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How do I create a new metro account?

Frequently Asked Questions : New Account

Online. By calling 1-888-8metro8 (1-888-863-8768)

How do I find my 8 digit PIN for Metro PCS?

Originally Answered: How do I find my 8 digit PIN for MetroPCS? Call Metro Customer Service at (888) 863-8768. Identify yourself – name, phone number, billing address, SSN. They should then be able to confirm that you are really you and provide your account number and PIN.

How do I get my Metro PCS account number and PIN?

Metro PCS

Account number: Nine-digit account number. Go to MetroPCS.com, login into your account, click on Payments and select any month.
PIN number: Call-in passcode which is generally your eight-digit birth-date unless you’ve changed it.
You can call Metro PCS at 1-888-863-8768.

Can I activate my MetroPCS phone myself?

You can Activate Metro PCS Phone easily. Simply install your SIM, pick a phone plan, and then call MetroPCS Customer Service to instantly activate your MetroPCS phone.

How can I pay my MetroPCS bill for free?

PHONE:

Dial *99 to pay through our automated system.
Dial 888-8metro8 for Customer Service.
Use the MyMetro app for debit/credit card payments.

How do I get my metro account PIN?

It’s easy – you can create a new secure PIN and security question answer by logging into your My Account at or by calling Customer Care at 1-888-863-8768.

How can I activate a MetroPCS phone without paying?

MetroPCS allows phone activation even without service. All you need to do is call MetroPCS customer care number and they will activate your phone without paying. The other way is by visiting their store.

How much does it cost to activate a MetroPCS phone?

Metro PCS does not charge activation fee. If you are a current MetroPCS subscriber and are switching to a different phone they will charge you a $15 fee in store for an ESN change. Of course free means you will still have to pay any applicable sales tax on the phone as well as a $10 $15 activation fee.

Can I put my MetroPCS SIM card in another phone?

If you have a phone that’s compatible with MetroPCS, you can put a MetroPCS SIM card into it and activate it online. You can use a phone you previously used with another carrier if it’s compatible with MetroPCS and not locked to your previous carrier.

Can I just switch SIM cards between phones?

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.

How do I transfer my service to my new phone?

If you have a cable to connect your phones, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data. Turn on your new phone. Tap Start. When asked, choose to copy apps and data from your old phone.

Before you begin

Sign in with your Google account.
Sync your data.
Check that you have a Wi-Fi connection.

How do I activate my prepaid SIM card?

What happens if I put someone else’s SIM card in my phone?

Originally Answered: What happens when you use someone else’s SIMS card and then put yours back in? Most Android phones will allow you to do that. However if the Android phone has sign-in or a password taking the SIM card out and putting in another sim card will lock the phone.

Why won’t my SIM card work in a different phone?

Another reason why a sim card won’t work in another phone is due to the fact that the phone frequency isn’t compatible with the sim card or the sim card doesn’t support the phone frequency. Any other network outside the country will never work in the phone, and this is very common in Chinese android phones.

What happens if you switch SIM cards in phones?

When you remove your SIM card from your phone and replace it with another card, you lose access to any information on the original card. This information is still stored on the old card, so any phone numbers, addresses or text messages that you lose are available if you insert the old card into the device.

Can I buy a SIM card for someone else?

Yes it is O.K. to buy a SIM on someone’s ID and use the same. However in case of any issue or misuse, action would be first initiated against the person whose ID was used to buy the connection.

Will I lose my photos if I put my SIM card in another phone?

No, you will not lose anything if you’re just swapping sim card.

Can you receive text messages without a SIM card?

You can receive a text with a messaging app connected by the wifi on the smartphone. You can’t receive a SMS text though as that only works with the SIM card in the device. Just like you can’t make or take a phone call without the SIM.

Can a phone work without a SIM card?

The short answer, yes. Your Android smartphone will totally work without a SIM card. In fact, you can do almost everything you can do with it right now, without paying a carrier anything or using a SIM card. All you need is Wi-Fi (internet access), a few different apps, and a device to use.

Can I put credit on someone else’s phone?

Online or website means going to the mobile provider’s internet site to top-up. You will need a credit / debit card for payment. This option may also be used to top-up credit on someone else’s account. Your bank may also allow you to top-up yours or another’s mobile account.

How do I top up pay as you go?

By text

Top up over the phone on 2345 free from your Vodafone Pay as you go mobile.
To top up again, text TOPUP to 2345 with the amount you want to add and the last four digits of your payment card (for example, text TOPUP 10 1234 to add £10 using a card ending in 1234)

Can I use my phone just on Wi-Fi without a carrier?

Rest assured that your phone will operate just fine without active service from a carrier, leaving it as a Wifi-only device. Whether you’re buying to use the phone on Wifi permanently or just for a short period of time — perhaps while you’re traveling abroad — you won’t find many issues.