Call forwarding redirects calls from your Batelco line to another number entirely — useful for travelling outside Bahrain where your phone may be off or unreachable, running two lines and wanting one point of contact, or simply making sure calls reach you at a landline while your mobile is charging in another room.
Quick answer
Dial *21*[number]# to forward ALL calls. Dial ##002# to cancel every forwarding rule at once.
The four forwarding codes, and when each fires
| Code | Forwards when |
|---|---|
| *21*[number]# | Every call, unconditionally |
| *67*[number]# | Your line is busy on another call |
| *61*[number]# | You don’t answer within the ring timeout |
| *62*[number]# | Your phone is off or out of coverage |
These aren’t mutually exclusive — you can set the busy, no-answer, and unreachable conditions separately for more nuanced routing than blanket forwarding, while leaving normal reachable calls ringing your own phone as usual.
Practical scenarios
- Travelling internationally: set *21* to a number you’ll actually have with you, so callers reach you rather than voicemail on a phone sitting switched off at home.
- Two lines, one point of contact: forward a secondary SIM’s calls to your primary number so you only need to carry and check one phone.
- Out of coverage areas: *62* catches calls specifically when your phone can’t be reached by the network, forwarding them elsewhere instead of going straight to voicemail.
Turning it off
##002# cancels every active forwarding rule in one step — faster than deactivating each condition individually if you’ve set more than one.
Want to block certain calls entirely instead of redirecting them? See Batelco call barring.
Codes are the GSM/3GPP standard supplementary-service set, verified against Batelco’s official support guidance, July 2026.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Set up
*21*[number]# for all calls, or conditional codes.
- 2
Verify
*#21# to check status.
- 3
Cancel
##002# removes all forwarding.
Alternative Methods
Dial *21*Number# from your phone dialer.
Phone Settings
Troubleshooting
Not working
Ensure full number. ##002# then reset.
Charges
Forwarded calls billed to you at standard rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is call forwarding free on Batelco?
Setup and cancellation are free. Forwarded calls are billed to you at standard rates, since you're effectively placing a call to the forwarding destination.
Can I forward to an international number?
Yes, to any number including international destinations — useful when travelling.
How do I check what forwarding is currently active?
Dial *#21# to see the status of unconditional forwarding.
Can I set more than one forwarding condition at once?
Yes — busy, no-answer, and unreachable can each point to different numbers simultaneously, layered on top of or instead of unconditional forwarding.
How do I cancel just one forwarding condition, not all of them?
Dial the specific code with # instead of a number, e.g. *61# to check, or use the corresponding cancel code for that condition; ##002# clears everything at once if you'd rather start fresh.