Moving your number to a new carrier or ‘Porting Out’ allows you to keep your phone number but change your carrier provider. However, you need to follow the right steps to get this done. If you’re on Verizon and want to transfer your number to AT&T, this blog will outline the steps.

What Do You Need for Transferring Your Number?

Before you begin transferring your number from Verizon to AT&T, here are the things that you need:

  • Full Name mentioned with your current number.
  • Current account number.
  • Number transfer PIN or account code.
  • AT&T SIM card in case you’re bringing your own device.

Before you begin the transfer, you need to check for its eligibility. You can do this by using your 10-digit phone number and entering it into the online checker available on AT&T’s website. In addition, ensure you don’t terminate your current service, as doing so will cancel the transfer.

How to Find My Transfer PIN?

For transferring your Verizon number to AT&T, you’d need to get your transfer PIN using the following steps:

On Web Browser:

  • On your web browser, sign in to your Verizon Account.
  • Select Profile & Settings, and head to Security.
  • Within Security, find the Number Transfer PIN.

The account number is given at the top of the Profilepage.

On Mobile App:

  • Open your Verizon mobile app and head to
  • In Me, open Profile Settings and tap on Security.
  • In Security, you’ll find the Number Transfer PIN.

The account number is given at the top of Profile & Settings.

In case these methods don’t work for you, you can contact Verizon customer services by calling (877) 373-1148.

Transferring Your Number from Verizon to AT&T

Transferring your number from Verizon depends on the type of account you have.

For Standard Accounts:

  • Generate your transfer PIN using the methods mentioned above.
  • Contact your new carrier (in this case, AT&T) to request the number of lines you want to move.
  • Use the transfer PIN and your Verizon account number to initiate the transfer.
    • The new carrier will contact Verizon on its own to start transferring the line or lines.

Make sure that the transfer is complete before you deactivate your Verizon services. Otherwise, you’d need to reactivate the service and resume transferring. In addition, ensure that your number or line isn’t set to Number Lock. Number Lock protects your current line from unauthorized transfers, so you must turn it off before you begin the process.

For Business Accounts:

  • Individual lines can be transferred using the Number Transfer Pin.
  • For transferring or porting out 10 or more lines, you’d need to contact customer service.

What Happens During the Transfer of My Number?

Once you’ve applied to transfer your number from Verizon to AT&T:

  • AT&T will begin the process and send a confirmation email once you’re eligible for the transfer. Make sure to check your email for any updates.
  • There will be a ‘Mixed Service’ phase once the number is transferred for up to 4 hours.
    • SMS/MMS messages can take up to 8 hours.
  • The Mixed Service will continue as long as your number is cleared from your former and current (Verizon and AT&T) carriers’ systems.
  • Data service will work on your new phone as soon as you activate it.

What Happens After I transfer My Number from Verizon to AT&T?

When your number has been successfully transferred to AT&T, you’ll need to:

  • Contact Verizon and cancel your existing services.
  • Verizon may charge you for early termination in case there’s a minimum service term that hasn’t been completed.
  • Verizon will also require you to pay the remaining device balance and cancel any connected device lines if you’ve transferred all lines.

Wrapping Up

Following the steps above, you can easily transfer your number from Verizon to AT&T. Make sure to get updates via email and keep your Verizon service active until AT&T successfully transfers your number.

FAQs

Do the features on my Verizon number transfer as well?

Not all perks are transferable. Perks such as Subscription services (Apple Arcade, Music, Disney+, Netflix), $10/month perks, Voicemails, myAccess rewards, etc., are not transferable.

What kind of lines can I transfer from Verizon?

You can transfer personal and business lines from Verizon to any eligible carrier.

Can I transfer promos currently active on my Verizon account to a new carrier?

Yes, promos including airtime, line access discounts, feature discounts, device promotions, etc., are transferable. Check conditions before transferring.

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