NTC and Ncell Balance Transfer (2026): Codes, Limits and Charges
Short answer: NTC: get your 8-digit security code by sending SCODE to 1415, then dial *422*security code*number*amount#, or use the Nepal Telecom app, which needs no code. Rs 10 to Rs 500 a time, up to 20 times a day, free, according to Nepali Telecom. Ncell: dial *17122*number*amount#. Rs 10 to Rs 500 a time, up to 3 times a day, Rs 1.27 per transfer, and your SIM must be at least 90 days old. You can't send balance between NTC and Ncell.
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NTC balance transfer
Nepal Telecom gives you three ways to send balance from your prepaid SIM to another NTC number.
1. With the code
- Send SCODE by SMS to 1415. You'll get an 8-digit security code back (ICT Frame, Nepali Telecom).
- Dial *422*security code*number*amount#. For example,
*422*12345678*98XXXXXXXX*50#sends Rs 50.
The newer common code works too: *133*security code*number*amount# (Nepali Telecom).
Keep the security code to yourself. With your phone, someone could use it to send your balance away, and NTC also uses it to block and re-activate SIMs (Nepal Telecom). NTC asks customers not to share it.
2. With the Nepal Telecom app
Log in, tap Transfer Balance on the home screen, enter the number and amount, and confirm with the OTP sent to your phone (Nepal Telecom, Nepali Telecom). You don't need the security code this way.
3. On the NTC website
Log in to your self-care account at ntc.net.np, open the balance transfer tab, and enter the number and amount.
NTC limits
- Rs 10 to Rs 500 per transfer, up to 20 transfers a day, with no service charge (Nepali Telecom, June 2026). NTC doesn't publish these limits on its own website.
- Received balance doesn't extend the other person's validity.
- You can send from prepaid to a postpaid number, but a postpaid line can't send balance.
Ncell balance transfer
Ncell lets prepaid customers send balance to another Ncell prepaid number (Ncell):
- Dial *17122*number*amount#. For example,
*17122*98XXXXXXXX*10#sends Rs 10. - Or use the common code: *133*number*amount#.
No security code is needed on Ncell. The rules, from Ncell's own page:
- Your SIM must have been active for at least 90 days.
- Rs 10 to Rs 500 per transfer, up to 3 transfers a day.
- Ncell charges Rs 1.27 (including tax) for each transfer.
- Prepaid to prepaid only.
NTC vs Ncell at a glance
| NTC | Ncell | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | *422*security code*number*amount# | *17122*number*amount# |
| Common code | *133*security code*number*amount# | *133*number*amount# |
| Security code | Yes, SMS SCODE to 1415 (not needed in the app) | No |
| Per transfer | Rs 10 to Rs 500 | Rs 10 to Rs 500 |
| Transfers a day | Up to 20 | Up to 3 |
| Charge | Free | Rs 1.27 per transfer |
| Who can send | Prepaid | Prepaid SIMs at least 90 days old, to prepaid only |
Checked on 12 November 2026. NTC limits are from Nepali Telecom (June 2026); NTC doesn't list them on its website. Operators change these rules, so check their app or website if a transfer fails.
Transfer not working?
- Different networks. NTC to Ncell, or Ncell to NTC, isn't possible. Each operator keeps its own balance.
- Not enough balance. Make sure your main balance covers the amount you're sending. Ncell also charges Rs 1.27 per transfer.
- Daily limit. Ncell allows 3 transfers a day and NTC 20.
- New Ncell SIM. An Ncell SIM can't send balance until it's 90 days old.
- Wrong NTC code. Send SCODE to 1415 again, or use the Nepal Telecom app instead.
- Wrong number. Type all 10 digits, starting with 9. Not sure of your own? See how to check your NTC and Ncell number.
Need balance for yourself?
If you're the one who has run out, you don't need someone to send you balance. Both networks lend you a small amount: Ncell Saapati on *9988# and NTC Namaste Credit on *1477# (or SMS START to 1477). Our NTC and Ncell recharge guide explains how much you can borrow and how to recharge online.
Quick verdict
- NTC: SCODE to 1415, then *422*code*number*amount#. Or the app, no code needed.
- Ncell: *17122*number*amount#, Rs 1.27 a transfer, 3 a day.
- Both: Rs 10 to Rs 500 a time.
- NTC and Ncell can't send balance to each other.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer balance in NTC?
Send SCODE to 1415 to get your security code, then dial *422*security code*number*amount#. Or use the Transfer Balance option in the Nepal Telecom app.
How do I get my NTC security code?
Send SCODE by SMS to 1415. You'll receive an 8-digit code.
How do I transfer balance in Ncell?
Dial *17122*number*amount#, or *133*number*amount#. Your SIM must be at least 90 days old.
How much balance can I transfer?
Rs 10 to Rs 500 per transfer on both. NTC allows up to 20 transfers a day and Ncell up to 3.
Can I transfer balance from NTC to Ncell?
No. Balance can only be sent within the same network.
Is there a charge for balance transfer?
NTC charges nothing. Ncell charges Rs 1.27, including tax, per transfer.
Sources
- How to Transfer Balance in Ntc via Code, App, Nepali Telecom, updated 6 June 2026
- Balance Transfer, Ncell
- Common USSD codes for Nepal Telecom and Ncell for Balance Check, Transfer, & Recharge, Nepali Telecom, updated 6 June 2026
- Nepal Telecom Adds More Facility In Its Services During Lockdown, ICT Frame, 20 May 2021
- FAQ, Nepal Telecom
- GSM Prepaid Service, Nepal Telecom