Today, almost every citizen of the Russian Federation has a plastic bank card. Any owner of a plastic card can find out the balance of Sberbank via SMS. There are several ways to find out the status of an account (balance) - use the institution’s web page, terminals, the Internet, or make a request via mobile phone via SMS to number 900.
How to find out the balance of a Sberbank card via SMS
Every client with a bank account can constantly monitor changes. You need to assign your cell phone number to your account, and you can monitor ongoing operations using special commands. We'll talk about them further.
Specifications
Mobile Bank helps Sberbank clients keep their finger on the pulse of financial opportunities. This is a convenient and practical service that does not require special technical support from your phone. You can connect it to any gadget. You can perform this action yourself or contact specialists with special knowledge.
Important technical characteristics of checking the balance of a Sberbank card are an active Mobile Bank and the ability of the phone to send/receive SMS messages.
Regarding the telephone, the most important thing is that you can send SMS from it and receive reply messages. Pay attention to your personal settings to avoid SMS notifications from Sberbank from number 900 ending up in the Spam folder. If two important conditions are met, then on the phone screen you will be able to see:
- Sberbank card balance;
- A mini-statement of recent transactions.
Below we offer guidelines for these operations.
Step-by-step instruction
So, you decided to find out how much money is currently available for spending on your card, that is, request the balance of the Sberbank card through number 900. What is required of you:
- You must write “BALANCE” (ostatok, balance) in the message, add the numbers of the plastic card (last 4).
- The message must be sent to the recipient by number 900.
- Get information about the request.
It is important to remember that such messages can be sent if the balance of money on the telephone account allows it (payment is made according to the tariff).
If the Economy package is activated, then a one-time request will cost you 3 rubles, a mini-statement will cost 15 rubles.
The response message for the card (including credit card) will contain the following information:
- The amount of funds available in the account;
- Amount that can be withdrawn in cash;
- The amount that is available for spending or purchasing goods/services.
You can also get not just your balance through the 900 number, but also send a request for a card report or a mini-statement. The steps are similar, only you need to enter the word “HISTORY” in the SMS field.
A mini-statement is generated from the beginning of the month until the date of the request. The SMS can consist of one word “History”; it is not necessary to indicate the card number. Finding out the balance of a Sberbank card through number 900 is very simple and quick. It takes only a few minutes. The client can be aware of his financial capabilities and all changes.
Other ways to check your card account
Checking your account status via SMS to number 900 is just one of the methods that the client has in his arsenal.
Call to operator
You can also call the customer support line. In addition to information about the account status, they learn other quite useful information and solve a number of issues: block a card, get advice, confirm or cancel an operation.
Find out the balance on your card with this phone call:
- First of all, call the support number (hotline);
- The answering machine will work, after which you need to press the pound key;
- Select card number;
- Repeat the action with the pound key;
- Enter the first characters of the code in numbers;
- If the actions were completed correctly, the client will be directed to a menu where you can clarify the amount of available funds.
This method may seem complicated, but it really isn't. However, many believe that it is much easier to find out the balance on a Sberbank card through 900 (SMS sending number).
Via ATM
Today there are a number of opportunities to find out the status of an account remotely; many still prefer to use ATMs. In some cases, this is a necessary measure (the phone is dead, there is no Internet). To carry out this process, you need to have a card in your hands and remember its PIN code.
The instructions on how to find out your balance using an ATM are extremely simple:
- Insert the plastic into the terminal compartment;
- Enter code;
- Click on the desired section;
- Receive a receipt with details or view your balance on the ATM screen.
The method is very simple, the only problem that may arise is that the terminal is not always working. You have to go somewhere else to find an ATM that works. You will have to spend quite a lot of time on an operation that requires a couple of minutes. It is better to find out the balance of your Sberbank card via SMS to number 900.
Using the Internet
The most progressive and modern method of checking an account is to do it via the Internet.
If you cannot send an SMS request to number 900, then the bank’s Internet system is at your service. You must be connected to Sberbank Online and have your phone at hand to enter the security code from it.
Afterwards, register on the structure’s website. By going to the Personal Account section, you can see all the information about your account status, transfer money, and top up your account.
You can download a mobile application to your phone and constantly monitor balance changes. The method is suitable for those who must constantly be aware of ongoing changes.
