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How to Get Your Mobile Number from Your SIM (iPhone and Android) Download Article Use these quick and easy tips to find your phone number Written by Megaera Lorenz, PhD
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Megaera Lorenz, PhD. Megaera Lorenz is an Egyptologist and Writer with over 20 years of experience in public education. In 2017, she graduated with her PhD in Egyptology from The University of Chicago, where she served for several years as a content advisor and program facilitator for the Oriental Institute Museum’s Public Education office. She has also developed and taught Egyptology courses at The University of Chicago and Loyola University Chicago. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 2,055,457 times. Learn more...
Did you change your phone number recently and forget the new one? Or maybe you've found a SIM card and want to find out the phone number assigned to it. As long as you can insert the SIM card into an iPhone or Android phone, you can easily find the attached phone number, even if you're not connected to a network. This wikiHow article will show you how to check the phone number associated with your SIM card.
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1 Try your carrier's help code. Depending on the carrier, you may be able to call or text a special number that will display the code on the screen.
T-mobile: Dial #NUM# (#686#) in the Phone app.[1]XResearch source
EE: Text the word Number to 150.[2]XResearch source
Vodafone: Dial *#100# in the Phone app.[3]XResearch source
O2: Text the word Number to 2020.
Giffgaff: Text the word Number to 43430.[4]XResearch source
Other carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, don't offer this feature. You can try searching for other carriers and "phone codes" to see if your carrier has a number to dial.
2 Call the service carrier. Some SIM cards do not display their number inside the settings of any phone. In these cases, you'll have to call the service carrier listed on the SIM card to ask.
If you can't make outbound phone calls, take the card to a store that sells that service carrier's SIM cards. A customer service representative should be able to help you track down the associated phone number.
If you bought a new SIM card, it may not have a number yet at all. Once you place it into a compatible phone, you'll be able to activate it on the carrier's network.
If you are calling from the phone using the mystery SIM card, the carrier may be able to detect the number automatically. If not, have the SIM card visible so you can read the serial number aloud.
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3 Send a text message or call another phone. If the SIM card is active, you can text or call another person and ask them what phone number they see. This will work unless the number is private.
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Check SIM Card in iPhone Settings
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1 Insert the SIM into your iPhone. Once your iPhone recognizes the SIM card, it will figure out the attached phone number (if there is one).
Some newer models of iPhone have an eSIM rather than a physical SIM. If this is the case, you can still look up your phone number in the Settings menu of your phone.
You may need to contact your mobile service provider for information about how to set up your eSIM.
2 Open your iPhone's Settings . This is the gray gear icon on your Home screen or in your App Library.[5]XResearch source
3 Tap Apps. It’s at the very bottom of the Settings menu.
If you’re using iOS 17 or earlier, skip this step. Instead, tap Phone in the main Settings menu.
4 Scroll down and tap Phone. This is the option with a green-and-white phone receiver. It’s in the P section of the Apps menu.[6]XResearch source
5 Find the phone number next to "My Number". It's about halfway down the page. This displays the number associated with the SIM card you've inserted or the eSIM linked to your phone.[7]XResearch source
Alternatively, go to Settings > Cellular (or Mobile, depending on your region). You’ll find your phone number in the second group of menu items, next to the text My Number.
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Check SIM Card in iPhone Contacts
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1 Open your iPhone's Phone app. It's the green-and-white phone receiver icon on your home screen. The number connected to your virtual "card" in your iPhone's contacts comes from the SIM card.
2 Tap the Contacts tab at the bottom. This displays all contacts on the iPhone.
3 Tap My Card. It's at the top of the list. The phone number associated with your iPhone's SIM card will appear under the mobile header.[8]XResearch source
If you don't see the phone number, you should be able to find it in your iPhone's Settings.
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Check SIM Card in Android Settings
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1 Open your Android's Settings . It's the gear icon in your app list.[9]XResearch source
2 Tap About Phone or About Device. If you don't see one of these options on the Settings screen, you may have to tap System first.
3 Tap My phone number or Phone Identity. The name of this option will vary by Android. If you don't see an option like this, look for Status or Sim Status instead.
