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incoming texts not always working

  • July 6, 2026
  • 5 replies
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I have been trying to enter a competition. They send a 4 digit pin code via text that allows me to enter but i don't receive that text.

I contacted the competition helpline and they could see no issue their end and said to contact you for if any kind of block from your end?

5 replies

Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 7, 2026

Hi ​@NLES01,

 

We're sorry to hear you're having trouble receiving the verification text.

 

Some competition verification messages are sent via shortcodes and may require your bill cap to be set above £0.00 before they can be received.

 

Could you let us know if you've already increased your bill cap? If not, we'd recommend:

  • Logging into the iD Mobile app or My Account online.
  • Going to Bills.
  • Selecting Manage Bill Cap.
  • Increasing it to a suitable amount if it's currently set to £0.00.

 

Once you've done that, please try requesting the verification code again and let us know if it comes through.

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team


  • Author
  • New Contributor
  • July 7, 2026

It is already set to £5 and i have unlimited everything anyway.

Thanks for trying but that isn't the issue.

Any other ideas?


Owethu M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 9, 2026

Hi ​@NLES01

 

Please make sure that the premium feature is active on the app. Also note that premium text is not included in your inclusive allowance which is why you would need to increase you bill cap. 

 

Owethu


  • Author
  • New Contributor
  • July 9, 2026

I never use my bill cap so if the text had worked then the cap would of been suffient for the call but the text never reached my phone!


Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 10, 2026

Hi ​@NLES01,

 

Thanks for coming back to us.

 

Just to clarify, have you been able to receive these types of messages successfully before, or is this the first time you've experienced this issue?

 

This will help us narrow down whether it's a recent issue or something that's been affecting your account for longer.

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team