Failed credit check for second SIM on O2 locked iPhone, but need another number for work. Options?

[TheJobinator]

Is it possible for me to have a family member pay for the O2 eSIM (should they pass the credit check) and I can then add it to my phone? 

[Bambino]

@TheJobinator Answered here: Solved: Re: Two SIMs, One Phone, Dual SIM, eSIM HOW!? - O2 Community

[Enlli]

@TheJobinator Are you sure it's locked to O2. They haven't locked phones for the last 5 years

You can find out if your iPhone is locked by going to Settings > General > About. If "No SIM restrictions" appears next to Carrier Lock, your iPhone is unlocked.

[MI5]

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@TheJobinator wrote:

Is it possible for me to have a family member pay for the O2 eSIM (should they pass the credit check) and I can then add it to my phone? 

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@TheJobinator 

Yes it is possible and they will need to pass a credit and affordability check.

Anyone can then use the sim but regardless of who uses it, the named person will be responsible for the bills.

[Oxonian]

@TheJobinator 

The alternative would be to have your second SIM on another network. 

There are other advantages to that too.