Switch from Vodafone to Talkmobile and keep your number using a PAC code
Ofcom’s policies have made it extremely quick and easy to switch and transfer your Vodafone number to Talkmobile.
It’s completely free to transfer your number - you simply need to request a PAC code from Vodafone by sending a text message, which takes no more than 2 minutes to arrive. Once you’ve handed the PAC code to Talkmobile, the switching process will take no more than 1 to 2 working days to complete.
If you want to join Talkmobile and get a brand new phone number, without keeping your existing Vodafone number, the process is almost identical - the only difference being you will need to request a STAC code instead of a PAC code.
Joining Talkmobile from Vodafone
Joining Talkmobile and transferring your number from Vodafone 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 Vodafone number, and hand it to Talkmobile.
You can hand your PAC code to Talkmobile at the time of ordering a new Talkmobile phone or Talkmobile 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 Talkmobile, your number will be transferred to Talkmobile within 1 to 2 working days, and your account with Vodafone will automatically be closed.
1. Request a PAC code from Vodafone
Requesting a PAC code from Vodafone is quick and free. The easiest way to do this is via text:
- Text: From your Vodafone number, text PAC to 65075 for free. You will receive a reply within 2 minutes, containing your PAC code
- Phone: Call 191 from your Vodafone number or 0333 304 0191 from any other number. Open everyday from 8am - 8pm
- Store: Find your nearest Vodafone store and ask to leave Vodafone
You will have 30 days to hand your PAC code to Talkmobile, after which it will expire and you will need to request another one from Vodafone.
Note: If you wish to switch to Talkmobile, but you want a brand new number without keeping your Vodafone number, you need to request a STAC code rather than a PAC code from Vodafone. You can do this by texting STAC to 75075 instead.
2. Order a new phone or SIM from Talkmobile
If you haven’t yet ordered a new SIM or phone with Talkmobile, you can find the cheapest Talkmobile deals through our comparison tools:
You can also find a full range of contracts from Talkmobile’s website.
You may have the opportunity to hand your PAC code over at the time of ordering a new phone or SIM from Talkmobile. If so, you will have the option to enter your PAC code during the checkout process. Once your order arrives and you activate the SIM, the transfer process will automatically begin.
If you’re not given the opportunity to hand your PAC code to Talkmobile at the time of ordering, don’t worry. Instead, you will receive a temporary number with your new Talkmobile SIM. You will be given the opportunity to hand your PAC code to Talkmobile and transfer your Vodafone number once your order arrives, as detailed in the next step.
Note: Apart from being slightly more convenient, it doesn’t make a difference whether you choose to hand your PAC code to Talkmobile at the order checkout or after you’ve received your order.
3. Hand the PAC code to Talkmobile
Once you have your PAC code from Vodafone, you simply need to hand it to Talkmobile to start the transfer process.
If you previously handed your PAC code to Talkmobile at the time of ordering a new Talkmobile phone or Talkmobile SIM during the checkout process, you can skip this step.
Handing your PAC code to Talkmobile can be done through a number of ways:
- Online: Fill in the Talkmobile switch form and submit your PAC code
- Phone: Call 5888 from your Talkmobile SIM or 0333 304 8064 from any other number
- Mon - Fri: 8am to 8pm
- Sat: 9am to 6pm
- Sun: 10am to 5pm
4. Wait for the switch to Talkmobile to complete
After you’ve handed your PAC code to Talkmobile, they will notify Vodafone that you wish to leave them and transfer your number to Talkmobile.
It will take 1 to 2 working days for Talkmobile to transfer your number. Once the transfer has completed, your account with Vodafone will automatically be closed.