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How to revert to previous sim card

David25
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I requested a sim swap but it turns out that the new sim is pay monthly and so doesn't work. I would like O2 to revert my number to the old sim card.

How do I do it?

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MI5
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@David25 

You need to get another PAYG sim and do a sim swap Guide: Sim Swap: a mini guide 2017 update 

Order any sim from here https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/sim-cards/pay-as-you-go

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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MI5
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@David25 

You need to get another PAYG sim and do a sim swap Guide: Sim Swap: a mini guide 2017 update 

Order any sim from here https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/sim-cards/pay-as-you-go

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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I already have a functioning sim so I do not need another sim. And I cannot do a swap online because it requires you to receive a text which I cannot
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@David25 

You need a new payg sim, you cannot revert back to one already used and cancelled.

A monthly sim will still receive texts when activated.

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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David25
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Thanks for the quick reply. Unfortunately in our case no texts are received.

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You need to contact O2 to complete the swap.
All numbers are in this guide Guide: Coronavirus Community Help and Support 
When you call, you will be asked for the reason you are calling.
Stay silent for 15 seconds and you will be taken to the keypad options.
Press 2 for Everything Else
Press 5 for More Options
Press 7 for Anything Else which will put you though to someone.
You can also try saying "Upgrade" or "Fraud" to be connected to an advisor.
8.00am is the best time to call if you can.

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