Asda Mobile PAC Code: keep your number and switch networks

Ofcom’s policies have made it extremely quick and easy to switch and transfer your existing number to Asda Mobile, as well as leave Asda Mobile and transfer your number to a different network.

It’s completely free to transfer your number - you simply need to request a PAC code by sending a text message, which takes no more than 2 minutes to arrive. Once you’ve given your PAC code to a different network, the switching process will take no more than 1 to 2 working days.

Switching to and from Asda Mobile is very easy:

• Joining Asda Mobile: transfer and switch your current number to Asda Mobile
• Leaving Asda Mobile: transfer and switch your Asda Mobile number to a different network
• Upgrading with Asda Mobile: keep your number when renewing or upgrading your contract

If you want to join or leave Asda Mobile and get a brand new phone number, without keeping your existing number, the process is almost identical - the only difference being you will need to request a STAC code instead of a PAC code.

Joining Asda Mobile from another network and keeping your number

Joining Asda Mobile and transferring your number from a different network is a very easy process, and should take no more than 1 to 2 working days.

You simply need to request a free PAC code from your current network, and hand it to Asda Mobile.

You can hand your PAC code to Asda Mobile at the time of ordering a new Asda Mobile phone or Asda Mobile SIM, or you can do this after you’ve received your order. When you choose to do this is up to you - it doesn’t make a difference.

After you’ve handed your PAC code to Asda Mobile, your number will be transferred to Asda Mobile within 1 to 2 working days, and your account with your previous network will automatically be closed.

1. Request a PAC code from your current network

Requesting a PAC code is quick and free. The easiest way to do this is via text:

1. Text: From the number you wish to keep, text PAC to 65075 for free. You will receive a reply within 2 minutes, containing your PAC code
2. Phone: Call your existing network and ask for your PAC code
3. Online: Log onto your online account or app with your existing network, and find the section on leaving and transferring your number out
4. In-store: If your existing network has a physical store, you should be able to request a PAC code by asking a shop assistant

You will have 30 days to hand your PAC code to Asda Mobile, after which it will expire and you will need to request a new one.

Note: If you wish to switch to Asda Mobile, but you want a brand new number without keeping your existing number, you need to request a STAC code rather than a PAC code. You can do this by texting STAC to 75075 instead.

2. Order a new phone or SIM from Asda Mobile

If you haven’t yet ordered a new SIM or phone with Asda Mobile, you can find the cheapest Asda Mobile deals through our comparison tools:

• Compare Asda Mobile SIM only deals

You can also find a full range of contracts from Asda Mobile’s website.

3. Hand the PAC code to Asda Mobile

Once you have your PAC code, you simply need to hand it to Asda Mobile to start the transfer process.

If you previously handed your PAC code to Asda Mobile at the time of ordering a new Asda Mobile phone or Asda Mobile SIM during the checkout process, you can skip this step.

Handing your PAC code to Asda Mobile can be done through a number of ways:

1. Online: Login to your Asda Mobile account, go to ‘My profile’ and click ‘transferring your number’
2. Phone: Call 2732 from your Asda Mobile SIM or 0808 006 2732 from any other number.
   • Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
   • Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
   • Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

4. Wait for the transfer to complete

After you’ve handed your PAC code to Asda Mobile, they will notify your previous network that you wish to leave them and transfer your number to Asda Mobile.

It will take 1 to 2 working days for Asda Mobile to transfer your number. Once the transfer has completed, your account with your previous network will automatically be closed.

Leaving Asda Mobile for another network and keeping your number

If you wish to leave Asda Mobile and transfer your number, you will need to request a PAC code from Asda Mobile and hand it to the network you wish to switch to.

The switching process is free and easy, and will take no more than 1 to 2 working days.

You can choose to hand your PAC code to a different network at the time of ordering a new phone or SIM, or you can choose to do this once you’ve received your order. When you choose to do this is up to you - it doesn’t make a difference.

Once you’ve handed your PAC code to a different network, the transfer process will take 1 to 2 working days, after which your Asda Mobile account will automatically close.

1. Request a PAC code from Asda Mobile

Requesting a PAC code from Asda Mobile is quick and free. The easiest way to do this is via text:

1. Text: From your Asda Mobile number, text PAC to 65075 for free. You will receive a reply within 2 minutes, containing your PAC code
2. Online: Login to your Asda Mobile account, go to ‘My profile’ and click ‘transferring your number’
3. Phone: Call 2732 from your Asda Mobile number or 0808 006 2732 from any other number.
   • Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
   • Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
   • Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

You will have 30 days to hand your PAC code to a different network, after which it will expire and you will need to request a new one.

Note: If you wish to switch to a different network, but you want a brand new number without keeping your existing Asda Mobile number, you need to request a STAC code rather than a PAC code. You can do this by texting STAC to 75075 instead.

2. Order a new phone or SIM

If you haven’t yet ordered a new SIM or phone, you can find the cheapest phone deals and SIM only deals through our comparison tools.

• Compare phone deals
• Compare SIM only deals

3. Hand the PAC code to the network you wish to switch to

Once you have your PAC code from Asda Mobile, you simply need to hand it to a different network to start the transfer process.

If you previously handed your Asda Mobile PAC code to a different network at the time of ordering a new phone or SIM, you can skip this step.

There are a number of ways you can hand your Asda Mobile PAC code to a different network:

1. Online: If you haven’t already, create an account with your new network. Once logged in, look for the section on ‘transferring your number’, where you will be able to submit your Asda Mobile PAC code
2. Phone: Give your new network a call and tell them you wish to transfer your Asda Mobile number to them. They will ask for the PAC code that Asda Mobile provided you with
3. Text: Some networks allow you to text your PAC code to them. Check their online help section to see if this is possible
4. In-store: If your new network has a physical store, they should be able to assist you when transferring your number, and accept your Asda Mobile PAC code

4. Wait for the transfer to complete

Once you’ve handed your Asda Mobile PAC code to a different network, they will notify Asda Mobile that you wish to leave them and transfer your number.

After 1 to 2 working days, your number will be transferred to your new network, and your account with Asda Mobile will close.

Upgrading with Asda Mobile and keeping your number

If you’re currently with Asda Mobile, and you’re upgrading to a new SIM or phone contract with Asda Mobile, or you’re renewing your existing Asda Mobile contract, you don’t need to do anything. Your number will stay the same, without requiring a PAC code.

You can find the cheapest Asda Mobile upgrade deals by using our comparison tools:

• Compare Asda Mobile upgrade SIM only deals