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Guieitz
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I have been in Brazil for 4 months. However, I need to receive an SMS from the HMRC to access my account and file my income tax return.
My number does not receive text messages.
I tried to top up my number with a data plan to see if I could receive them. And every time I tried, I got an error after confirming the purchase in the bank app. There was no clear explanation.
I had a balance of £5, so I thought I would add another £5 and then convert that amount to the £10 data plan.
But when I added another £5 to my balance,
My account says it has been suspended.
I don't know what to do. I need the SMS with the code by the 31st and since I am in Brazil, I can't contact support.
They only receive SMS or calls.
Can someone help me, for the love of God?

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Chris_B
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@Guieitz    You might want to read THIS about sim hibernation  and what happens with an unused sim as it sound like this is what happened.   You can dial +447953 966 150 from a different phone.  

To contact EE Customer Services dial 150 From your EE mobile or 0800 956 6000 from any other phone.

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XRaySpeX
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@Guieitz : Sounds like your PAYG SIM may have gone into hibernation due to non-use. 

When did you previously make a chargeable action? EE PAYG SIMs are deactivated after 6 months of non-chargeable use. You then have a further 3 months period of grace to call EE to reactivate it before it is lost completely.

You needed to make a chargeable action like making a chargeable call or text, topping up or buying a Pack or Add-on, not just using your mins, texts or data from your pack.

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Chris_B
EE Community Star
EE Community Star

@Guieitz    You might want to read THIS about sim hibernation  and what happens with an unused sim as it sound like this is what happened.   You can dial +447953 966 150 from a different phone.  

To contact EE Customer Services dial 150 From your EE mobile or 0800 956 6000 from any other phone.