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transferring back to ID

  • April 13, 2026
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I’ve just taken out an ID eSIM. I left ID approximately a year ago. I can sign in to the app, but it doesn’t recognise my new number. Only did it today. Do I need to do anything else, or just wait? 

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Owethu M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • April 13, 2026

Hi ​@JalId

 

Thanks for your message, and I’m sorry for any confusion I understand this can be a bit unclear when setting up a new eSIM.

 

You will need to log in using your new iD Mobile number for the app to correctly recognise your account. If your number transfer (switch) has already been scheduled, the details should update automatically on the switch date.

 

However, if your switch has not been fully processed or is not showing correctly, you will need to contact us via Live Chat so we can check your account and complete the setup for you:
👉 https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat

 

We’ll be happy to help get everything working correctly for you.

 

Owethu


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  • April 13, 2026

I haven’t switched yet. I spoke to someone on chat and it seems there’s a problem which has been escalated, but to be honest, I’ve told them to cancel it. I was battling nearly all day with this & I just don’t trust ID after this so I will not be joining them. Thank you for replying tjough


Anneline M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • April 13, 2026

Hi ​@JalId

 

Thank you for letting us know. We’re sorry to hear that things didn’t work out as you hoped, and we completely respect your decision.

 

Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll use it to improve the experience for others. We appreciate the time you spent engaging with us and wish you all the best moving forward.

 

-Anneline