UK eSIM Needed

Flakuciernie63 on 30/05/2023 - 13:19

Hi Everyone,
I need a UK esim ASAP to receive OTP codes, currently living in OZ , do not need data , just cheap uk number with long expiry date
If someone can advise that would be great
Thanks in ADVANCE
Peace
DT

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • Cave Fire on 30/05/2023 - 13:39
    -1

    This deal has been posted yesterday: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/777710

    • Flakuciernie63 on 30/05/2023 - 13:41

      but i need need uk number

      • Cave Fire on 30/05/2023 - 13:44
        -1

        Uk is supported in list, guessing you would use a vpn? or use public numbers as you are only getting otp.

        • Flakuciernie63 on 30/05/2023 - 13:48

          i sign up for this deal yesterday, using VPN yes , i need to provide UK financial institution UK mobile number , they do not accept foreign number
          not sure what you mean by Public number ?

          • Cave Fire on 30/05/2023 - 13:53

            @Flakuciernie63: ok then as it's a bank, you may want to not use a public number or they won't be accepted. If it's a one off, you can find uk numbers online and see if the bank accepts it. They are public as everyone can see what's sent on that number.

  • justdigi on 30/05/2023 - 14:18

    Does it have to be mainland UK or would a channel island +44 do?

    • Flakuciernie63 on 30/05/2023 - 14:59

      Start with 7 ,as their mobiles

      • justdigi on 30/05/2023 - 15:21
        +1

        Chatsim comes with a Jersey Telecom mobile number for $40/yr unlimited incoming text (no outgoing text or calls) and unlimited WhatsApp and other chat apps. They’ll post it to you here in Australia and I think you can get eSim now too. I used it for the same situation you’re describing for 4 years and it worked well. Sim never has to visit its origin country to activate, so meets your requirements.

  • cashless on 30/05/2023 - 14:35

    If you need OTP's for accessing AU accounts (banks, shares etc) then you do not need a UK mobile number.
    You simply use your AU sim after checking that it can accept free SMS codes while overseas.
    Most providers do this now.
    Aldi 365 days for $5 might be the best value.
    Make sure you have the sim in a phone, turn off data roaming and only power it on when you need to receive SMS.
    Works fine - tried and tested on my Coles Mobile sim.

    • CodeXD on 30/05/2023 - 14:40

      Aldi 365 days for $5 might be the best value.

      Aldi no longer has 365 days sim for $5 as of 24/05/2023.

      OP wants UK local number probably for cheap deals or sign up but unable to verify via AU mobile number.

      We all have this struggle when signing up to netflix and they ask for Turkey phone number haha

    • djkelly69 on 30/05/2023 - 14:56
      +2

      If you need OTP's for accessing AU accounts (banks, shares etc) then you do not need a UK mobile number.

      Would hazard a guess OP wants a UK number for OTPs for UK accounts while living in Aus.

    • Flakuciernie63 on 30/05/2023 - 15:00

      It has to be UK number number

  • 6079 Smith on 30/05/2023 - 16:00

    So I have similar needs with a US credit card I have and just use a messaging app (in my case Talkatone). Most of these re US based but some look like they support UK numbers such as Text Me
    https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/text-me-second-phone-number/id…

    Some banks don't like certain apps and some apps don't support 2FA but I'd go down this path before you shell out 5 quid a month on a Lyca Mobile sim https://www.lycamobile.co.uk/en/bundle/uk-plan-smart/

    • justdigi on 30/05/2023 - 17:38

      These don’t work in Australia and are only 30 days.

  • tallstreet on 30/05/2023 - 17:48
    +1

    You can get a free PAYG esim from Lyca https://www.lycamobile.co.uk/en/order-free-sim/

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