You can now know your DStv account balance or the prevailing forex exchange rate through the comfort of your mobile phone.

• To check your balance, send an SMS beginning with the word “Bal” (space) “smartcard number” to the number 3788
• For the prevailing exchange rate send an SMS with the word “EX” to the number 3788.

The service costs KES 5 on both Safaricom and Airtel