How to re-register a SIM card for another person - procedure

In modern smartphones it is impossible to find a miniSIM slot, which owners of push-button phones are so accustomed to.

They have been replaced by more compact SIM cards in Micro and Nano formats. If a person decides to replace an outdated phone with a new smartphone, he will certainly face the problem of SIM card compatibility. There is no need to despair and buy a new number - just replace the SIM card and keep the number.

It is also important to understand that old SIM cards have many disadvantages, which we talked about in this article.

Transfer from MTS to MTS and to the number of another subscriber

USSD command for transfer from MTS to MTS SIM card: *112*recipient number*sending amount*#"Call" button
MTS subscribers can transfer money from one MTS SIM card to another or to the account of other cellular operators in the Russian Federation. The easiest way to transfer money from an MTS SIM card is by sending an SMS. Need to:

1. Send an SMS message to the recipient with the following content: #transfer <amount>. Example: #translation 150
2. Wait for a response SMS from number 6996 to confirm the operation. It will contain instructions that you must follow.
3. After completing all the steps, you will receive a message notifying you that the operation was successful.

This method is suitable for transferring funds from a SIM card to a client of MTS, Beeline, Megafon, Tele2 or Yota. And to transfer money via the Internet without commission to an MTS account, you need a Visa bank card.

How to re-register a number if the subscriber has died

If you need to re-issue a SIM card whose owner has died, there is a special procedure for transferring the package.

In this case, the heir must come to the company’s office and provide the television system manager with the following package of documents:

• passport;
• death certificate of the owner of the starter package;
• certificate of the right to inherit property.

All documentation must be provided in originals; photocopies will not be considered.

Next, the applicant will be asked to write a statement in which he will need to indicate personal information, as well as the reason for changing the owner of the SIM card.

After checking the information, the cellular network employee will draw up an agreement, and after signing it, the SIM card will go into legal use to the new subscriber.

Sending money from Beeline to Beeline and other numbers

To transfer money from Beeline to Beeline or to the account of another operator, dial *145# and “Call”.
You can transfer money from Beeline to Beeline or to a subscriber account of another mobile operator by sending an SMS. Necessary:

1. Send an SMS to number 7878 with the following content: recipient_phone_via_7 amount. Example: 7xxxxxxxxxx 150 (It is important to enter the amount as an integer).
2. Wait for an SMS with information about the amount debited.
3. Send a reply message to confirm payment.
4. Receive an SMS containing information about the paid service and the amount to be debited.

In this way, you can transfer money to a client not only of Beeline, but also of any operator. You can also use the Beeline service and transfer money via the Internet. To do this, select "Payment and Finance" and then "Money Transfers". Here you can choose one of the methods: from phone to phone, from card to cell phone, from cell phone to bank card or e-wallet.

Mobile applications for transferring data from phone to card

Third-party applications have been created to transfer contacts and other information. Among them we can highlight AirDroid. The program is simple and understandable for any user. After installation and launch, registration is required. The menu is designed in the form of several windows with a list of possible options. There are icons on the left side; by switching through them, the user has access to numbers on the smartphone, SMS and other data.

The second simple application is MobiKin Transfer. The program works without restrictions, safely and reliably. All information is stored in full.

The utility can be used for any operating system, including Windows. For advanced users, the ADB protocol may be suitable. It must be used in situations where the smartphone is damaged and cannot make calls, but USB debugging is possible.

Activation of the function is carried out using the developers menu, and to go you will need to click on the build number of the device several times in its settings. In addition, you need to install the ADB driver on your PC for a specific model of mobile device. The next instruction is:

1. On your computer, go to the command line through the start menu and type cmd.
2. Accept all agreements to run cmd.exe.
3. In the new menu you need to select the translation to the driver folder – cdd://ADB.
4. Now write the command: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contact2.db /home/user/phone_backup/.
5. The folder will contain a new file contact2.db, which can be opened using a standard notepad or a special editor.
6. To search for contacts in the smartphone’s memory, you need to go to: /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db. Since the folder is a system folder, access to it without administrator rights is impossible.

When unpacking an archive, you must remember its address, otherwise you won’t be able to do anything.

Transfers from Megafon to Megafon and to numbers of other operators

You can transfer money from Megafon by sending SMS. You need to send the recipient a message with the text #amount (example: #150).

Subscribers of this network can also make transfers using the service on the website. Indicate the phone numbers of the sender and recipient and remember the limits (from 1 to 13,820 rubles per transaction).

Transfer to Tinkoff Mobile

You must log into your Personal Account or mobile application and perform the following operations:

• select the menu: “Payments” → “Transfers” → “By phone number”;
• enter or select a subscriber number from the address book;
• indicate the amount and click “Transfer”.

This method is available to subscribers only within the network. The Tinkoff Mobile application will show information about the commission before sending.

You can top up other SIM cards from a Tinkoff number using the service https://www.tinkoff.ru/payments/categories/mobilnaya-svyaz/. The commission will be 2.9%.

From Tele2 to Tele2 or to the number of another operator

For transfers from Tele2 to your phone, dial: *145*recipient’s SIM card number*sending volume# and “Call” (all without spaces).
To transfer funds from a Tele2 SIM card, you need to dial the symbol combination *145# and select the appropriate menu item. Enter the recipient's number in the following formats:

• 89ХХХХХХХХХ Example: 89502225567
• 9ХХХХХХХХХХ Example: 9502225567
• 79ХХХХХХХХХ Example: 79502225567.

