on 01-02-2023 15:47
Long-shot, and probably a little waffly, so I apologise in advance.
I can log into My O2 account, both with the email and password and by using my number; can check my tariff, topup, everything else. But when I try to access my details it brings up a security code box saying it's sent a code to xyz number, but this is an old number I haven used for years, and it never gives an option to choose my current number.
While I think I know a solution, I thought I'd post in-case anyone else had/has this issue.
I phoned the help line and was, ultimately, told that if I had another email, I should create a new My O2 account. But when I try, it asks for your number first ... and of-course, when I do, it says there's an account already with that number and do I want to reset my password ... which I don't. So it seems I'm left with having to order a new sim card and start over.
Okay, I know it isn't the end of the world, but it just seems odd that 1) I don't even get the option of number to send the code to and 2) That the ONLY solution is to start a completely fresh account.
Well, vent over. Any ideas welcomed, but will be ordering a new sim I think.
on 01-02-2023 16:24
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 with this
on 02-02-2023 13:21
02-02-2023 17:35 - edited 02-02-2023 17:36
02-02-2023 17:35 - edited 02-02-2023 17:36
Not on Twitter, but haven't tried FB or Instagram, because I've already ordered a new sim. I should have added that the operator I talked to was really nice and easy to deal with, but I was still a little frustrated that I could confirm myself and my current number to actually talk to someone at O2, but they couldn't cancel/disregard an older number that hasn't been used in years. So, I'll just start over.
If others have this problem, hopefully try the social media route will work; just seems silly to have to go all around the houses to find a solution, rather than going direct to the company.
PS. Thanks to you Breanna and MI5 for your replies 👍👍
on 03-02-2023 14:04