Lack of information about the card balance can put you in an awkward position. Few people want to find out about the impossibility of paying for an already selected purchase directly from the cashier. Sberbank clients have the opportunity to quickly obtain information about the amount of money on their card account using a cell phone and check the information with it.
How to find out how much money is on a Sberbank card via SMS?
Operators issuing the card inform the client about ways to control the client’s balance. They are also obliged to introduce the functionality of the personal account, and offer services that make life easier for the user, and provide assistance in becoming familiar with the functionality. One of these conveniences is SMS notification of all transactions.
The user will be informed about replenishment of the account or expenses when the “SMS notification” service is activated by a small text from the service number. But this service is paid: 30-60 rubles are debited from the account monthly for the service and the opportunity to find out information. From the notification you can find out the transfer, its purpose, the exact amount and balance: all the data that may be required to account for expenses.
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See how much money?
To see how much money is in your account when the SMS notification service is activated, just find the correspondence with the technical support service from number 900 and read last message. Not a single transaction will be hidden from the service: the same package will allow you to be safe from unauthorized actions with a plastic card or online bank.
If the correspondence is deleted, you can request your balance at any time: you can do this regardless of the connected services:
- call the call center;
- send an SMS request from the mobile number specified during connection;
- contact the bank in person;
- look through an ATM issuing funds, including from another organization;
- use a self-service terminal;
- get all the information in personal account Sberbank.
For each of these methods, there are client identification methods that prevent third parties from obtaining confidential information:
- To contact a Sberbank branch you will need a passport;
- for SMS notification - assigned phone number;
- to call from another number - code word and card details;
- for operations with terminals and ATMs - card and its PIN code.
Free from another number
Today you can check the balance of a Sberbank of Russia card account from any phone number, if the connected one is unreachable. To call the call center you need to dial one of the toll-free service numbers:
- 8495 788 92 72;
- 8 495 500 00 05;
- 8 800 200 37 47.
After answering questions about identity, card details and code word identification, the operator will report the account status.
How to check an account on a Sberbank card via phone via SMS
It’s not difficult to remember how to check the balance on a Sberbank card via SMS. Short service number 900. The command recommended for sending a request is “BALANCE + the last four digits of the card number of interest.” The answer will come in any version of the word “balance”: Latin, Cyrillic, uppercase and lowercase letters. If the user has only one card account, it is not necessary to enter its number. The system also reacts to the text “RESIDUE”, which is similar in meaning, or the corresponding encoding “01”.
How to find out the balance, how to check?
The account balance will be shown by the corresponding function of any ATM. It is worth considering that this information from third-party terminals may be paid, so it is recommended to use only visible ATMs with the Sberbank logo, which provide information for free.
Availability of necessary funds
SMS notification provides only basic figures about the account status. Full information will be given by the operator of a bank branch or an electronic Internet account. In it, you can slowly view all transactions and find out the balance for all types of accounts:
- debit;
- credit;
- bonus under the “Thank you from Sberbank” program.
How to find out the balance of a Sberbank card via SMS 900
To find out your account balance via SMS, you need to send a corresponding request to a special number 900. The message will arrive within a few seconds. If this does not happen, a number of measures can be taken:
- make sure that the phone is within network access and the request status is “sent”;
- check that the phone's memory is not overloaded.
Difficulties with SMS notifications from Sberbank arise among users of “gray” phones. According to reviews from technicians, resetting the settings to factory settings solves the problem.
Account information
The response message from number 900 will contain all the information the user needs:
- debit the card without taking into account the credit limit, if one was provided;
- total card balance;
- available funds if the payment instrument has a transaction limit.
Is it possible to make multiple requests?
If you are a Sberbank card holder, then you often have a question: what is the current balance on my card? The reason for checking the balance on a bank card may be to clarify the remaining amount for a future purchase or to try to determine whether a salary has been credited to the account.
There are several ways to check your card balance:
- through an ATM or Sberbank terminal (just find the nearest branch of a financial institution to you)
- by phone hotline(function available 24 hours a day)
- via the Internet (you need to log in or open the application of the same name on your smartphone)
- by using mobile phone(using the service)
The most common way to check the card balance is to check the balance cash through a bank ATM. We recommend that you use a Sberbank branded ATM to perform the operation, since ATMs of third-party banks may charge a fee for this service.
First, find the nearest ATM or bank terminal, then insert the card and enter the PIN code.
Next, in the device menu, select “Request balance”. Next, the system will offer to display the balance in several ways: by printing the amount of the balance on the check or simply displaying the requested information on the ATM screen.
Find out the balance of a Sberbank card via mobile phone
If it is easier for you to complete a USSD request, then use the following combination:
- in tone dialing mode, dial *900*01# and press the call button
- A message indicating that the request was successfully accepted will appear on the screen. After a short period of time, an SMS with information about the card balance will be sent to your phone.
So, here are the common methods for checking an account:
- The traditional method is a bank ATM.
