Select the telephone number for which you want to do the SIM Swap and press the SIM Swap button. Fill out the form with your personal information, the proper SIM Card size, and the delivery method.
How can I switch SIM cards in South Africa?
SMS the phrase ‘Switch’ from your OLD SIM to 44770 to do an LTE SIM swap (standard SMS rates apply)
You will be given a one-time PIN (OTP) that will be valid for 15 minutes (note it down). SMS ‘Swap(LTE SIM number)*(OTP)#’ to 44770, for example, Swap1234567890*1234# (standard SMS rates apply)
How much does a SIM change in South Africa cost?
“On average, scammers may take $2,500 to $3,000 (R36,000 – R43,000) each victim, while the SIM exchange costs $10 to $40 (R144 – R580),” Assolini stated.
How long does it take to transfer SIM cards?
It may take up to 24 hours to complete the SIM transfer. When your old SIM loses signal, you’ll know it’s happening. When this happens, insert your new SIM card and restart your phone to finish the transfer.
What’s the distinction between a SIM switch and a SIM replacement?
You get a new number with a replacement sim without having to go through the sim swap procedure, but if the replacement sim is received as a result of a lost/stolen report, the sim swap is already done for you; you only need to activate it. In all other instances, receiving a replacement sim is the same as getting a new sim.
What happens to the old SIM card following a SIM swap?
When you move carriers, what happens to your previous SIM cards? You may either keep the SIM card, toss it away, recycle it, or just hand it over to your telephone operator, who will recycle it.
