How Do I Transfer My Tracfone Number to Another Phone or Provider?

The Tracfone Wireless service provides people all over the globe with a simple, prepaid mobile service with no contract or any long term commitment. Tracfone's pay as you go plan has quickly grown in popularity since its introduction as users are able to control the finer element of their mobile services budget while escaping contractual obligations and restrictions.

When you register for Tracfone services, there are several options at your disposal. You can buy a new phone and subsequently get a new SIM card and phone number. You can also transfer the Tracfone service to a phone or number you already possess.

The ability to transfer your Tracfone number between phones and providers is extremely crucial especially for those who would like to retain their contacts. Keeping the same phone number has tremendous benefits both on a personal and professional level.

On the other hand, to be able to keep your number you will need to port your information to your new cell service provider. Porting is the process of transferring your phone number to a different cell service provider and is increasingly becoming common all over the globe.

You should first contact Tracfone and find out if there are any elements of the transfer that cannot be transferred. Once you receive confirmation, you can begin the porting process.

You new carrier can swiftly and efficiently handle the phone number transfer in some cases. It is paramount to note that once the porting process is complete, your new number will be inextricably linked to your new carrier.

Therefore, if you have any questions about the Tracfone number transfer service, you should contact both Tracfone and your new service provider and find out more. The process is reversible but you will lose any balance you had with Tracfone if you do so.

How to Transfer Your Tracfone Number

You can transfer your Tracfone number to a new phone or cell service provider through the following process:

1. Launch your web browser and open the Tracfone website
2. Log in to your account
3. Click on 'Activate phone, add or buy airtime' located in the sidebar
4. Click 'Activate phone' in the subsequent page and a drop down menu will appear
5. Select 'Transfer number' from the drop down menu
6. On the subsequent page, click 'Transfer number to a different provider.' The process can take as long as 2 weeks. If you are transferring your number to a new phone, you will need to choose the brand and model of your phone and then click 'Submit' when done
7. Agree to the Terms and Conditions by clicking the checkbox
8. Click 'Continue'
9. If you are transferring your number to a new phone, you will be prompted to input the phone's serial number. Enter it and click 'Continue' when done

Wait for the number transfer to be completed by both carriers or to your new phone. You will still be able to use your number during this period and should not cancel your contract with Tracfone until the transfer is complete.

You can also transfer your Tracfone number to a new phone or service provider by calling customer support. You can reach Tracfone's customer support through the following means:

Phone

A phone call to Tracfone's customer support is by far the best method to contact them. Transferring your number through this avenue is quick and sure to be effective.

You can find the phone number on GetHuman.

Live Chat

You can also use Tracfone's customer support live chat facility to request and complete a number transfer. Though it is fast, it may not be as effective as calling them.

You can retrieve the link to the live chat facility from GetHuman.