4 Find your number next to "My phone number". This displays the phone number associated with your SIM card.[10]XResearch source
If you do not see your number, look for "SIM Status." Tap that to view the final sub-menu where your number appears.
You may see multiple numbers if you have more than one SIM card installed.
5 Check the SIM Manager menu as an alternative. With some Android phones, you may be able to see your SIM or eSIM’s phone number in the SIM Manager menu. To access it:[11]XResearch source
Open the Settings menu and select Connections.
Tap SIM Manager.
View any SIM or eSIM profiles under the SIM cards and eSIMs headers. If your SIM card has a phone number associated with it, you should be able to see it here.
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Question Can I find out a phone number from the phone's serial number? Community Answer No. A phone number is generally not connected to a phone, but to its sim card. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 45
Question Where is my SIM card number on my Samsung tablet? Community Answer From a home screen, select "Apps" (located in the upper right). From the "All" tab, select "Settings." Select "About tablet." Select "Status." View the 20-digit SIM ID. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 16 Helpful 28
Question I've just bought a new SIM card recently, but when I inserted it into my new phone, it's phone number didn't show up, and I can't find it anywhere on my phone. How can I find it from there? Community Answer This is the case for most phone users. If you can't find your phone number on your phone's settings, try contacting your mobile carrier. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 30 Helpful 57
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Written by: Megaera Lorenz, PhD wikiHow Staff Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Megaera Lorenz, PhD. Megaera Lorenz is an Egyptologist and Writer with over 20 years of experience in public education. In 2017, she graduated with her PhD in Egyptology from The University of Chicago, where she served for several years as a content advisor and program facilitator for the Oriental Institute Museum’s Public Education office. She has also developed and taught Egyptology courses at The University of Chicago and Loyola University Chicago. This article has been viewed 2,055,457 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 13Updated: February 19, 2026 Views: 2,055,457 Categories: Telephone NumbersArticle SummaryX
iPhone: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap Phone. 3. Find number next to ″My Number.″ Android: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap About device or About phone. 3. Tap Status or Phone Identity. 4. Find number next to ″My phone number.″ Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Try your carrier's help code. Depending on the carrier, you may be able to call or text a special number that will display the code on the screen. 
2 Call the service carrier. Some SIM cards do not display their number inside the settings of any phone. In these cases, you'll have to call the service carrier listed on the SIM card to ask. 
3 Send a text message or call another phone. If the SIM card is active, you can text or call another person and ask them what phone number they see. This will work unless the number is private. Advertisement 
1 Insert the SIM into your iPhone. Once your iPhone recognizes the SIM card, it will figure out the attached phone number (if there is one). 
2 Open your iPhone's Settings 
. This is the gray gear icon on your Home screen or in your App Library.[5] 
3 Tap Apps. It’s at the very bottom of the Settings menu. 
4 Scroll down and tap Phone. This is the option with a green-and-white phone receiver. It’s in the P section of the Apps menu.[6] 
5 Find the phone number next to "My Number". It's about halfway down the page. This displays the number associated with the SIM card you've inserted or the eSIM linked to your phone.[7] 
1 Open your iPhone's Phone app. It's the green-and-white phone receiver icon on your home screen. The number connected to your virtual "card" in your iPhone's contacts comes from the SIM card. 
2 Tap the Contacts tab at the bottom. This displays all contacts on the iPhone. 
3 Tap My Card. It's at the top of the list. The phone number associated with your iPhone's SIM card will appear under the mobile header.[8] 
1 Open your Android's Settings 
. It's the gear icon in your app list.[9] 
2 Tap About Phone or About Device. If you don't see one of these options on the Settings screen, you may have to tap System first. 
3 Tap My phone number or Phone Identity. The name of this option will vary by Android. If you don't see an option like this, look for Status or Sim Status instead. 
4 Find your number next to "My phone number". This displays the phone number associated with your SIM card.[10] 
5 Check the SIM Manager menu as an alternative. With some Android phones, you may be able to see your SIM or eSIM’s phone number in the SIM Manager menu. To access it:[11] 
Community Answer No. A phone number is generally not connected to a phone, but to its sim card. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 45 
Community Answer This is the case for most phone users. If you can't find your phone number on your phone's settings, try contacting your mobile carrier. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 30 Helpful 57