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April 15, 2026
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Roaming but not connecting

  • April 15, 2026
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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