How to transfer your number from iD Mobile to Vodafone?

1) Check you’re eligible to switch from iD Mobile

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

In the event that you’re not sure of your contract status, customer support a call on 7777 from your iD Mobile phone. Or you can ring 0333 003 7777 from a landline or any other mobile phone (charges may vary).

Opening hours are 8am-8pm every day of the week.

Don’t want to speak to anyone? You can also find out your contract end date by logging into to your iD Mobile account. Or you can open up the iD Mobile app on your phone and find it there.

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

2) Contact iD Mobile to cancel and get your PAC Code

Next up, you need to get in touch with iD Mobile. To do this, 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. You don't even need to make a phone call.

If you'd prefer to speak to somebody, just ring iD Mobile on one of the numbers in step 1 and tell them you want to leave. While you’re on the phone to them, you also need to ask for your PAC Code.

It’s a legal requirement that networks provide you with a PAC Code within two hours of your request.

The important thing to note, though, is that your PAC Code will expire if it’s not used within 30 days.

If, for whatever reason, you don’t get around to using it in that timeframe you’ll need to contact iD Mobile again to ask for a new one.

3) Find and buy a phone from Vodafone

So you’re out of contract and ready to switch. That’s great. Your next step is to choose a deal from Vodafone and sign up for it.

Once you’ve passed Vodafone’s credit checks, you’ll receive your phone or SIM in the post.

4) Contact Vodafone and give them your PAC code

Okay, we’re well on our way now. Next, you’ll have to ring Vodafone and tell them your PAC Code.

To get in touch, call Vodafone’s customer support team on 03333 040 191 (standard network rates apply).

5) Insert your new Vodafone SIM card

If you got a new phone, it's time to take your pin-key and unlock the handset's SIM tray. Then insert your Vodafone SIM.

If you opted for a SIM-only deal, you can just put the Vodafone SIM card in your existing phone.

The number transfer won’t take place instantly, but while it’s underway you’ll be given a temporary number to use.

6) Wait for your number to be transferred to Vodafone

Experience tells us that your number transfer should be complete the next working day.

But this depends on the network you’re joining and there are some circumstances under which it may take a bit longer. For instance, if you make your call on a working day or a weekend.