Get a German phone number

Once you move in to Germany you will need a mobile phone number so you can easily complete your day to day activities, as well you will need it to make calls, access the internet etc. but most useful is if you don't know German language well, so you will need to do a lot of translations online.

Why is german phone number needed

Creating online accounts at many places require for you to have a valid german phone number.

• It is needed for opening a bank account and online banking
• Retail and delivery services
• Register to the city's online services

How to get a number

The most simple way would be to go to a store in person and bring your passport with you. If you don't have a bank account that support SEPA transfers then definetly it would be easier for you to get a pre-paid sim card for start.

Your card will be instantly available and ready to be used. For a short period getting a Lyca mobile number might be the best option when you compare the offer vs price.

The best way to select what suits you the most and to get a good value for your money, use the Check24, do a "Mobilfunk" search. You can compare between different network providers, prices, conditions etc.

Port-in number

It is easy to transfer your phone number from one operator to another, but it must be a German phone number. This will allow you to use the same number and just switch network operators, but note that you will need to wait some 1 to 2 weeks after the port-in request, before your phone number is transferred and ready to be used.

In meantime while port-in process is pending you will get a new phone number that you can use.