- Use the service " Mobile bank».
- The third option is Sberbank Online.
- The last way is to call or write to support.
Many people sometimes prefer not to go to their ATM, but to check money at someone else’s. And then they discover that the account has less than the expected amount. Other banks charge a fee for providing you with the information and also for printing the check.
Let's turn to the fastest and most convenient way to check your account - dial a certain number via SMS message.
How to check the balance on a Sberbank card via SMS
It is very convenient - checking your balance on the card via SMS is free. You can be anywhere and know how much money is still at your disposal. But the condition is this: the “Mobile Bank from Sberbank” service must be linked to your phone.
In order for you to become the owner of a convenient service that will provide data to your phone, you must do the following:
- Go to any bank branch, express your desire and present a statement that you want to become a participant in the program.
- The connection can be made through an ATM, terminal or on the bank’s website.
See how much money via message
How to find out the balance of a Sberbank card via SMS 900? Should I dial a special number or send via SMS? In order for you to receive an answer to the question about your limit, you just need to send a message with the text “Remaining” or the word “Balance”.
Is the service available from another number?
You can find out the status of your bank account by phone, but what to do if the number to which the Mobile Bank service is connected is lost. It is worth contacting the operator in order to this service was blocked for this number, and then you need to connect it for another number.
If you decide to change your phone number consciously, then you can indicate another one to which you want to connect the service. In this case, it will be disconnected from the old number. The fact is that if a number is not active for some time, it becomes the property of another user. In this case, you should be careful that the data is not transmitted.
Sberbank, as a leader in the Russian market among financial organizations for servicing individuals and legal entities, made sure that any owner of plastic cards, of which he is the issuer, can always be aware of the status of the account linked to the card.
To check the balance on your Sberbank card, you can use one of the methods described below. It is worth emphasizing that bank clients can at any time, upon the first request, find out about the amount of funds on a plastic card, using specially developed services.
Remote access services for checking card balances
You can check the availability of funds on your card while at home or in any other place, without going to a branch or the nearest ATM. For the convenience of the client, several convenient ways do it.
Request via SMS to Sberbank short number
For holders of a plastic card linked to a phone number, Sberbank offers a convenient system for managing their account. By sending to number 900 short SMS With the appropriate request, the client can carry out this or that operation, including checking the account balance.
Sequence of actions:
- In your phone, in the “To” field, enter the Sberbank number – 900.
- In the field with the message text, write the word “balance” in capital or lowercase letters, Latin or Cyrillic.
- Press the “send” button and wait for a response SMS with the status of the account linked to the phone number.
Important! So in a simple way You can find out the account balance of only the card that is associated with a given phone number.
If the card is not linked to the phone, type the word “balance” in the text of the message followed by a space, the last 4 digits of the card for which you need information. For example: BALANCE 9104.
This is a free way to check your card balance, but your mobile operator may charge you for outgoing SMS messages, depending on your tariff plan.
Balance request via USSD command
You can request your balance using the USSD command, which you need to “call”. In other words, you need to make a call using a short number.
- Dial the phone number - *900*01#
- Click “Call”
- We are waiting for a message indicating that the request was successfully accepted.
- The card balance will be sent to you via SMS.
This method, like others, is free.
Through your personal account “Sberbank Online”
When opening a card, each client is offered to connect to the Sberbank Online service. If the client has not done this, then at any convenient time, if desired, he can carry out this simple operation at the nearest branch. This service is free and makes it possible to carry out almost any operation with your account remotely.
Checking the balance in this case will not be difficult.
To do this, you need to enter your username and password in the fields on the login page to your personal account. Then a confirmation window will open, where you will need to enter the code from the SMS that will be sent to your phone.
After this, a page opens with the client’s personal data, where cards, accounts and loans are indicated, if available. Here you can view the balance of any card the client has. Moreover, this service allows you to receive a detailed or mini-statement of card transactions: credits, debits and their dates.
Contacting support
This option also allows you to easily find out your balance anywhere and at any time of the day, since the support service is available seven days a week and 24 hours a day. To do this, you can call a short number or call 8-800-555-55-50.
Attention! Call to technical support Sberbank is absolutely free.
To obtain information about the card balance, you will have to enter the client number, which can be obtained by contacting a bank branch. This is a four-digit number that identifies a specific client and allows you to remotely receive any information on the account from the operator.
If you do not have such a number yet, then following the instructions from the answering machine you need to press the following key combination: bank cards - 2; card balance – 1. Next, the system will ask you to enter the last 4 digits of the card and press pound. After this, the answering machine will dictate: “(amount on the card) rubles is available to you” or will announce the debt, if any.
All of the above methods are accessible and simple. They can be used anytime, anywhere. But there is another proven and equally reliable method.
Find out the balance of a Sberbank card through an ATM or terminal (self-service device)
ATMs or terminals from Sberbank can be located not only in branches, but also separately throughout the city in large stores, centers, and at bus stops. Through these devices you can obtain information of interest. What is the sequence of actions at an ATM to find out the balance:
- Paste bank card to the receiving device.
