How to tell what your phone number is

Remembering phone numbers is a job few people bother with these days, as your phone stores all your contacts’ details. It might be that you can’t commit to memory your own number, but should you need it for any reason, we explain how to find out what is your number on different phones and networks.

One of the quickest ways to find out your number is to ring another phone that you can access.

So long as you haven’t chosen to withhold your number, it will be displayed on the other phone’s screen as an incoming call.

If the other phone already has your details stored as a contact your name might appear instead, but a quick visit to the contacts app and a search for your name should bring up all your contact information, including your number.

If you don’t have another phone to hand, send an SMS (a text message) to a friend and ask them to tell you what number you’re using.

How can I find my number on an iPhone?

Open the Phone app and tap Contacts at the bottom. Your card will be at the top of the list: tap it and you’ll see your own phone number.

How do I find my number on an Android phone?

If your phone runs stock Android, such as a Google Pixel, Nexus, a Motorola phone or something running Android One, open the Contacts app and your number will be listed at the top. (If you haven’t set up a contact for yourself, you might instead see ‘Set up my profile’, which you should do anyway.)

On other Android phones, you might be able to find your number in the Settings app, but it isn’t always listed. Look for the About phone or About device menu and with that, look for Status.

In the Status menu you should see Phone number.

How can I get my number from my phone provider?

Here’s how to get your number from various carriers:

• EE: Text the word NUMBER to 150
• Vodafone: On your phone dialler, enter *#100# (turn off Wi-Fi first if you use Wi-Fi calling)
• O2 & giffgaff: Text the word NUMBER to 2020
• T-Mobile: Use the phone dialler and enter #686#
• Telstra: Use the phone dialler and enter #150#

Those on Verizon and AT&T will have to phone customer services or use another method, as these carriers don’t offer an equivalent service.

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Author: Jim Martin, Executive Editor

Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.

Article SummaryX

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Tap Me, My info, or your name.
4. Check your phone number below "Phone number" or "Mobile.".

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The easiest way to check your phone’s model name and number is to use the phone itself. Go to the Settings or Options menu, scroll to the bottom of the list, and check ‘About phone’, ‘About device’ or similar. The device name and model number should be listed.

Check the phone and its box

This may sound like an obvious one, but you should be able to find some mention of the phone or its model number on the phone, or among the things you found in the box. The box itself is also a great indicator, with most including the model name and number on a small white sticker. If nothing stands out as a potential model name, then try googling whatever words or numbers that you can find. This same sticker can also be found inside some older phones, usually inside the battery cover (and potentially behind a removable battery).

Check your order receipt

Did you order your smartphone online, through your mobile network or a third-party retailer offering SIM-free phones? Normally, you’ll receive an order receipt in your email that should have your exact model number. For example, community-oriented network giffgaff send out an email that includes the full model name of the phone you’ve chosen, plus a link to the handset’s page so you should always be able to find the correct model. Apple send out a similar email, and other retailers should provide a similar paper trail for you to follow up with.

Check the Bluetooth name

Another nice way to get a clue to your phone’s name is via Bluetooth. Each Bluetooth device has a preset name it uses to connect, so by connecting to another smartphone or device, you can see what device name is listed.

Identify your iPhone model

Need to identify which iPhone you have? Check out Apple’s excellent support page on the subject, which includes information like the colours, model numbers, capacities and release date.