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You can check your balance (even from abroad) different ways:

You can select "Servizi TIM" in the menu of the handset, then scroll to and select "Timcard" and finally, "Credito." You will receive an sms stating your credit balance. I have done this (from Canada) and it works fine.

Another method is to key-in *123# <Yes/Send> : remaining credit should be displayed.

Finally, sending and SMS to 4916 with the text "PRE CRE SIN" should also trigger receiving your balance by SMS.

Frank.