Your SIM number, or the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identification) number, is a unique number that is consider a serial identifier for your SIM card or eSIM. SIM number helps mobile network operators to identify and link your SIM to their network.
This 19 or 20-digit number is essential in situations like switching carriers, fixing connectivity issues, or activating an eSIM on a new phone.
If your device has multiple SIM cards, knowing the ICCID for each SIM will help you better manage them.
SIM number usually starts with 89.
Locating your SIM number on an Android device is easy.
You can check it either via the Settings app or by physically removing the SIM card to read the number printed on it.
You can dial a code to find it out.
How to Find SIM Number Using Android Settings?
Follow These Steps :
- Open your Android smartphone.
- Open the Settings app.
- Select About phone or About device.
NOTE : The options could vary depending on the brand of your phone. - Select Status or SIM card status.
- Scroll down to see your ICCID or SIM number.
If the Settings method is not working for you, there’s other option, ejecting the SIM tray from your Android phone to check your SIM number manually.
How to Find SIM Number Manually?
Follow These Steps :
- Switch off your phone.
- Use a SIM ejector tool or a small pin to eject the SIM tray.
- Remove the SIM card and check for the ICCID print on it
You can also dial a specific code using the phone app to locate the SIM number.
In some devices, it displays the ICCID number with the IMEI number and other devices only show the IMEI number, and the steps below might not work on your phone.
How to Find SIM Number Using Dial Code?
Follow These Steps :
- Open the dialler app on your Android smartphone.
- Enter the code *#06# and press the call button.
- Your screen will display a popup that shows one of the following options.
- On most devices, you’ll see the IMEI number.
- On some devices, the ICCID (SIM number) will also appear with IMEI.
You can also contact your mobile carrier’s customer support.
They can give the ICCID link to your SIM or eSIM.
Also, some third-party apps claim to offer ICCID details, but they may pose some security risk.
So, it is advise to download apps from authorise sources like the Google Play store or Apple’s App Store.
