Get Lyca Mobile PAC code to keep number & switch to Tesco Mobile network

Keep my Lyca Mobile number

How to get a PAC code from Lyca Mobile & transfer my number to Tesco Mobile

Contact Lycamobile UK customer services by dialing 322 (93#) from your Lycamobile phone (0207 132 0322 from another phone or +44 207 132 0322 from abroad) and ask for your PAC code (Porting Authorisation Code) before you cancel your service with Lyca Mobile UK. Alternatively you can email them at cs@lycamobile.co.uk with your request.

If you wish to use the 'text-to-switch' service, simply SMS text PAC to 65075 free from your Lyca Mobile SIM to get your Lyca Mobile PAC code by text message and begin the porting process.

  • Lyca Mobile will provide your PAC code (Porting Authorisation Code) either by SMS text message, email, over the phone if you contact them directly, or through an online Lyca Mobile login.
  • A PAC number is valid for 30 days. If you don't use it within thirty days it will expire and you will need to request a new one.
  • Your Lyca Mobile account will remain active until your number has been ported over to your new Tesco Mobile network. After the transfer is complete, your old Lyca Mobile account will be automatically closed.

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Got your Lyca Mobile PAC code?

Provide your PAC code from Lyca Mobile to Tesco Mobile who will then be able to port your existing Lyca Mobile number. They will tell you what day the transfer is due to take place (usually within 48 hours).

Important: Do NOT cancel your SIM only or mobile contract before switching, otherwise you may lose your current phone number and be unable to port it over. Once you give Tesco Mobile your Lyca Mobile PAC code, your old Lyca Mobile billing account will be closed automatically when your mobile phone number is successfully ported over.

Note: Topup credit on Pre-Pay / PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go) accounts cannot be transferred over and so any remaining credit balance or bundles will be lost after the switch is complete. If you have any top-up credit left, one good option is to donate your remaining balance to a charity via SMS text message before porting your number.

Transfer my number to Tesco Mobile

How to switch to Tesco Mobile and keep my Lyca Mobile number?

First get your Tesco Mobile deal and activate your new SIM card.

Once you have done that, get the following information ready for the step-by-step instructions:

  • Your old Lyca Mobile mobile phone number that you want to keep.
  • The Lyca Mobile PAC code (Porting Authorization Code) from your previous network.
  • The expiry date of the PAC number (valid for 30 days from the date of issue).
  • The temporary mobile number from your new Tesco Mobile SIM card activation.
  • You may also need the new Tesco Mobile SIM card serial number found on the back as an additional security check.

Contact Tesco Customer Care by dialing 4455 from your Tesco Mobile phone or call them on 0345 301 4455 from another telephone. Let customer services know that you would like to transfer your old number to your new TescoMobile account and provide them with the PAC number from your old network provider.

Alternatively, you can text PORT to 23424 free from the Tesco Mobile number you want to replace.

Note: You may lose network service for a short period on the day of transfer. If this happens, turn your phone off and on occasionally, until you see the Tesco Mobile signal on your mobile phone screen. This will indicate that the transfer is complete, and you can now use your old phone number in your new mobile network provider.

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About Tesco Mobile

Tesco Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the United Kingdom operated by Tesco, using the O2 network as its carrier.

On 30 January 2014, Tesco Mobile started offering 4G service for its Pay Monthly and Sim Only customers at no extra cost, extending the service to Pay As You Go customers on 24 July 2014.

Tesco Mobile Network Features

Host Network Provider: O2 (MVNO)

2G Network Coverage: Yes

3G Network Coverage: Yes

4G Network Coverage: Yes

5G Network Coverage: Yes

WiFi Calling: No

4G Calling (VoLTE): No

Data Rollover: No

Tethering Allowed: Yes

eSIM: No


About Lyca Mobile

Lycamobile is one of the world's largest international mobile mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) operating in many countries worldwide, with Lyca Mobile UK using the EE network (previously O2) within the United Kingdom.

Lycatel, also a part of Lyca Group, serves its growing base of customers within expatriate and global communities that want to make high quality affordable international calls.

Lyca Mobile Network Features

Host Network Provider: EE (MVNO)

2G Network Coverage: Yes

3G Network Coverage: Yes

4G Network Coverage: Yes

5G Network Coverage: Yes

WiFi Calling: No

4G Calling (VoLTE): No

Data Rollover: No

Tethering Allowed: Yes

eSIM: Yes