changing micro to nano SIM while I'm in Europe

kumarak

Hello giffgaff community, Currently I live in Sweden and my giffgaff works well with Tele2 network here. I want to change my micro sim to a nano sim (I already have a brand new one from giffgaff). The question is whether I can do a sim swap through the web account while I'm in Sweden. Does the network here would recognise an activated new nanosim into a new phone? Thanks in advance for any pointers.

stiglee3

kumarak
Hi yes you should be able to use SIM swap in Sweden, using network should be fine.

PROCEDURE TO CARRY OUT A SIM SWAP
EXAMPLE SIM and how to use it.

Once your new SIM is with you Login to your existing giffgaff account https://giffgaff.com/dashboard and then go to this page: https://giffgaff.com/profile/details#simswap
Enter the 6 digit activation code on your new SIM card and click "Activate your SIM".
THIS IS WHERE THE SIM SWAP STARTS.

You'll be told that you are about to carry out a SIM swap. You can make sure that the new SSN codes match the new SIM (it is the code on the back of the sim card). All good? Then, press "Yes, I want to replace my SIM"
You will then be asked if you are sure you want to do a sim swap. Click "Yes I'm sure" to complete the process.
Once you have pressed "Yes I'm sure", you will be taken back to My giffgaff where your dashboard will read "We're activating your SIM".
Once the SIM is fully activated your phone number, goodybag and airtime credit will show.

weeman

kumarak If you have any mobile repair shops nearby you could get the sim cut down to nano size for a euro or 2,saves the hassle of doing a sim swap.

George

natty88

kumarak if current sim is less than 3yrs old it pushes from centre to make nano size as shown here keep the frames you can push back in again if needed
If not you do a back up of contacts and apps to likes of the cloud or g mail account don't top new sim up and follow this guide to

Sim swap please follow this guide to swap current number to new SIM card sim swap please don't top up only use activation code on new sim card

http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/giffgaff-Top-Tips/How-to-use-SIM-Swap/td-p/6885194

please
remember sim swaps cannot be done between 9.30pm and 4.30am also remember to restart phone after approximately 30mins

if you don't have a spare SIM pop into likes of pound land pound stretchers Tesco asda Sainsbury Argos Iceland heron foods Co up one stop or Mc colls buy new 3in1 SIM from around 79p then follow SIM swap link given
As your overseas it may take a few hrs but will work

kumarak

Thank you everybody for the super speedy reply.

natty88

kumarak anytime happy to help out enjoy your morning