Moving abroad but want to keep uk number

[Lilrae]

I’m moving away so I will not be using my o2 number but I still want to keep my number for when I come back,

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@Lilrae 

Best thing to do is move to the classic PAYG tariff and make a call or send text at least once every 6 months to keep it active..

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/sim-cards/pay-as-you-go#simtype=classicpayasyougo

[MI5]

How to switch here https://www.o2.co.uk/help/pay-as-you-go/classic-pay-as-you-go 

If you're an existing Pay As You Go customer, you can switch to Classic Pay As You Go in one of the following ways:

• text CLASSIC free to 21300
• call 2202 free from your mobile
• visit My O2.

You’ll be switched over on your next renewal date.

[Marjo]

Hi @Lilrae , welcome to our community.

There's some good information above from @MI5 ! Let us know if that's all you needed, or if you have any additional questions in mind that the community could help you with.

Moving abroad is very exciting and a big change - I hope everything goes well!