Conclusion
To find out the balance of a Sberbank card through number 900, you just need to send an SMS with the word “BALANCE”. The use of remote notification methods is the most acceptable option for every bank client. Receive information about your account, new services, have information - all this is possible thanks to remote bank programs.
Bank cards are the modern and most convenient payment method offered by Sberbank. Just as often as people like to count bills in a regular wallet, it is important to find out the balance of funds on a plastic card.
Since determining the balance of funds may be necessary under different circumstances, Sberbank of Russia offers enough ways to find out how much you can count on.
What methods does Sberbank offer toto knowcard balance?
Select one of the verification options:
- Through the nearest Sberbank ATM;
- By logging into your personal account in Sberbank Online;
- Using the SMS application of the mobile bank;
- Using the Sberonline mobile application;
- Through the call center support service;
- USSD commands;
- When visiting a bank branch in person.
One of the simplest and most convenient ways to check the balance of a Sberbank card is to receive the necessary information via SMS.
Howcheck card balance from mobile phone via SMS 900?
You can check the contents of a plastic wallet from Sberbank through Mobile Bank anywhere in your locality at any time of the day after activating the special “Mobile Bank” service.
Just send a request via SMS to the number 900
. This option will be free only for owners of the “Full” service package. If you opted for the “Economy” tariff, then receiving a response will cost 3 rubles. The program is designed for requests “ Balance”, “Remainder”, “BALANS" or " BALANCE”, typed in capital or capital letters + the last 4 digits of your card number.
Before making any purchase or paying a utility bill, credit agreement, etc. It is important to make sure that there is enough money on the card. Otherwise, if you repeatedly make a transaction in an amount exceeding the account balance, your plastic card will be blocked. Next, you will need to personally come to the bank branch to clarify the circumstances or contact the support service by calling the hotline and answer all questions.
Such blocking can be very inappropriate, so before making a payment it is better to double-check the balance on the card so that in case of lack of money, you can top up your account on time.
You can view the status of the card in different ways:
- via phone
- Sberbank Online,
- ATM,
- Mobile banking and SMS.
You can find out more about each option in the material below.
How to check the balance of a Sberbank card via phone?
You can check the status of your card account by sending an SMS to number 900. The text is as follows:
BALANCE 1234
where 1234 is the last digits of the card number. In response, you will receive the requested information about the plastic balance.
Instead of the word “Balance” you can write: Balans, Balance, Remaining, Ostatok, 01.
You can check your card balance via SMS to number 900 only if your phone is connected to the Mobile Banking service.
Haven’t activated Sberbank Mobile Banking yet? - instructions
Checking your account through Sberbank Online
The personal account offers clients a large amount of information, which concerns not only card accounts, but also all transactions on them. However, let's talk about balance.
So, to check the amount of money in your card account in Sberbank Online, you need to:
- Have a login and password to enter your personal account. They can be obtained at a bank branch, at an ATM or terminal by connecting the Mobile Bank application;
- On the official website in the upper right corner, find the Sberbank Online window and enter your login and password;
- When entering data, a personal page will open on which you can see the available procedures: “Transfers and payments”, “Cards”, “Loans”, “Deposits and accounts”, “Other”. To check your balance, click on “Cards”;
- After which the client will receive information about the card number, account level and information about the owner.
The advantage of using the Sberbank Online service is the ability to conduct money transactions without leaving your home at any convenient time of the day. You can also install a mobile application and access your personal page in Sberbank Online using your smartphone.
Sberbank, like any other financial organization, provides its clients with the opportunity to control the balance of a plastic card. At the moment, there are several ways to check your account: by phone, using an ATM, etc. For complete information on how to find out the balance of a Sberbank card, read below.
Available ways to check the balance on a Sberbank card?
As mentioned earlier, Sberbank offers several ways to check a card’s personal account. At the moment, there are 4 ways to check your balance: “Mobile Bank”; "Online banking"; ATMs; . To use the first two options, you will have to first activate the mentioned services. Before you need to take into account that the service has two tariff packages - which differ from each other in the presence of a subscription fee. To, you need to get to log in to the system.These services have wide functionality and provide clients with the opportunity to make payments, pay for services of various organizations, create automatic payments, etc.
Card balance in the Sberbank Online Personal Account
To register in, it is recommended to call the Sberbank Contact Center, or contact a bank branch. This is necessary to obtain a login, ID and password. You can also register yourself in the service if the Mobile Bank service is activated on your Sberbank card. To do this, you need to go to and enter the number of your current Sberbank card. After this, an SMS password will be sent to your phone, which you need to enter in a separate window, as well as create a username and password for permanent login to the system. After registration is completed, the client will have access to .When visiting again, it is enough to enter the login and password in the appropriate fields, as well as the one received from Sberbank.
Having access to the Personal Account, the user will be able to remotely control the bank card balance.
By selecting the “All transactions” option, you can track the expense of funds on the card, the amounts transferred and the dates of receipts. In this way, outside interference can be detected. The main menu “Sberbank Online” displays all existing cards and accounts. Basic information will be placed on the right side of the card name.For a debit card:
For a credit card:
- cash balance;
- validity.
- amount of debt;
- interest rate;
- for a deposit account - total savings.
How to find out the balance on a card through Sberbank Online (instructions)
There is no subscription fee for using the Sberbank Online remote service. Therefore, it is recommended to activate it first.
Thanks to your Personal Account, you can:
- control the state of balance;
- make money transfers;
- customize templates;
- connect additional programs and service options;
- perform other operations.
Instructions for working with the Sberbank Online service
We suggest downloading the instructions here: (downloads: 450)
View online file:How to find out the balance of a Sberbank card via SMS 900 (as of April 15, 2019)
If the Mobile Bank service is activated on the card, you can find out the balance status by sending. The request must be formulated as follows: BALANCE XXXX
Where XXXX- these are the last four digits of the card number on which you need to find out the account balance.
Instead of the word " BALANCE"You can use the following commands in SMS: balance, balans, remainder, ostatok, 01 .
The Mobile Bank service is as easy to connect as Sberbank Online. The monthly price for this service varies from 30 to 60 rubles per month, depending on the chosen tariff and bank card. If the client is a holder of “premium level” cards in the format: or, then there is no subscription fee for using the “Mobile Bank” service. If you don’t want to pay a subscription fee, you can choose. But to find out the balance of a Sberbank card via SMS, you will need to pay 3 rubles for each request. Requests sent through the “Full” package are free.
You can change the Mobile Bank tariff plan in several ways:
- call the Contact Center or go to a bank branch. The operator should provide personal data and card number;
- through a Sberbank ATM;
- through Mobile Banking.
To change the tariff through Mobile Banking, you need to send an SMS to number 900 with the word FULL XXXX or ECONOMY XXXX, depending on the tariff you are interested in. XXXX- last 4 digits of the bank card number.
USSD commands for Mobile Banking
You can track your card balance not only through SMS notifications. "Mobile Bank" makes it possible to use . For example, to find out the card balance, you need to dial *900*01# . If there are several cards, you should specify the command by adding the last 4 digits of the Sberbank card: *900*01*ХХХХ#. The response to the request will appear on the screen after sending the command. The disadvantage of the USSD request is that it is impossible to save the received information in the smartphone’s memory.Instructions for managing Mobile Banking
You can download the instructions here:
(downloads: 672)
View online file:Get balance information by calling
If none of the independent options for checking your balance are suitable, you can call the operator. For this purpose, there are Contact Center numbers available for mobile, international and city communication operators. operates free of charge.
To find out information about your balance, you should call the operator at 900 on either 8 800 555 55 00 , then dial “0” and tell the center employee your personal data and card number. You can also use an automated maintenance system.
To do this you need:
- In order to listen to the functionality of a bank card, press " 2 ».
- The automatic operator will require you to enter your Sberbank card number. All numbers (without exception) are entered without spaces. Then press " # ».
- Next, you should enter the control word (it is determined when opening an account and is indicated in the agreement) and click “ # ».
- The map menu will open, where you need to click “ 1 ».
- The robot will report the current balance on the card.
Viewing your card balance through an ATM
During its existence, Sberbank has installed a large number of ATMs and terminals, so finding out the card balance is not difficult. In addition, this can be done in devices of other banks.The process of checking the balance of a Sberbank card through an ATM:
- a card is inserted into a special slot on the ATM;
- PIN code is dialed;
- in the main menu that opens, select “Request balance”;
- the balance will be displayed on the screen;
- You will be prompted to withdraw cash, print out a receipt indicating the total amount, and return to the previous menu.
Viewing the Sberbank card balance - video instructions
You can watch a visual video instruction telling you how to find out the balance of a Sberbank card:
