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Leave_smartyN0w
SMARTY Rookie
19-10-2023

Request PAC code told to request STAC code?

I am leaving smarty and so sent an SMS with the word PAC to 75075 as per usual. SMARTY replied saying that in order to transfer my details I needed to send the word STAC and my DOB. Not knowing what STAC was I did as instructed. 

I now am unable to get my PAC code as STAC effectively closes the account and deletes the number. I have the number printed on business cards and on websites so this is a huge loss and all because I was mis advised in the SMS by SMARTY. The live chat are not helpful and there is no phone number for SMARTY. If this is not resolved I will look at taking it to the small claims court for the losses

4 Replies

  • Decembersangel's avatar
    Decembersangel
    SMARTY Motivator
    20-10-2023

    Hi Leave_smartyN0w πŸ‘‹
    Eek gads!😬 Not good!
    Unfortunately you sent the PAC request to the wrong number.
    To transfer to a new mobile phone provider and keeping your existing number you needed to text PAC to 65075.
    With texting 75075 you were requesting to switch provider and getting a new number. I'm assuming that because the reply was automated and didn't recognise PAC it required the correct request and hence the text you got.
    For more info look at the OFCOM website:- www(dot)ofcom(dot)org(dot)uk / Phones and internet /advice for consumers / costs, billing and switching /switching
    On this website it does state 'When signing up with a new provider you can also request to keep your old phone number for free by contacting your new provider even if you have already cancelled your previous service (as long as you request this within one month of cancelling)' ...........so there may be a silver lining.

    Unfortunately you wouldn't win a small claims case as the mistake was yours.
    Hope this helps🀞 x x x

  • Mahmoud_2399672's avatar
    Mahmoud_2399672
    SMARTY Pioneer
    11-07-2025

    Hi i have lost my emails from you with pac code 

    • MSF's avatar
      MSF
      SMARTY Guru
      12-07-2025

      Mahmoud_2399672 We are forum members and not Smarty staff.

      You need to web chat with Smarty Support if you need that type of help.