Changing contract name to my name

[DC1986]

My sister took out a contract for me in 2016. The account is under her name and I pay for it out of my bank account. I want to put the contract under my name since it is mine but I don't know how to do this because my sister and I are not on speaking terms anymore. I have called O2 a number of times but they said we both have to be there on the phone. Is there any way around this?

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@DC1986 

You need to take a new contract in your name and then you can transfer the number to your new account.

Obviously this will require permission from your sister so maybe time to build the bridges?

[jonsie]

The present account will need to be closed and one taken out in your name.

If it's Refresh then pay the phone off and your sister will need to call O2 to give 30 days notice to end the airtime.

You would then need to pass a credit check.

So, you need to be at least speaking to your sister so that she can do this for you.

I hope it's just a temporary disagreement and that you can make up. After all, Christmas is a family time

Guide: Cancelling Your Contract 

[MI5]

@DC1986 

Another thought which isn't a direct approach but means you can do it without contact from your sister.

1 - Get a PAYG sim from another network.

2 - Get your PAC from O2 Guide: How to get your PAC [June 2021 Update] 

3 - Port your number to the PAYG sim - your O2 contract has now been terminated.

4 - Apply for your own O2 contract and assuming you pass the credit checks your contract will tart with a new number, but in your name.

5 - Obtain PAC from the PAYG sim.

6 - Port your number bacl into your O2 contract.

As I said, not direct, but avoids contract with the account holder.

[jonsie]

That does make it possible @MI5  and it's a good workaround.

I still think making up with sis is a good idea seeing as it's Christmas.

[MI5]

Totally agree

[djbsuffolk]

That work around is ingeniuos @MI5