Switch from Sky Mobile to Lycamobile and keep your number using a PAC code

Ofcom’s policies have made it extremely quick and easy to switch and transfer your Sky Mobile number to Lycamobile.

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It’s completely free to transfer your number - you simply need to request a PAC code from Sky Mobile by sending a text message, which takes no more than 2 minutes to arrive. Once you’ve handed the PAC code to Lycamobile, the switching process will take no more than 1 to 2 working days to complete.

If you want to join Lycamobile and get a brand new phone number, without keeping your existing Sky Mobile number, the process is almost identical - the only difference being you will need to request a STAC code instead of a PAC code.

Joining Lycamobile from Sky Mobile

Joining Lycamobile and transferring your number from Sky Mobile 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 Sky Mobile number, and hand it to Lycamobile.

You can hand your PAC code to Lycamobile at the time of ordering a new Lycamobile phone or Lycamobile 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 Lycamobile, your number will be transferred to Lycamobile within 1 to 2 working days, and your account with Sky Mobile will automatically be closed.

1. Request a PAC code from Sky Mobile

Requesting a PAC code from Sky Mobile is quick and free. The easiest way to do this is via text:

1. Text: From your Sky Mobile number, text PAC to 65075 for free. You will receive a reply within 2 minutes, containing your PAC code
2. Online: Login to your Sky account and go to My Account > Mobile > My Number
3. Phone: Call Sky on 03300 412 524
4. Store: Locate your nearest Sky store and request to leave Sky Mobile

You will have 30 days to hand your PAC code to Lycamobile, after which it will expire and you will need to request another one from Sky Mobile.

Note: If you wish to switch to Lycamobile, but you want a brand new number without keeping your Sky Mobile number, you need to request a STAC code rather than a PAC code from Sky Mobile. You can do this by texting STAC to 75075 instead.

2. Order a new phone or SIM from Lycamobile

If you haven’t yet ordered a new SIM or phone with Lycamobile, you can find the cheapest Lycamobile deals through our comparison tools:

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You can also find a full range of contracts from Lycamobile’s website.

You may have the opportunity to hand your PAC code over at the time of ordering a new phone or SIM from Lycamobile. 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 Lycamobile at the time of ordering, don’t worry. Instead, you will receive a temporary number with your new Lycamobile SIM. You will be given the opportunity to hand your PAC code to Lycamobile and transfer your Sky Mobile 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 Lycamobile at the order checkout or after you’ve received your order.

3. Hand the PAC code to Lycamobile

Once you have your PAC code from Sky Mobile, you simply need to hand it to Lycamobile to start the transfer process.

If you previously handed your PAC code to Lycamobile at the time of ordering a new Lycamobile phone or Lycamobile SIM during the checkout process, you can skip this step.

Handing your PAC code to Lycamobile can be done through a number of ways:

1. Online: Fill out the switch form and submit your PAC code
2. Phone: Call 322 from your Lycamobile SIM or 0207 132 0322 from any other number

4. Wait for the switch to Lycamobile to complete

After you’ve handed your PAC code to Lycamobile, they will notify Sky Mobile that you wish to leave them and transfer your number to Lycamobile.

It will take 1 to 2 working days for Lycamobile to transfer your number. Once the transfer has completed, your account with Sky Mobile will automatically be closed.