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💡 What is it?

• To port a phone number to NumberBarn, you’ll need to provide information that matches exactly what your current carrier has on file.
• This information is used to verify that you are the authorized owner of the number and to submit the transfer request successfully.
• Incorrect or missing information is one of the most common causes of porting delays and rejections.

⚙️ How it works 

Port In Information

Item	Additional Information
10-Digit Phone Number	The exact 10-digit phone number you want to transfer into NumberBarn
Account Number	The account number with the current/losing carrier you are paying to keep the number active
Service Address	The exact service address listed with the current/losing carrier. Most address are Homes, Aprtments, or buisness fronts. P.O. Box are not accepted in our system. If that is all that you have, use the following format:  123 PO BOX
PIN	Required for ALL wireless numbers and some wireline/landline numbers, ask your carrier for this information if not known
Copy of Bill	(COB) must be dated in the last 30 days. A digital copy is perfect, a scan, or picture works. A screen-capture of your online account, showing the phone number you are porting, your name and the date.

📌 Things to Know 

Information Must Match Exactly

All submitted details must match your current carrier’s records exactly, including:

• Authorized user name
• Address formatting
• Account number
• PIN

Even small discrepancies can cause delays or rejections.

Wireless Numbers Often Require a Special PIN

Many wireless carriers require a specific:

• Transfer PIN
• Porting PIN
• Wireless Transfer PIN

This is different from your normal account PIN.

If your request is rejected for PIN mismatch:

• Verify the correct transfer PIN with your carrier
• Check whether the PIN has expired
• Confirm your line is unlocked for transfer

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