PAC Code when different name

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This discussion was created from comments split from: How to get PAC code from FreedomPop.

samkma

I use a number that is in my wife's name, I wish to switch providers from 3 to sky due to signal issues here in the sticks, can I get a PAC code and give it to sky, will there be an issue as the name on current number is my wife and the new contract with sky is in my name?

MSE_ForumTeam2

@samkma We have created a new thread for your question.

Jon_01

PAC's aren't linked to customer names, you'll have no problems.

moneyman_34

PACs definetly are linked to account holders, you need to provide security information to each provider. Your wife needs to pass security with three and get the PAC and you can then give that PAC to sky. 

molerat

moneyman_34 said:

PACs definetly are linked to account holders, you need to provide security information to each provider. Your wife needs to pass security with three and get the PAC and you can then give that PAC to sky. 

Rubbish.  It is all done by text message with no "security"  required. The old SIM asks for a PAC, the new SIM sends the PAC, number moves over - as simple as that.

Pluto88888

You have no problems I used plenty other names purchased a gold mobile number on ebay number of times once arrive activated went onto live chat requested a PAC under a different name when filling out the form eg like o2 and three.

The only reason I use live chat to obtain a PAC code is to avoid topping up £10 many networks require a topup on the account before they allow you to send a text message.

Had no problems transferring the nunber over.

moneyman_34

Security needs to be done when obtaining a PAC when calling the call centre, with vodafone you need to provide your security PIN when texting for a PAC

Pluto88888

moneyman_34 said:

Security needs to be done when obtaining a PAC when calling the call centre, with vodafone you need to provide your security PIN when texting for a PAC

Yes they text you a 4 digit code with three they ask for your last 6 digits on your sim card.
3 network probably the easiest to obtain a PAC code on payandgo without having credit o2/vodafone getting very tough had to complain on twitter a few times explaining to them no point me topping up £10 to send one text message they usually give in and let you have a pac code for free.

molerat

moneyman_34 said:

Security needs to be done when obtaining a PAC when calling the call centre, with vodafone you need to provide your security PIN when texting for a PAC

Which has nothing whatsoever to do with changing the "owner" of the number when moving networks.

d123

Pluto88888 said:

moneyman_34 said:

Security needs to be done when obtaining a PAC when calling the call centre, with vodafone you need to provide your security PIN when texting for a PAC

Yes they text you a 4 digit code with three they ask for your last 6 digits on your sim card.

Three ask for date of birth in the xx/xx/xx format, not SIM card number.