Here’s how to get your Verizon transfer PIN.
What is a transfer PIN?
The transfer PIN is a special 6 digit PIN generated by Verizon to authorize the transfer of your phone number from Verizon to a new cell phone carrier. You provide the transfer PIN to your new carrier. Your new carrier then confirms the information is correct with Verizon before Verizon releases your phone number to your new carrier.
There are three ways to get your Verizon transfer PIN:
- On your phone
- On the My Verizon app
- On the Verizon website
I'll cover each of them in this article.
Let's dive in.
1. How To Get Your Verizon Transfer PIN on Your Phone (easiest method)
- Open the phone app and dial #PORT (#7678)
- Verizon will send you an automated text message with a link to generate your transfer PIN
- Open the link
- Tap Generate PIN
- Verizon will display your transfer PIN and account number
Your Verizon transfer PIN will be valid for 7 days.
You can cancel your transfer PIN at any time if you no longer wish to transfer your Verizon phone number to a new carrier. Otherwise, the PIN will expire automatically.
2. How To Get Your Verizon Transfer PIN Using the My Verizon App
- Open the My Verizon App
- Tap the Account tab at the bottom
- Tap Edit profile & settings at the top of the page
- Scroll down until you see Number Transfer PIN and tap on that
- Tap Generate PIN
- Verizon will display your transfer PIN and account number for porting your phone number to your new carrier
Your transfer PIN will be valid for 7 days after it is generated. You can cancel your transfer PIN at any time if you no longer need it.
3. How To Get Your Verizon Transfer PIN on the Website
- Go to verizon.com and sign in to your account
- Click Account at the top of the page
- Click Account settings and then Account settings overview
- Click Number transfer PIN from the Quick Links section
- Click Generate PIN
- Verizon will ask you to verify your account by selecting a phone number and sending an authentication code to it
- Once you have verified your account, Verizon will display your 6-digit transfer PIN and your account number
Your transfer PIN will be valid for 7 days after you create it. You can cancel your transfer PIN at any time or generate a new one by following the steps above.