Activating your SIM

It's quick and easy to activate your Asda SIM - simply insert it into your phone!

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How to insert your new SIM

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Remove the Asda mobile SIM from your welcome pack.

Carefully push out whichever SIM size you need for your handset.

Locate your SIM tray (this is usually on the side, top or bottom of your handset).

Open it using the tool that came with your phone.

Remove your old SIM card, and replace it with your new Asda SIM, making sure it’s the right way around.

Re-insert your SIM tray.

Remove the Asda mobile SIM from your welcome pack.

Carefully push out whichever SIM size you need for you phone.

Take the back case off your phone and remove the battery (if needed).

Remove your old SIM card, and replace it with your new Asda SIM, making sure it’s the right way around.

Reassemble your phone.

Remove the Asda mobile SIM from your welcome pack.

Carefully push out whichever SIM size you need for you handset.

Locate your SIM tray (this is usually on the side, top or bottom of your handset).

Open it using the tool that came with your phone.

Remove your old SIM card, and replace it with your new Asda SIM, making sure it’s the right way around.

Re-insert your SIM tray.

Remove the Asda mobile SIM from your welcome pack.

Carefully push out whichever SIM size you need for you phone.

Take the back case off your phone and remove the battery (if needed).

Remove your old SIM card, and replace it with your new Asda SIM, making sure it’s the right way around.

Reassemble your phone.

Watch our simple how-to video

How do I know if my SIM has been activated?

We'll send you a text as soon as we've detected your SIM. You'll need to be in an area that our network covers. You may need to restart your device first before you can pick up a signal.

Get registered with My Account

Now that your SIM is all ready to go, it’s time to get started with My Account.

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Register your new account

We just need a few basic details to get you up and running.

Enter your mobile number

You can find it on your SIM pack or by texting MY NUMBER to 2732.

Link your account

We’ll send you an activation code by text. Enter this online to link your SIM and account together.

You're done!

And that's it! You can now enjoy all the benefits of our My Account.

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Transfer over your number

Keeping your old number is super easy and completely free! Follow our step by step guide and you’ll be up and running in no time.

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Asda Stores Limited (registered address: Great Wilson Street, Leeds, LS11 5AD) trading as Asda Money, acts as a credit broker not a lender, and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Asda Stores Limited only offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers. Finance provided by PayPal Credit. Terms and conditions apply. Credit subject to status, UK residents only. ASDA Stores Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers. PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449 Luxembourg.