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August 10, 2026
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ordered Physical Sim by mistake

  • August 10, 2026
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Hi, I’ve just purchase a physical SIM card and order has been accepted. However, I was meant to select eSIM. Is it too late for this to be changed, as I need to activate the sim asap. 

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    Tashnieka D
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    August 10, 2026

    Hi ​@PlanterMan,

     

    I’m sorry that you selected a physical SIM by mistake. You may still be able to switch to an eSIM, provided your phone is eSIM-compatible and you’re registered for the iD Mobile app.

    Please follow these steps:

    1. Open the iD Mobile app and log in.

    2. Select Plan.

    3. Go to SIM & Phone Management.

    4. Select Request a replacement SIM or eSIM.

    5. Choose Get a replacement eSIM and follow the instructions.idmobile.co

    You’ll receive an email containing a QR code to download and install the eSIM. Please connect your phone to Wi-Fi before installing it.

     

    Thanks,

    Tashnieka
    The iD Mobile Team

    New Contributor
    August 10, 2026

    Hi Tashnieka,

    I’ve just downloaded the ID Mobile app, and unfortunately I don’t have a number yet to sign in fully. I pressed “I don’t have an ID Mobile number”, and it redirects to your home page and I have to repeat this over and over again. Not allowing me to proceed further. 
     

    what do you suggest?

     

    thank you for your help so far

    iD Mobile Employee
    August 11, 2026

    Hi ​@PlanterMan.

     

    Thank you for your post.

     

    Please contact our Live Chat team directly via; https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat they would be able to generate a replacement esim for you and have it sent to your email address at no extra cost.

     

    Thanks,

    Marquerita

    The iD Mobile Team

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