Leaving O2

[pauln]

Can I cancel my contract by writing to O2? If so what information do I need to supply? The only obvious things are line number and name of account holder.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@pauln 

Details here Guide: Cancelling Your Contract 

[MI5]

However, if you don't want to keep your number you should write a letter and send this by RECORDED DELIVERY to the following address:



Telefónica UK Limited
Correspondence Department

PO BOX 694

Winchester

SO23 5AP





If you want a template letter the following is a letter I've used to terminate in writing on 3 before (and believe me if you can avoid calling 3 to terminate you really want to) but is easily adaptable to O2 and other networks



[ADDRESS]

[DATE]

BY RECORDED DELIVERY

RE ACCOUNT NUMBER [ACCOUNT NUMBER] MOBILE NUMBER [MOBILE NUMBER]



Dear Sir/Madam,



I am writing to give the required 30 days notice to terminate my contract in respect of the above-referenced account/mobile number.



Please note that this letter has been sent by recorded delivery and therefore notice will be deemed to have been served from the date the letter has been confirmed signed for by Royal Mail. I do not wish to retain my mobile number and do not require a PAC code.



Please confirm IN WRITING that you have actioned my termination request and the date on which my service with you will terminate. I would also ask that you dispense with any retention activity. My decision regarding this termination is final and any attempt to call me to retain me will serve as an annoyance which may reduce the likelihood that I will return to O2 in the future



I look forward to receiving written confirmation of the ending of my contract



Yours Sincerely



[SIGNATURE AND YOUR NAME HERE]



Keep an eye on the tracking and make a note when the letter was signed for. Count forward 30 days from this date. This is the date your service should be terminated on. If there are any discrepancies between this and the date you are given you may need to make further contact and check the dates, pointing out that you have proof of when the notice was served. Barring any issues through your service should terminate 30 days from when the letter was received and a final bill will be issued.

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@pauln

It has to be done by Phone nowadays, due to the risk of fraud of people writing in to cancel contracts when they are not the account holder.

Call 202 from your o2 phone or 0344 809 0202 and they will be able to do this.