How to Check IMEI Status
The IMEI is a phone's unique identity number. Checking it tells you whether the phone is genuine, registered, and safe to buy — and it costs nothing.
Finding the IMEI
Dial *#06# — the fastest way on any phone. You can also find it in Settings > About phone, printed on the SIM tray or back panel of some models, or on the original box. On a dual-SIM phone, check both IMEI numbers, one per SIM slot.
Checking it on DIRBS
SMS the IMEI to 8484 or enter it at dirbs.pta.gov.pk. The reply tells you whether the device is compliant (registered), non-compliant (duty unpaid), or blocked. Only DIRBS can give an official answer — third-party “IMEI check” websites are not authoritative.
Protecting your IMEI
Treat the IMEI like a serial number: do not post it in screenshots, sale listings, or social media, and do not send it to anyone who does not need it. MobileZone's own PTA Tax Calculator validates an IMEI only inside your browser — it is never sent or stored anywhere.
IMEI problems to walk away from
A phone whose IMEI does not show on *#06#, whose box IMEI differs from the phone's IMEI, or whose DIRBS result is “blocked” should not be bought at any price. A mismatched or missing IMEI is a strong sign of a tampered, stolen, or cloned device.
Tools on this site
Use the free tools on the homepage: the PTA Tax Calculator, the Smart Finder and Compare Mobiles (up to 3 phones side by side).