How Do I Transfer My Sim Card on My Straight Talk Account?
In a nutshell: To transfer a SIM card to a new phone with a Straight Talk account, turn off both phones and locate the SIM trays. Use a tool to open the trays, then transfer the SIM from the old phone to the new one. After securing the SIM, power on the new
Introduction
If you just got a new phone then you probably want to transfer your SIM to your new phone. After all, your SIM is what identifies your device to your phone company as belonging to your account, and it is where so much of your personal information is stored. If you have a Straight Talk account, there are a couple of different ways you have of doing this, depending on what type of SIM card you have.
What You'll Need
Please note that not every SIM card will fit every phone. A nano SIM, for example, won't fit into a tray designed for a micro SIM. Also, some Straight Talk phones use eSIMs instead of physical SIMS.
Turn off both your old phone and your new phone.
To transfer an eSIM, skip to step 16.
Locate your phones' SIM trays.
The location, if it is not obvious, should be in your phone's manual.
Open both trays using a pin, small paperclip, or SIM tool to push into the SIM tray hole.
Take the SIM card out of your old phone and put it into your new phone.
Close both SIM trays in accordance with their instruction manuals.
Turn your new phone on.
Go to Straight Talk's home page.
Straight Talk home page
Click the account icon located in the nav bar at the top of the screen.
Enter the email address or phone number associated with your Straight Talk account in the text field provided.
You can also use your phone's serial number.
Complete the CAPTCHA and click Continue.
Enter your password.
Click on the Log In button.
Go to the Straight Talk activation page.
Straight Talk activation page
Select the device you are using.
Follow the prompts to finish activating your new phone.
When prompted, choose the option to activate a phone with a transferred number.
Stop here. Do not continue with the next step.
Make sure both your old phone and your new phone are charged and connected to wi-fi.
Tap the three lines icon in the upper left corner of the screen of your new phone.
The More Options menu will open.
Select the Activate Device option.
Select either "Straight Talk phone" or "Bring your own device."
Enter the IMEI, serial number, or ESN of your old phone, check the "Accept the Terms & Conditions" box, and tap the Continue button.
Tap on "Keep phone number."
Enter your old phone number and tap Continue.
Tap on your old phone number and then tap Continue
A verification code will be sent to you.
Enter the verification code in the field provided and tap Verifyn then tap the Continue button.
Follow the prompts on your new phone to complete the setup process.
Conclusion
If you need help transferring your SIM, call a Straight Talk customer support agent for assistance. The customer support service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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