STC Kuwait’s 2022 rebrand from VIVA changed the name on the storefronts and the app icon — it changed nothing about how call barring works. Every code that worked under VIVA works identically today, which is worth knowing if you’re going by an old guide or a friend’s years-old advice.
Quick answer
| Bar | Code |
|---|---|
| All outgoing | *33*PIN# |
| Outgoing international | *331*PIN# |
| All incoming | *35*PIN# |
| Remove all | #330*PIN# |
Why the rebrand didn’t touch this
Call barring is a GSM network standard, not a feature STC or VIVA built themselves — rebranding the company has no bearing on codes defined at the telecom-standards level. The only thing that changed is the customer care number you’d call for a PIN reset.
Set your own PIN
The factory PIN is 0000 — call 102 to set a personal one so the bars can’t be lifted by anyone who knows the default.
Need to redirect calls instead? See STC Kuwait call forwarding.
Verified against STC Kuwait’s official help centre, August 2026.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Activate
*33*0000#.
- 2
Check
*#33#.
- 3
Cancel
#330*PIN#.
Troubleshooting
PIN
0000. Call 102.
Blocked
#330*PIN#.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Did barring codes change after the VIVA rebrand?
No. GSM-standard codes are unaffected by an operator's brand name change.
What's the default PIN?
0000. Call 102 to change it.
How do I remove all bars?
Dial #330*PIN#, then confirm with *#33#.
Are the codes the same as Zain or Ooredoo Kuwait?
Yes, identical — barring is a GSM standard shared across all three Kuwait operators.
Is barring free?
Yes, applying and removing bars costs nothing.