PAC Code Transfer Guide

Switch from Sky Mobile to Talk Home and keep your number

Written by: SIM Only Finder Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 11th July 2026

Switch from Sky Mobile to Talk Home and keep your number

Written by: SIM Only Finder Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 11th July 2026

In this guide

Overview
Request a PAC code
Order a SIM only deal
Give the PAC code
Wait for the transfer

This guide explains how to switch from Sky Mobile to Talk Home and keep your mobile number.

Most number transfers complete within 1 to 2 working days once Talk Home has your PAC code.

If you want a new number instead, text STAC to 75075 and give the code to Talk Home.

Reviewed by Phil Brown · Founder, SIM Only Finder. Before launching SIM Only Finder, Phil worked in UK mobile retail at Three UK, advising customers on SIM plans, contracts, and network choices. He has spent over a decade running consumer comparison platforms and reviews networks and SIM-only deals based on that hands-on industry background. About SIM Only Finder

Last reviewed: 11th July 2026

Joining Talk Home and leaving Sky Mobile

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To keep your number, request a PAC code from Sky Mobile and give it to Talk Home.

You can usually give Talk Home your PAC code when you order, or after your new SIM card or eSIM has been activated.

1. Request a PAC code from Sky Mobile

Here is how to get your PAC (Porting Authorisation Code) from Sky Mobile:

Text: Text "PAC" followed by your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format to 65075 from your Sky Mobile phone. For example, if your date of birth is 17 August 1983, text PAC 17081983. You will get a text back with your code within a minute.
Online: Go to sky.com/leavesky and sign in to your Sky account to request your PAC code.
Phone: Call Sky Mobile on 03300 412 524.

If you are the account holder, Sky Piggybank data sharing stops when you leave and any linked devices lose their shared allowance.

2. Order a SIM only deal from Talk Home

If you have not ordered yet, compare current SIM only deals below.

Spusu SIM or eSIM 1 month contract

1 GB Data

500 Minutes

500 Texts

Monthly £2.90

See Deal Sold by Spusu

Spusu SIM or eSIM 1 month contract

3 GB Data

500 Minutes

500 Texts

Monthly £3.90

See Deal Sold by Spusu

EcoTalk SIM 1 month contract

No data included

Unlimited Minutes

Unlimited Texts

Monthly £4.00

See Deal Sold by EcoTalk

If you already have your new SIM, continue to Step 3.

If Talk Home asks for your PAC code during checkout, enter it there. If not, wait for your new SIM or eSIM to activate, then give Talk Home the PAC code using the method below.

Talk Home specialises in international calling, with international minutes to around 50 destinations included on its bigger plans.

3. Give the PAC code to Talk Home

Once you have your PAC code, follow these steps to give it to Talk Home:

Phone: Call 579 from your Talk Home phone. Their customer support team will help you get your PAC code.
Online: Give Talk Home your PAC code via your account area.

Talk Home will then handle the transfer of your number. Give them your PAC code within 30 days of receiving it — after that it expires and you will need to request a new one from Sky Mobile.