How to Check Your Etisalat SIM Card Number

Forgetting your own phone number happens more often than most people admit — especially with a secondary SIM, a recently activated line, or a data-only card you rarely use for calls. If you're on Etisalat (now rebranded as e& in the UAE, though still widely known as Etisalat in other markets like Egypt and Nigeria), there are several reliable ways to find your SIM card number without calling customer support.

What "SIM Card Number" Actually Means

Before diving into methods, it helps to know that people use "SIM card number" to mean two different things:

• Your mobile number (MSISDN) — the phone number others dial to reach you. This is what most people are looking for.
• Your ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) — the 18–22 digit serial number physically printed on the SIM card itself. This is used for technical identification, eSIM transfers, and carrier-side account management.

Most of the methods below retrieve your mobile number. The ICCID is a separate value covered further down.

Method 1: Dial a Self-Check USSD Code 📱

The fastest way to find your Etisalat number is through a USSD code — a short service code dialed directly from the SIM you want to check.

For Etisalat UAE (e&): Dial *101# and press call. Your number should appear on screen within seconds.

For Etisalat Egypt: Dial *400*4# or *555# depending on your plan type. The response message will display your registered mobile number.

For Etisalat Nigeria (now rebranded as Airtel Nigeria in most regions): If you're on an older Etisalat-issued SIM still active under transition, *248# has historically been used, though this may vary based on current network status.

USSD codes work even when you have zero balance — they don't require active credit or a data connection. They function at the network layer, making them the most universally reliable method.

Method 2: Check Through the My Etisalat / e& App

If you have the My Etisalat app or the e& app installed and your account is already logged in:

1. Open the app
2. Your registered mobile number typically appears on the home screen dashboard or under My Profile / Account Details
3. On some versions of the app, navigate to Settings → SIM Information

This method works well if you manage multiple lines under one account — the app lists each active number separately, making it easy to identify which SIM belongs to which device.

The app requires an internet connection (Wi-Fi works fine if your mobile data isn't set up yet).

Method 3: Send a Text Message to Yourself or a Contact

A simple workaround that doesn't require remembering any codes:

• Open your Messages app and send any text to a number you know — a family member, a secondary phone you own, or even a messaging app on another device
• The recipient sees the sender's number, which is your Etisalat SIM number
• Ask them to read it back to you

This works across all devices and requires no app or code knowledge.

Method 4: Check Device Settings

Both Android and iOS store SIM information in the phone's settings menu.

On Android: Go to Settings → About Phone → SIM Status (or SIM Card Info on some manufacturers). Look for the field labeled My Phone Number or MSISDN. Note that some Android builds display this field as blank or unknown — it depends on how the carrier has provisioned the SIM.

On iPhone: Go to Settings → Phone → My Number. This field is typically populated automatically when a SIM is inserted and the carrier pushes the number to the device.

This method is device-dependent. Phones with custom Android skins (Samsung One UI, MIUI, ColorOS) may display SIM information in slightly different menu locations.

How to Find Your SIM's ICCID Number 🔍

If you need the physical SIM serial number rather than your phone number — for example, to activate an eSIM, troubleshoot an account issue, or speak with technical support — there are two ways to find it:

The ICCID is not the same as your phone number and cannot be used to make calls. It's a hardware identifier used by the carrier's systems.

Variables That Affect Which Method Works Best

Not every method works equally well in every situation. A few factors determine what's practical for your setup:

• Device type and OS version — older Android versions may not populate SIM number fields in settings; some budget phones skip this display entirely
• Whether you're roaming — USSD codes generally work on home networks; behavior may vary when roaming internationally
• Account type — prepaid SIMs, postpaid plans, and data-only SIMs may respond differently to USSD codes depending on regional provisioning
• Which Etisalat market you're in — UAE, Egypt, and other markets where the Etisalat brand has operated use different codes and app interfaces
• App login status — the e& app method only works if you've previously registered and logged in

Someone using a data-only SIM in a tablet with no phone dialer has a meaningfully different situation than someone using a standard postpaid SIM in a smartphone — and the right method shifts accordingly.