Complete guide to USSD betting in Nigeria — how to register, deposit, place bets, and withdraw winnings using only your mobile phone keypad. No internet required.
USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) betting allows Nigerian bettors to place bets, check results, deposit, and withdraw using only their phone's keypad — without any internet connection. By dialling a special short code (like *238# or *920*3*2#), you access a betting menu through your network directly.
USSD betting is particularly valuable for bettors in areas with limited internet connectivity, for those using basic phones without smartphones, and for situations where data is unavailable.
Bet9ja was one of the first Nigerian bookmakers to offer USSD betting. Dial *238# from any Nigerian network. Through this code you can:
MSport offers one of the most comprehensive USSD betting menus in Nigeria. Dial *347*34# to access bet placement, results, deposits, and withdrawals. MSport is particularly well optimised for USSD — more features are available via their code than most competitors.
SportyBet supports USSD deposits and withdrawals via major Nigerian bank USSD codes. You can fund your SportyBet wallet using GTB (*737#), Access Bank (*901#), First Bank (*894#), UBA (*919#), and Zenith Bank (*966#). Direct betting via USSD is limited — SportyBet's main advantage is the mobile app.
NairaBet supports USSD deposits via major bank short codes. Their website also works on feature phones via basic web browsers. Contact NairaBet customer support for the current USSD betting code as this has changed previously.
The easiest way to use USSD betting is to first build your betslip on the Bet9ja website or app (on someone else's phone, a computer, or during a moment when you have internet), then note down your booking code. A booking code is a short alphanumeric code that saves your entire betslip.
Without internet, dial *238# on your phone. This opens the Bet9ja USSD menu.
Follow the menu prompts. Choose "Place Bet" or "Load Booking Code" and enter your booking code when prompted.
The menu will display your selections and confirm the odds. Enter your stake amount and confirm.
Review and confirm. You will receive an SMS confirmation with your bet ID. Save this — you will need it if you need to follow up with customer support.
Nigerian bank USSD codes that work for betting deposits: