What is the activation code for MetroPCS?
Dial “*228” from the phone you’re activating. Provide an eight-digit code of your choosing, your name and address when prompted by the system. The phone will be programmed for you and an account set up.
Can I activate my MetroPCS phone myself?
Set up your account in My Account or on the myMetro App using the Self-Service Center, both accept credit/debit cards. Call Customer Care at 1-888-8-metro8 or *611 from your Metro Phone, they accept credit/ debit cards.
How do I activate an unlocked Metro PCS phone?
The first, and probably quickest, option is to activate by phone.
- Activate your phone by dialing 228 on your Metro device.
- Follow the instructions and enter your account information.
- You will need to pay your first bill and then your phone should be activated.
How much does it cost to activate a MetroPCS phone?
Metro by T-Mobile Setup Fees Metro by T-Mobile requires customers to pay a $20 activation fee per line. There is also an additional cost of $30 per line to add a line to a cell phone plan, however Metro by T-Mobile sometimes offers a discount to offset the cost.
How do I find my 8 digit security code for MetroPCS?
If you have a lost MetroPCS PIN, you’ll have to get on the phone with customer service to get it sorted out. You account PIN (sometimes called Security Number) is an 8-digit number you created when setting up your account, or often times provided as the 8-digit birth date of the account holder.
What number do I call to activate my MetroPCS phone?
1-888-863-8768
There are three ways you can activate your new Metro by T-Mobile phone: In store. Online. By calling 1-888-8metro8 (1-888-863-8768)
Can you just swap SIM cards on MetroPCS phones?
Before you switch out the SIM cards, you’ll also want to contact MetroPCS and tell them the make and model of your new phone. Make sure that it’s a type of device that works on their network. Remove the SIM card. Then, do the same thing with your new phone, and transfer the old SIM into the new phone.
Can I just switch SIM cards between phones?
You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.
What is my Metro PCS PIN number?
Your account number is the nine-digit number found on your online Metro PCS profile. Your PIN is the same as the passcode you use when you call Metro PCS — usually your eight-digit birthday, unless you changed it.
What is the default SIM PIN for Metro?
The default PIN number is 1234. 7 When the SIM card lock is activated, you can tap “Change SIM card PIN” to change to a new PIN number.
