How to transfer minutes from one tracfone to another online

How To Transfer Your Tracfone Number

And Keep Your Minutes

See how to transfer your Tracfone number from your old to your new Tracfone and keep your minutes! In fact, you can see the whole process I went though in transferring the minutes and the phone number from an old Motorola V170 to an LG 225 camera phone.

The phones available today have changed, but the procedure is still pretty much the same. However, you do get an added benefit when you transfer your number to one of their Android handsets.

Prepare your New Phone (LG 225)

Take your new LG 225 and

  1. Peel off plastic protectors
  2. Install battery and back cover
  3. Plug in the charger to your phone and an outlet.
  4. Turn it on

Make sure you have a signal. While you can complete your transfer online, your changes won't be reflected on the phone until you are back within signal range. This may be an issue in houses where cell phone reception is poor.

Go Online

Go to the Tracfone.com website and click on the Green Activate button.

On the next page choose the Transfer Number option on the Active/Reactivate drop-down menu.

How to transfer minutes from one tracfone to another online

How to transfer minutes from one tracfone to another online

Since you already have an old Tracfone, so click on the existing customer button. Then login to your Tracfone account. If you don't have one yet, you can register for one now.

How to transfer minutes from one tracfone to another online

Choose the option to transfer a number from another Tracfone, and, below that, choose the model of your new Tracfone. Then choose the model of your old Tracfone.

How to transfer minutes from one tracfone to another online

Serial Numbers and Code Entry Mode

Now we start the nitty gritty of the procedure to transfer your Tracfone number and minutes between the two phones. You will identify your phones with their serial numbers. Then you will go into Code Entry mode on your old phone, take the results you see on the phone, and enter them on a web form to complete the transfer.

Entering Serial Numbers

On the Phone Upgrade page enter your new Tracfone's IMEI number. Below choose the phone from which to transfer. If your old phone is not registered in your account, then "click here" to add it to the list. With both sets of information added, click submit.

Code Entry Mode

Now you will transfer Tracfone minutes to your new phone.

You have to go into code entry mode on your old Tracfone. You must follow your specific instructions on the web page. These instructions will probably be different depending on your phone so the picture below is just an example. Please follow your specific instructions.

How to transfer minutes from one tracfone to another online

If everything goes okay, you are asked to confirm that you will be getting the right number of minutes. If the number is right, go ahead and confirm it. In my case, I actually had about 217 minutes which Tracfone rounded up to 220. Also, in my case, I performed this procedure on the last day of service of the old Tracfone, so no days of service are added.

If the number is not right, click No, and you will probably be asked to contact customer service.

Success!

How to transfer minutes from one tracfone to another online

That's it. Now you turn the new Tracfone off and back on. Wait for a few minutes for the minutes to show up on the phone. You will get the usual 20 minutes and 60 days of service for activating the phone.

How to transfer minutes from one tracfone to another online

So there it is. I hope you found it useful.

Next - User Comments and Questions

Yes. You can transfer the minutes and phone number into your new TracFone by going to the TracFone main page and clicking on the “Activate” tab. Then, select the option that you need (phone, SIM, or Bring Your Own Phone CDMA).

Can you transfer data from one TracFone to another?

You can complete the transfer or upgrade online or by calling the customer service department. The minutes on your existing device will transfer over to your new device automatically.

Can I transfer pictures from one TracFone to another?

Hi. This is Janet from TracFone Wireless. Yes, you can transfer files from one phone to another using the Transfer Wizard app. You may also transfer your remaining minutes, data, and phone number.

Can two TracFones have the same number?

As stated above, it’s impossible to get two phones with the same phone line. Even if someone signs up with a different carrier, the company will forward the new number to a new phone and cancel the activation on the old one, making only one number active at any one point in time.

Can I have 2 TracFones with the same number?

Can you transfer TracFone minutes to a new phone?

If I buy a new TracFone, can I transfer my remaining minutes and phone number to the new phone? Yes. You can transfer the minutes and phone number into your new TracFone by going to the TracFone main page and clicking on the “Activate” tab. Then, select the option that you need (phone, SIM, or Bring Your Own Phone CDMA).

Can a TracFone phone keep Triple minutes for life?

There are lots of questions about whether phones will keep Triple Minutes for Life, if new phones will have it, and if Tracfone is really removing a very popular feature from their phones. We have gathered information about the changes and contacted Tracfone directly, and want to provide the facts for everyone concerned about this.

How to transfer 2200 minutes from dumb phone to smart TracFone?

That rep doesn’t know what she was talking about. Call back to get another rep, or call TF Corporate Office at 1-800-876-5753 during Miami business hours. You should get 2200 in each bucket when transferring 2200 minutes from a “dumb” phone to a smartphone. You don’t have to add a card to get the MyAccount app to work.

Can you transfer minutes from a cell phone to a non phone?

No. When you complete a phone transfer from a smartphone to a non-smartphone, you will not be able to transfer any remaining minutes from your old phone (so you will have to forfeit those minutes), but you do get to keep your service days.

Can I transfer TracFone minutes to another TracFone?

If I buy a new Tracfone device, can I transfer my remaining benefits and phone number to the new device? Yes! You can transfer your benefits and phone number by: Go to Tracfone.com.

How do I transfer my TracFone to a new TracFone?

Text ONESTEP to 611611 on your old device. You'll get a reply asking for the last four digits of your new serial number or new SIM card number. After you text the number, you will receive a confirmation with instructions to complete the activation of your new device or SIM.

How does TracFone Transfer Wizard work?

The Transfer Wizard supports content transfers between most Apple iOS and Android devices. The App does not store your content. It simply copies it from one device and transfers it to another. The content will not be deleted from the old phone.

How long does it take to transfer from one TracFone to another?

How long does it take to move my existing mobile number to the TracFone service? The transfer process should take a few hours to complete. In some cases, it could take as long as 2 business days. It may take longer for landline phone numbers.