Your phone’s IMEI number can offer a variety of information that is useful to know when you are looking to unlock your phone, sell or buy a used phone or find out certain information such as details about your warranty or if a device is blacklisted. Our IMEI check service is compatible with all devices and carriers
How to get your phone's IMEI number
Every phone has an IMEI number, which acts as a unique identifier for your exact device. This means that no two devices share the same IMEI number. Information that can be retrieved by your IMEI number is very useful as it can track a lost or stolen phone, as well as allowing third party services to unlock your device to use on any network.
View IMEI ChecksTo find your phone’s IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) follow our steps below, which is free and simple to do.
Dial *#06# on the keypad
From the device you wish to retrieve your IMEI from, just dial *#06# like you would to call someone.
IMEI is Displayed
Once you have dialed the number, your phone’s IMEI number will appear on your screen.
Keep your IMEI safe!
Either screenshot or write down your 15-digit IMEI number and keep this in a safe place.
Use our advanced IMEI check services below to discover if your iPhone is blacklisted, what carrier it's currently locked to and much more...
You may find out information like the network and country from which your smartphone originated, warranty information, date of purchase, network information, system version, device specification, and more by utilising this unique IMEI Number. When is it a good idea to check the IMEI number? Before purchasing a used or new device, you should utilise an IMEI checker.
Network Check
From £3.49
Find out which Network your phone is locked to with our Network check service using your IMEI number.
Contract Status Check
From £3.49
Find out if your phone is still within a contract with our contract status check using your IMEI number.
Device Replacement Check
From £3.49
Find out if you phone has been refurbished or a replacement device provided by the manufacturer.
Blacklist Check
From £3.49
Quickly find out if your phone has been blacklisted with our IMEI blacklist check.
iCloud Activation Check
From £3.49
Use our simple iCloud Activation Check service to find out the iCloud status of your iPhone when switching to a second hand device.
Sprint Status Check
From £3.49
Are you looking to unlock your Sprint phone so that you can use your phone with any network provider.
Mi Activation Check
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Are you looking to unlock your Xiaomi Mi phone so that you can use your phone with any network provider.
Are you buying a second hand phone? Or perhaps you want to get a better deal on another network but your phone is locked to a provider?
These are some of the key reasons why you would need to retrieve your phone’s IMEI number because of the important information it holds.
As well as that...
Your IMEI number can reveal important information about your device. It can find out if your phone has ever been blacklisted, which network carrier your phone is locked to, the status of your warranty, the system version your device is running on, date of purchase and device specification. These details are particularly useful if you’re buying a used phone so that you can check this information prior to purchase, or if you’re selling your phone to give your buyer peace of mind. We require your device’s IMEI number in order to unlock your phone from any network.
Your IMEI number gives you peace of mind
Unlock your phone without hassle using your IMEI number, so that you can get a better SIM deal elsewhere with another network provider with peace of mind. It is perfectly safe and legal to unlock your phone using your IMEI number, because this is the exact same method phone manufactures and network carriers use.
Never give your IMEI number out to someone you don’t know or trust. Your IMEI number is a permanent identifier for your phone and can be used in all sorts of ways including to help you track your iPhone via FindMy if you lose your device. It can also help you fill out warranty forms if you need to make a claim.