Last checked: 13 September 2026, against Postbank’s SMS balance page, customer care page, Black Card issuing sites list. USSDCode.co.za is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the provider on this page.
Quick Answer
Postbank does not list a USSD banking code on its official website. To check your balance without data, SMS BAL and the last 4 digits of your account number to 32302 (R1 per SMS). The one USSD code Postbank publishes, *120*355#, only lists outlets that issue the Postbank Black Card.
What You Can Do With Postbank
| Task | Official channel |
|---|---|
| Check your balance | SMS “BAL” plus the last 4 digits of your account number (not your card number) to 32302 |
| Find a Black Card issuing site | *120*355# (standard rates apply) |
| Internet banking | Online banking, after applying at a branch for a card-based account |
| Customer care | 0800 53 54 55 (toll-free) or 0860 111 502 |
How to Use the USSD Service
Postbank has no USSD banking menu listed. For a no-data balance check:
- Open your SMS app, not the dialler.
- Type BAL followed by the last 4 digits of your account number.
- Send it to 32302 from the cellphone number on your Postbank record. No registration is needed.
Popular Tasks and Shortcuts
- SASSA SRD withdrawals at Pick n Pay or Boxer: Postbank sends a USSD prompt to your phone at the till to approve the withdrawal. You do not dial a code.
- SASSA grants: SASSA USSD code
- Other banks: Banking USSD Codes
Fees, Limits and Availability
- SMS balance enquiry: R1.00 per SMS.
- Postbank’s homepage notes that selected service and transaction fees change from 1 May 2026; check its site for current fees.
Troubleshooting and Official Alternatives
- SMS balance not working: make sure you are sending from the cellphone number Postbank has on record.
- Call 0800 53 54 55 (toll-free) or email [email protected].
- Ignore any “Postbank USSD code” that asks for your card PIN.
- Dial the code yourself from your own phone. Never dial a code someone sends you by SMS, WhatsApp or social media.
- Never share a PIN, OTP or voucher PIN with anyone who contacts you, even if they claim to work for the provider.
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