Simple Steps on How to Check BECE 2026 Results on Your Phone
Buy a checker or get your grades by SMS using *789*444#
When WAEC releases the BECE results, the rush to check grades often means congested internet cafes and slow load times on the official WAEC portal.
The good news is that you do not need a computer or internet data at all. You can do everything directly on your mobile phone.
By dialling the national shortcode *789*444#, you can buy results checkers or have your grades checked and sent straight to your phone. Whether you are on a smartphone or a basic feature phone (the kind popularly called a “yam” phone in Ghana), this service works on every device.
Here is a complete, step-by-step guide.
A. Why Check BECE Results with *789*444#?
1. No internet required.
The code works entirely over cellular networks, so you do not need data or Wi-Fi.
2. Works on all phones.
From the latest iPhone or Android to a basic button phone, anyone can use it.
3. Instant SMS delivery.
Your checker Serial Number, PIN, or full grades come straight to your message inbox.
4. Mobile Money integrated.
Pay directly with MTN Mobile Money, Telecel Cash, or AT Money.
Method 1: Buy a BECE Results Checker on Your Phone
If you just want the checker details (Serial Number and PIN) so you can enter them on the WAEC portal yourself, follow these steps:
- Open your phone dialler and dial *789*444#.
- Select BECE Check (or BECE Results Checker) from the menu.
- Review the price (for example, GHS 19.00) and select 1. Yes to confirm.
- Enter your Mobile Money number when prompted.
- Watch for the payment prompt on your screen, enter your MoMo PIN, and authorise the transaction.
- Once payment goes through, an SMS with your Serial Number and PIN arrives instantly.
Method 2: Get Your BECE Results Sent by SMS (Instant Result Check)
If you would rather have the system do the work and text your grades to you, use the Instant Result Check service:
- Dial *789*444# on your phone.
- Select Instant Result Check.
- Choose BECE as the exam type.
- Enter your 10 digit Index Number (for example, 0102030405).
- Enter the exam year (for example, 2026).
- Review the summary (exam type, index number, total price) and select 1. Yes, Pay to confirm.
- Authorise the Mobile Money payment.
- Wait a moment. The system retrieves your grades from the WAEC database and sends a full breakdown to your phone by SMS.
How to Retrieve Lost BECE Checker Details
Accidentally deleted the SMS with your checker details? You do not need to buy another one. You can retrieve it free within 30 days of purchase:
- Dial *789*444#.
- Select Option 99 (Help & Services).
- Select Option 1 (My Purchases).
The system finds the most recent purchase linked to your phone number and shows your Serial Number and PIN on screen.
How to Check BECE Results on Your Phone: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the code work on all networks in Ghana?
Yes. You can dial *789*444# on MTN, Telecel, and AT.
2. What if the Mobile Money prompt does not pop up?
Network traffic sometimes delays the prompt, so you can approve the payment manually.
On MTN, dial *170#, then Option 6 (My Account), then Option 3 (My Approvals). On Telecel, dial *110#, then Option 6 (My Account), then Option 3 (Approvals).
How long does it take to get results by SMS?
Buying a checker card takes under a minute. With Instant Result Check, your grades are retrieved and delivered by SMS as soon as WAEC releases them and they are live on the servers.
Can I use this code for other exams?
Yes. Besides BECE, you can dial *789*444# to buy checkers for WASSCE, School Placement, and University application PINs.
That is everything you need. Keep *789*444#handy, make sure you have enough Mobile Money, and you can check your BECE results on your phone the moment WAEC opens the results, with no computer or internet cafe required.
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Source: quarmsmedia.com