How To Block Glo Sim Card In Nigeria (Stolen/lost)?

Glo is a Nigerian multinational telecommunication company founded in 2003, and its headquarters is in Lagos. However, Glo has more than 45 million subscribers making it the second-largest network operator in Nigeria. Globacom operator provides voice calls, text, and mobile data to its subscribers around the country.

A sim card is a portable memory chip that stores vital information on a mobile device. In other words, blocking your sim when it has been stolen or misplaced is essential because it contains sensitive data like your contacts, bank details, and passwords.

Moreover, if a criminal has access to your sim, it can be used to commit illegal activities or banking frauds under your name without you knowing. It would be best to block your stolen sim immediately.

This article will discuss how to block the Glo sim card in Nigeria (stolen/ lost).

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Step On How To Block Stolen/ Lost Glo Sim In Nigeria

There are different ways to block your stolen/lost Glo sim. The following are steps to block your sim;

Via Glo Customer Care

This method is the quickest and most convenient way to block your Glo sim. You can contact Glo customer care with another Glo line or any other network provider, such as MTN, AIRTEL, and 9MOBILE.

Step On How To Block Your Glo Sim By Calling Customer Care From Another Glo Line

• Dial 200 on a Glo sim to contact customer care
• Follow the voice recorded instruction and select the option suitable for you.
• Select the option to be connected with a customer care representative
• When connected to a customer care representative, request your sim to be blocked.
• The customer care representative will ask for your phone number, name, and other necessary information to ensure you are the line owner.
• Once your details are verified, your sim will be blocked until you request to unblock it.

Step On How To Block Your Glo Sim By Calling Customer Care From A Different Network Provider

• Dial 08050020121 on any other network provider line to contact Glo customer care
• Follow the voice recorded instruction and select the option suitable for you.
• Select the option to be connected with a customer care representative
• When connected to a customer care representative, request your sim to be blocked.
• The customer care representative will ask for your phone number, name, and other necessary information to ensure you are the line owner.
• Once your details are verified, your sim will be blocked until you request to unblock it.

Visit Glo Office/Outlet.

You can visit the nearest Glo outlet to block your sim. The following steps to block your sim;

• Visit any nearby Glo office or outlet.
• Meet any agent and request for your line to be blocked
• The customer care representative will ask for your phone number, name, and other necessary information to ensure you are the line owner.
• Ensure to carry along your sim pack and your NIN card
• Once your details are verified, your sim will be blocked until you request to unblock it.

FAQs

Can you block a stolen sim card?

Yes, it is possible to block a stolen sim card. Visit the nearest outlet of your network provider or dial 08050020121 to contact a customer care representative to block your sim.

How do I get a new Glo sim with the number?

Visit any nearby Glo office and request a duplicate sim.

The requirement for duplicate Glo sim

• Fill out the duplicate sim form
• Provide your NIN
• Provide two passport photographs.

How can I get my Glo sim PUK code?

The PUK code is printed on the plastic card holding the sim, or contact Glo customer care for your PUK code.

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Conclusion: How To Block Glo Sim Card In Nigeria (Stolen/lost)

You can unblock your Glo line or retain the same number on a different Glo sim. It would be best to block your stolen or misplaced sim to avoid letting the personal details on your sim fall into the wrong hand, which might be used in illegal activities.

I hope you got a lot of helpful information from this article on how to block Glo Sim in Nigeria. Please share and leave your comment.

 

 

 

 

 

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