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April 15, 2026
Question

Roaming but not connecting

I'm in the States and have bought Roaming and been charged for it but my bank is sending me messages that I'm not getting.  Any ideas?

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    Owethu M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    April 16, 2026

    Hi ​@Marie Simmonds, 

     

    I’m really sorry you’re having trouble receiving your bank messages while you’re in the States. I know how important those OTP texts are, especially when you’re trying to access accounts securely.

     

    Just to clarify what’s happening here:

    If you’ve purchased a data roaming add-on, that will only cover internet use and won’t include SMS or calls, which is why your bank messages aren’t coming through.

     

    💡 What needs to be done

    To receive bank SMS texts while roaming, would need to ensure:

    • To be increased or removed to allow roaming services to work fully abroad

     

    ⚠️ Important note

    If the spend cap is restricting usage:

    • It can block non-data services like SMS or calls while roaming
    • Increasing or removing the cap can restore full-service functionality

    Owethu