Phones and dual SIM

What is an EID? The 32-digit number that proves your phone has eSIM

The EID identifies the eSIM chip in your phone. Where to find it, what it is used for, and why support asks for it.

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Quick facts

Length 32 digits

Means Device has an eSIM chip

Find it Dial *#06#

Used for Replacements, diagnostics

Shares nothing about Your number or plans

An EID (eUICC Identifier) is a 32-digit number unique to the embedded SIM chip in a phone, tablet or laptop. If a device has an EID, it has eSIM hardware. Find it by dialling *#06#, or in Settings, General, About on iPhone and Settings, About phone, Status on Android.

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Where to find the EID

Device Path Any phone Dial *#06# in the phone app; the EID appears below the IMEIs iPhone Settings, General, About, scroll to EID Samsung Settings, About phone, Status information, EID Pixel and most Android Settings, About phone, SIM status or EID iPad Settings, General, About, EID Windows laptop Settings, Network and internet, Cellular, Advanced options, EID Original box Printed on the label next to the IMEI

EID vs IMEI vs ICCID

Identifier Identifies Digits EID The eSIM chip in the device 32 IMEI The device's radio (one per SIM slot) 15 ICCID A specific SIM profile, physical or eSIM 19 or 20

Is it safe to share?

The EID alone cannot be used to access your plans or number. Share it with the provider you are buying from and nobody else; some operators use EID allow-lists, so an unknown party with your EID could cause mild nuisance but not theft.

Frequently asked questions

No EID appears when I dial *#06#. What does that mean?

The phone has no eSIM chip. Order a physical travel SIM instead.

Does an EID mean every eSIM will work?

It confirms hardware. The phone must also be carrier-unlocked and some regional firmware hides the eSIM menu; check the compatibility checker.

Why does support ask for my EID?

To check whether a profile was downloaded to your device, and to issue a replacement bound to the right phone.

Is the EID the same as the eSIM number?

No. The eSIM profile has an ICCID; the chip has an EID. One chip holds many profiles.

Do dual-eSIM phones have two EIDs?

No, one EID per chip, which holds several profiles.

Can the EID change?

Only if the phone's mainboard is replaced in repair.

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