PAC Codes

Get your PAC Code NOW and Switch to Virgin Mobile


Switching to Virgin Mobile

If you want to switch to Virgin Mobile and keep your current mobile telephone number you will need a PAC code (porting authorisation code) from your current mobile telephone network operator. This will allow you to transfer (port) your existing mobile phone number to Virgin Mobile .

Getting your PAC Code is simple and quick.

We have full instructions for obtaining your PAC Code. You can use our handy tool to get full instructions for obtaining your PAC Code and using it to switch to Virgin Mobile .

In July 2019, Ofcom introduced Text-to-Switch to enable mobile phone customers to retrieve their PAC code without having to speak to their current network provider. This allows the customer to send a text messgae to retrieve their PAC code. For detailed instructions, see the Text-to-Switch website.

Why Switch to Virgin Mobile ?

Switching to Virgin Mobile is likely to save you money!

Virgin Mobile offers 99% 4G population coverage, a faster than average 4G speed, data rollover allowing you to keep unused data, flexible plans - change them every month - up or down, roaming in 43 destinations and spending caps with a safety buffer on the Virgin Mobile plan you choose.

Not only all that, but Virgin Mobile offer data free messaging on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Twitter. And, free WiFi on your mobile at 3.5 million +hotspots across the UK.

Virgin Mobile offer a choice of pay monthly plans, SIM only plans, Pay as You Go plans and mobile broadband. With great savings on some of the most popular phones.

As mobile phone technology improves and becomes cheaper, and with increased competition among the mobile phone network operators, the result is cheaper mobile phone tariffs. If you want to move from your current mobile phone network to Virgin Mobile you will be able to keep your mobile phone number - you will need a PAC Code.

Take advantage of the latest Virgin Mobile mobile phone tariffs and take advantage of the fact that you can keep your existing mobile phone number, saving you money, time and effort updating contacts with a new number.

We know your mobile phone number is important to you. So take it with you when you switch to Virgin Mobile .

How to Transfer your Mobile Phone Number to Virgin Mobile

Transferring your mobile phone number to Virgin Mobile is now even easier thanks to the new Ofcom rule Text-to-Switch. You still need a PAC Code, however, you can get your PAC Code by sending a free text message to your current provider. Simply use our handy PAC Code tool for a simple step-by-step guide to sending your text (which is free), receiving your PAC Code and transferring your number to a new mobile phone provider.

You no longer need to speak with your current provider's customer services (or retention team) - unless of course you want to - if you think they will offer you a deal that you cannot refuse to stay with them!

Latest News and Offers from Virgin Mobile

Great deals with Virgin Media **Virgin Media**

Virgin Media have some limited-time-only deals, ending in 3 days!
The Virgin Media deals include:

-4GB data
-5000 minutes
-Unlimited texts
-£9 per month (was £12, £3 discount)

-15GB data
-5000 minutes
-Unlimited texts
-£13 per month (was £18, £5 discount)

-50GB data
-5000 minutes
-Unlimited texts
-£20 per month (was £25, £5 discount)

To get one of these Virgin Media offers before you miss your chance, use our handy tool now to keep your mobile number when you switch networks!