How to Port Out of Cricket Wireless – Complete Number Transfer Guide (2025)
Switching away from Cricket Wireless? You can take your phone number with you. Here's everything you need to know to port out quickly and without issues.
Switching away from Cricket Wireless? You can take your phone number with you. Here's everything you need to know to port out quickly and without issues.
• Your Cricket account must be active.
• You need your account number and transfer PIN.
• Any past-due balance will stop a port.
Text "GETPIN" to 611 from your Cricket device.
You'll receive a 4-digit number (valid for a few days).
Give your new carrier your Cricket account number + PIN.
Provide your Cricket billing ZIP code.
Wait for the FOC (transfer) notification.
Once active on the new carrier, your Cricket line will auto-cancel.
No, but your account must be current.
Most wireless ports finish in 15 minutes–6 hours.
Simply text "GETPIN" to 611 again to get a new PIN. The process takes just a few seconds.
No, Cricket is prepaid so there are no refunds for partial months of service.