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How to transfer your number from O2 to giffgaff?

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  1. 1) Check you’re eligible to switch from O2

    If you’re out of contract, you can switch whenever you like for no charge. To check if you’re out of contract, you can:

    Open your O2 app on your phone. Once it’s open, head to ‘Allowances’ and then select ‘Tariff’ to see your end date.

    Or visit the O2 account webpage. Then click ‘See if you can upgrade today’ and log in to see your contract end date.

    Prefer to call? You can get in touch with O2's customer support team by calling 202 on your O2 phone. Or on 034 4809 0202 from any other phone (standard network charges apply).

    Opening hours are 8am-8pm Monday-Friday. 8am-6pm on Sundays.

    In the event that you’re keeping your existing phone and signing up for a new SIM only deal, you may need to unlock your O2 phone. Only when it’s unlocked will it accept the new SIM card.

    To unlock it, though, you’ll need what’s called a personal unlocking key (PUK). The good news is that you can obtain easily by logging in to your O2 account. Once you’ve got the PUK, which you’ll receive as a text message, you can use it to unlock your phone.

    And if you’re interested in switching but want a bit more information first, text INFO to 85075.

  2. 2) Contact O2 to get your PAC code

    Once you’ve signed up for the deal you’ve chosen, just text PAC to 65075 to get your PAC code. It’s this short, alphanumeric code that will enable you to transfer your existing phone number to the network you want to join.

    If you'd prefer to speak to somebody, just ring O2 on one of the numbers in step 1 and tell them you want to leave. They’ll give you a contract end date that you should make a note of.

    While you’re on the phone to them, you also need to ask for your PAC Code.

    O2 is bound by law to provide a PAC Code within two hours of you asking for it.

  3. 3) Find and buy a deal from giffgaff

    Right, then. Confirmed you’re out of contract and ready to switch? Good news. Your next job is to choose a deal from giffgaff and sign up for it via Uswitch.

    Vodafone will then run some credit checks. After you’re approved, you’ll receive your phone in the post.

  4. 4) 4 Contact giffgaff to give them your PAC Code

    You can do this via giffgaff’s number transfer form.

  5. 5) Insert your giffgaff SIM card

    Take the phone from its box and insert your giffgaff SIM. giffgaff advises that there will be some loss of service during the transfer process.

    To check whether the giffgaff SIM is active and the transfer has been completed, it’s a good idea to turn the phone on and off during the day.

  6. 6) Wait for your number to be transferred to giffgaff

    Typically, your number transfer will be completed at some point during the next working day. If a weekend gets in the way, it may take a bit longer.