal issue, not a SIM or bundle problem.

SMS deducting from main balance despite active bundle

Some Warid combined bundles provide on-net SMS only. If you sent an SMS to a Jazz, Telenor, or Zong number and the main balance dropped, your bundle covers on-net Warid-to-Warid only. Activate an off-net SMS addon or a Jazz SMS bundle with broader coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Messages to 8171 are standard SMS and work from any Pakistani network including Warid. Send your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes) to 8171 to receive your BISP eligibility or payment status.

They're typically priced the same since they run on the same network. The practical difference is just the activation code. Whichever code works for your SIM is the right one to use.

No. Receiving any SMS — OTPs, bank alerts, messages from friends — is free on Warid. You only pay when you send outgoing SMS beyond your free allowance or bundle.

Yes. Log into the Jazz World app with your Warid number. Go to My Packages → SMS → and subscribe from there. The app shows live offers and the exact amount that will be deducted.