- Enter your PIN carefully and accurately.
- Select the "Request Balance" option.
You will be offered 2 options (choose the one that suits you):
- Print on receipt
- Display
Important! Before starting service, make sure that the ATM belongs to Sberbank. Any operation in devices of third-party banks will write off a service fee, according to the tariffs of the organization that owns the ATM.
You can also find out the balance of a Sberbank card at the operator’s branch upon presentation of your passport, but to do this you will need to stand in line. Therefore, so many convenient and safe methods have been developed for this particular operation. All of the above methods are free. There is no commission charged for them from Sberbank clients.
Do you urgently need to see what the balance is on your Sberbank card? Does this need arise regularly? Don't know what to do?
It’s not difficult to find out how much you can count on; just remember how you can find out how much money is available on the balance of a Sberbank plastic card.
This issue can be easily resolved using any of the seven ways described below:
- by visiting a bank branch in person;
- An ATM will help you;
- via the Internet to Sberbank Online;
- by using mobile internet in the Sberonline application;
- via SMS in the Mobile Bank system;
- by specifying a sequence of USSD commands;
- by calling the contact center.
What is the best way to find out your balance during a personal visit to the bank?
This is the most ancient and banal method, which, however, still works. True, in bank branches there are no longer endless “queues at Sberkassa” of grandparents, and a machine with electronic queue coupons instantly directs everyone who applies to the specialist they need. However, the cashier-operator will help you clarify the amount on the card, if necessary, and after that you can immediately top up your account or take out the necessary funds.
What is the most convenient way to view the balance on your card through a terminal or ATM?
It is clear that this will require one of the self-service devices. And it’s better established by Sberbank itself - in the terminals of other banks you can be charged a commission even for such a simple operation as viewing your balance.
Fortunately, Sberbank terminals and ATMs are very common and often operate 24/7.
Insert the card into the ATM card reader and enter the PIN code, covering the numeric keypad with your hand from prying eyes.
In the menu that opens, click “Request Balance”; to do this, you just need to touch the screen with your finger in the appropriate area.
The ATM will ask whether you need to print a paper receipt or just show you the amount.
True, you still have to go to the Sberbank branch and to the nearest terminal. What to do if you can’t get to the device? There are simpler ways to find out how much money is left on the card.
How to check your account status online on the Sberbank website?
Access the Internet through any browser, log in to Sberbank Online using your previously received login and password, or register if you have not done so before.
On home page you will see all your accounts, cards, etc., the balance is shown for each item.
If necessary, you can view the history of withdrawals and deposits of money. There, if necessary, you can perform the necessary operations with the account.
Most importantly, don’t forget to log out later and never save your password in your browser for the safety of your finances.
How to check from a mobile device through Sberbank Online?
In addition to direct access to the site, Sberbank has the opportunity to log in to the same personal account from a mobile device. This can be done by downloading from the official website and installing mobile application with the site of the same name. You will need to authorize it once, then simply use a five-digit password.
Go to the “My Finances” tab and see your balance.
How to find out the account status through Mobile Banking?
Of course, to do this on your device cellular communications Mobile Bank must be previously connected. Create a new SMS to a special number 900, in the message dial “01 0000”, where 0000 must be replaced with the last 4 digits of the card number. “01” is a simple short command, but if it suddenly doesn’t work, you can also use the words BALANS, BALANCE, OSTATOK, BALANCE, REMAINDER, of your choice, typed in any register.
The answering machine will send a response SMS indicating the type of card with the last digits of the number and the available amount of funds in the account. Using other commands, you can transfer funds to the desired account or top up a phone number through the same service.
How to check the status of a bank card account using USSD commands?
USSD is a text messaging service similar to SMS.
However, unlike ussd, it does not store messages and cannot communicate with them, only request technical information. It’s not a very convenient service, but it’s great for finding out the balance.
Dial 8-800-555-55-50. Next, press sequentially *2(your card number)#(card PIN code)#1. All characters like * and # are important and cannot be omitted. The autoinformer will send a message about the balance immediately, it will appear on the mobile phone screen. The message will not be saved, so if you are not sure that you will remember the amount, it is better to write it down.
How to find out the balance of funds with the help of an operator at the Savings Bank contact center?
Sberbank's customer assistance service operates around the clock.
Call number 8-800-555-55-50. Communication with a call center operator is free, but first of all you will need to justify your request by proving that you are the owner of the card you are interested in.
To do this, you will need to provide identification data: passport and card numbers, the code word-password that you previously specified in the application for opening a bank account. Additional clarification may be required. Only after you provide the requested data, the operator will tell you your balance.
We have offered you seven ways to find out the account balance of your Savings Bank plastic card Russian Federation. You can choose the one you need yourself, having examined all of them for the convenience of the service and availability at the moment.