How to activate your replacement SIM card

Tags: SIM swap

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If you’ve obtained a replacement SIM card for your mobile number, you can activate it over the phone or online through My Vodafone.

Activation over the phone

Step 1

Make sure you have the following details with you before you call:

  • Your mobile number
  • Your 4 digit account enquiry PIN
  • The first 20 digits of the SIM number which is printed on the back of the SIM card

Step 2

Call our automated SIM replacement service on 1300 788 055.

Step 3

Follow the prompts to enter the information. SIM activations over the phone are usually completed within 2 hours but may take up to 24 hours.

Activation through My Vodafone

Step 1

Log in to your My Vodafone account.

Step 2

Choose the 'Forms' section.

Step 3

Select 'SIM swap'.

Step 4

Enter your 4 digit account enquiry PIN.

Step 5

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete your request.

Step 6

Click 'Submit'. The activation should be completed within 4 business hours. Requests received outside of business hours will be completed on the next business day.

Important information

  • The above guides are for activating replacement SIM cards on existing Vodafone services. If you’re activating a new Vodafone service, click here for more information
  • Prepaid SIM starter packs can’t be used as replacement SIM cards for existing services. Find out how to get a blank replacement SIM card on our website
  • If you need assistance with a SIM replacement, call us on 1555 from a Vodafone mobile or 1300 650 410 from any other phone
  • The existing SIM card will stop working when the activation is complete
  • If your phone contacts we’re only stored on the old SIM, they won’t be available on your phone when the SIM is replaced. If you’ve still got your old SIM, check your phone’s interactive user guide to find out how to copy contacts to the phone

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