The amount should be indicated in rubles without kopecks.

You can also transfer money from a Tele 2 SIM card to Tele 2 or another subscriber’s number through the service on the mobile operator’s website.

How to copy contacts to a SIM card using Google

Android device users can use Google cloud storage to export and import contacts. Copying is carried out according to the following instructions:

1. Go to the Google Contacts page and log in to the service.

2. Click on the switch to the old version of the storage, since the new version does not have the contacts function.
3. Enter the menu and select “Export”.

4. In the pop-up notification, select “All contacts”.

5. Select the format for copying – Google CSV, Outlook CSV, vCard.

After the manipulations have been carried out, the numbers will be moved. To synchronize Android contacts with cloud storage, it is important to carry out a few simple steps:

1. On your phone, go to the settings menu and activate the “Accounts” or “Accounts” section.
2. If there was already authorization in the system, then select an account and check whether the slider next to the “Contacts” section is checked. If this is not the case, then enable the option.
3. In cases where authorization has not been carried out, it must be done. There is a separate button for adding a Google account for this.

4. Enter your username and password and click “Next” after each action.

5. At the end, click on accept; if necessary, you can secure your bank card or refuse this procedure.

After the described steps, all contacts are automatically synchronized with Google services. In the future, you will be able to create a new number and select your account to have your phone automatically appear on other devices.

The synchronization process for iPhones is slightly different. The procedure is:

1. On your phone, go to the settings menu and select the “Mail, addresses...” section.
2. Click on the add account icon to select Google services.

3. Indicate personal information in the empty lines, and in the “Description” field, select a name for the new account and click on the “Next” icon. In the new menu, move the slider next to the contacts to the active position.

4. You need to go to the start menu, click on “Standard account” and activate Gmail.

5. Go to the phone book, after a few minutes it will synchronize with Google services and mobile numbers will be added. In the future, phones are automatically sent to all associated devices when information is added or changed.

The described procedures will help prevent the loss of important numbers with the ability to access them even without a smartphone.

Commission and daily limit

Each mobile communications provider provides its own terms and conditions for using the money transfer service. The commission differs depending on:

• on the selected transfer method (via a service on the website or via SMS);
• transfer amounts;
• recipient (the commission for transfers between subscribers of the same cellular network is less than for transfers between subscribers of different cellular networks).

In MTS the restrictions are as follows:

• For MTS subscribers, when transferring to an MTS account, the commission will be 10 rubles, regardless of the amount;
• When replenishing the account of a subscriber of another operator, the commission will be 4.4% of the amount + 10 rubles;
• The minimum one-time payment is 10 rubles, the maximum is 5000;
• You can send no more than 30,000 rubles per day. The limit for using the service per day is 10 times.

Beeline limits and restrictions:

• For Beeline subscribers, the commission for transferring to a Beeline account is 15 rubles. when the transfer amount is from 30 to 200;
• 3% + 10 rub. with an amount from 201 to 5000 from Beeline to Beeline;
• For a subscriber of another operator – 7.95% +10 rubles.

Megafon limits and commission:

• Megafon subscribers are not charged a commission if money is transferred to a Megafon subscriber;
• The commission for transferring to a subscriber from another operator will be 5%, but not less than 10 rubles;
• The smallest payment amount is 1 rub., the maximum is 15,000;
• You can transfer no more than 40,000 rubles per day.

Tele2 cellular provider provides information about the commission for transfers from SIM card to SIM card exclusively via SMS directly during use of the service. The amount, including commission, can range from 1 to 14,200 rubles.

What is needed to re-register a number?

You can re-register the number in your name at any mobile operator office. To do this, you need to come to the television system service center with the owner of the SIM card and passports. Next, you need to contact the manager of the cellular company with your request.

After presenting and verifying the documents, you will need to fill out an application, indicating the personal data of both individuals and the reason for changing the card owner. Next, the consultant will check the information you entered, and if everything is correct, he will invite the person reissuing the card in his name to sign an agreement with the telesystem.

After the SIM card is reissued and the number is assigned to the new subscriber, all funds available on the SIM card balance, as well as connected options and tariffs, are automatically transferred to the new owner.

The only service that cannot be inherited is national and international roaming, since these packages are activated upon a separate application from the user.

Now let's consider the option when it is necessary to re-issue a card from a legal entity to an individual.

The procedure itself for such re-issuance of a SIM card is carried out in the presence of an official representative of the legal party and in the personal presence of an individual. In this case, the legal side must provide the telesystem manager with the following package of documents:

• letter of guarantee certified by the seal and signature of the manager. The letter form can be found on the official website of the mobile operator or obtained directly from the provider’s office;
• a notarized power of attorney with the seal and signature of the head of the organization.

An individual will only need an original passport. And also after checking all the documents, the new owner will need to sign an agreement with the television system, after which he will become the legal owner of the SIM card.

It is important to know that for re-issuing a number, a service fee of 340 rubles will be charged to the new owner of the SIM card.

The answer to the question of what to do if you need to change the owner of a SIM card, but there is no way to invite its real owner to the office, can be found below.