Pac code on new PAYG sim - no credit

[Sh500]

I have ported my phone number to an o2 PAYG SIM only to realise the signal in my area is extremely poor 0 to 1 bar.

The only option I can see is to move again to another provider. But o2 say I can only receive a PAC via text message. I do not want to waste £10 simply to send a message to move elsewhere.

Does anyone know why they cannot simply provide the PAC over the phone?

NB: I am able to receive texts and calls.

[gmarkj]

See the information in this guide @Scundered 

Guide: How to get your PAC [June 2021 Update] 

[Scundered]

Thsnks for your advice. I tried that but unfortunately because there's no credit on the sim, the text option is not working (even though text should be free)  ?  Can anyone find me a solution to getting a PAC code from 02.  I've now rang them 8 times and they pretend to place me on hold, then hang up.  I've opened one chat then they go off to check something and chat closes!!! 

[gmarkj]

Ah, sorry @Scundered didn't realise you were trying to get a PAC code or a PAYG sim.

In that case I'll tag one of the community gurus to assist.
@O2Emma @O2KyleW can you help?

[O2Emma]

Hi @gmarkj I will pick this up thanks 😀

[Scundered]

Thank you, I'm hoping someone can help me 

[O2Emma]

Hi @Scundered I will send you a private message to look into this for you.

[amico]

I have tried on both number 85075 and 65075 but failed to get PAC and then contact with customer support and NO HELP from him. Very disappointed.

From other networks, you can get PAC even you don't have a credit. 

If you call to customer support , you must have at least 2 hours to spend.

[SilverBell]

Hi, I'm also in the same situation where I want to request my PAC code for my pay as you go sim but I've never topped up my sim before.

Please can I get some advice @O2Emma ?

Thanks

[Cleoriff]

@SilverBell 

I'll tag @O2Lisa who is on in the morning.

Other than that if you message O2 on Facebook (https://o2uk.co/O2CFB) , Twitter ( https://o2uk.co/O2CTW) or Instagram (https://o2uk.co/O2CIG) , they should be able to help you.

[O2Lisa]

Morning all, thanks for the tag @Cleoriff 😊

@SilverBell I'll message you privately and get this sorted for you.