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10 June 2026

Bet on SportyBet Ghana Without Internet — Full *170*82# USSD Walkthrough

By Adwoa Mensah · Mobile-money desk 3 min read

Quick answer

SportyBet Ghana supports complete betting via USSD — no app, no data, no smartphone required. Dial *170*82# from any phone on any network. Registration, deposits, bet placement, withdrawals, and result checks all work over USSD.

*170*82#
0 MB
Data required
Any phone
Feature or smartphone
All networks
MTN / Telecel / AT
~30 sec
Per menu interaction

Why use USSD over the app

  • No data plan needed. Useful in Bolgatanga, rural Volta, or any place with patchy data coverage but good cellular signal.
  • Works on feature phones. Your grandfather can place a GH₵ 2 bet on Black Stars without a smartphone.
  • Faster than slow apps on low-end Android. On a Tecno from 2018 with 1 GB RAM, the SportyBet app takes 8-15 seconds to load. USSD is instant.
  • Lower battery drain. No background app, no GPS, no notifications.
  • Works during MTN data outages. Cellular USSD continues even when data is down.

Register via USSD

  1. Dial *170*82# from any line.
  2. Select 1 — Register.
  3. Enter your full name when prompted.
  4. Enter your date of birth (must be 18+).
  5. Set a 4-digit PIN.
  6. Confirm PIN. Account is created — same account as the web/app version.

Deposit via USSD

  1. Dial *170*82#.
  2. Select 2 — Deposit.
  3. Choose your network: 1 MTN / 2 Telecel / 3 AirtelTigo.
  4. Enter the amount.
  5. Confirm with your MoMo PIN on the network prompt that follows.
  6. Receive SMS confirmation within 10-30 seconds.

Place a bet via USSD

  1. Dial *170*82#.
  2. Select 3 — Place Bet.
  3. Choose competition (Premier League, GPL, etc).
  4. Choose match.
  5. Choose market (1X2, over/under, etc.).
  6. Choose selection.
  7. Enter stake (min GH₵ 1).
  8. Confirm. Receive bet confirmation SMS.
USSD is slow per interaction

Each menu step takes 5-10 seconds for the USSD reply to arrive. A simple single bet takes ~2 minutes end-to-end. An 8-leg accumulator takes 10-15 minutes. The app is faster for accumulators; USSD is faster for single bets when data is unavailable.

Withdraw via USSD

  1. Dial *170*82#.
  2. Select 4 — Withdraw.
  3. Enter amount (min GH₵ 5).
  4. Confirm with your SportyBet PIN.
  5. Funds arrive in your MoMo wallet at the same speeds as app-initiated withdrawals (12-min median MTN, 22-min Telecel, 30-min AT).

Check results via USSD

  1. Dial *170*82#.
  2. Select 5 — Bet History.
  3. View settled and pending bets, results, payouts.

How much does USSD cost?

USSD itself is free on MTN, Telecel and AirtelTigo for the *170*82# SportyBet shortcode (zero-rated). Some other USSD shortcodes carry a small per-session charge (typically GH₵ 0.05-0.10), but SportyBet’s shortcode is zero-rated. No data, no airtime deduction.

Try the USSD flow without committing GH₵
Dial *170*82# to see the menu structure first. No deposit needed to look around.
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USSD limitations

  • Live in-play betting is limited via USSD (the app shows live odds; USSD shows pre-match only).
  • Aviator and casino games cannot be played via USSD.
  • Some advanced bet types (system bets, complex accumulators) require the app.
  • Bet slip building is one-bet-at-a-time on USSD (no slip-saving for later confirmation).

Other ways to use SportyBet

For full functionality use the app. For payments specifically, see the payment methods comparison.

USSD betting FAQ

What is the SportyBet USSD shortcode in Ghana?+

*170*82# from any network. There are also network-specific shortcodes (MTN *170*82#, Telecel *711*82#, AirtelTigo *110*82#) — all do the same thing.

Do I need a smartphone to use SportyBet via USSD?+

No. USSD works on any phone including the cheapest Nokia feature phone. Zero data required.

Does USSD cost anything?+

SportyBet’s *170*82# shortcode is zero-rated on all three networks — free to dial, no airtime deduction.

Can I play Aviator via USSD?+

No. Casino games (including Aviator) and live in-play betting are app-only. USSD supports pre-match sportsbook betting only.

What’s the minimum USSD bet?+

GH₵ 1 — same minimum as the app.

Can I place accumulators via USSD?+

Yes, but each leg is a separate menu interaction. An 8-leg accumulator takes ~10-15 minutes via USSD. The app is much faster for accumulators.

Does USSD work if MTN data is down?+

Yes. USSD uses the cellular signalling channel, separate from data. As long as you have voice signal, USSD works.

Is the same SportyBet account accessible via USSD and the app?+

Yes — same account, same balance, same bet history. Switch between USSD and app seamlessly.