PAC Code Transfer Guide

Switch from Talk Home to iD Mobile and keep your number

Written by: SIM Only Finder Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 11th July 2026

Switch from Talk Home to iD Mobile and keep your number

Written by: SIM Only Finder Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 11th July 2026

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

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

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

This switch will take you from EE's network to Three's network. Coverage may differ in some areas. Check iD Mobile's coverage checker before switching.

Joining iD Mobile and leaving Talk Home

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

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

1. Request a PAC code from Talk Home

Switching from Talk Home and keeping your current phone number is easy. You don't need to memorise a new number or update all your contacts!

Here is how to get your PAC (Porting Authorisation Code) from Talk Home:

  • Text "PAC" to 65075 from your Talk Home phone. You will get a text with your code. This is a free service from Ofcom (the UK's communications regulator).
  • Phone: Call 579 from your Talk Home phone. Their customer support team will help you get your PAC code.
  • Online: Log in to your Talk Home account online. Go to the "Porting" section and click on "Porting Out" to get your PAC code.

Requesting a PAC does not cancel anything. Your Talk Home plan carries on as normal until the code is used, and if you never use it, it simply expires after 30 days.

The text with your PAC will also show any early exit fees you would pay or credit you would lose by switching, so check it before you hand the code over.

2. Order a SIM only deal from iD Mobile

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

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

    iD Mobile includes free data rollover on all pay monthly plans, carrying unused data into the next month.

    iD Mobile offers eSIMs, so you can switch without waiting for a physical SIM to arrive.

    3. Give the PAC code to iD Mobile

    Once you have your PAC code, here is how to give it to iD Mobile:

    • Online: Enter your PAC code at checkout when you order, or fill in iD Mobile's number transfer form once your new SIM is active.
    • Live chat: Contact iD Mobile's live chat team through the Help and Support page.

    4. Wait for your number transfer to iD Mobile to complete

    iD Mobile will send the transfer request to Talk Home.

    Your number should move to your new iD Mobile SIM within 1 to 2 working days.

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