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How to transfer your number from Talkmobile to giffgaff?

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

    If you’re out of contract with Talkmobile, you’re free to switch whenever you like and it won’t cost you anything.

    To check your contract status or find out your contract end date, get in touch with talkmobile’s customer support team on 5888 from your talkmobile phone. Or 0333 304 8064 from any other phone (standard network charges apply).

    Opening hours are 8am-7pm Monday-Friday. 9am-6pm on Saturday. 10am-5pm on Sunday.

    If you’d prefer not to call, you can also get your contract end date by logging into your Talkmobile account. Or by opening up the talkmobile app on your phone.

  2. 2) Contact talkmobile to cancel and get your PAC Code

    Next on the to-do list is to contact Talkmobile and tell them you’d like to leave. You can get in touch with them on the contact numbers listed in step 1.

    While you’re talking to the customer support team, you’ll also need to ask for a PAC Code.

    What’s a PAC Code, you say? It’s a short sequence of numbers and letters that you’ll need to give to the network you’re planning to join, so that they can transfer your existing telephone number.

    PAC Codes expire after 30 days, which means you’ll need to use yours within this timeframe. If for any reason you’re not able to, you’ll have to contact talkmobile again to request a new one.

  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.