The need to block a SIM card can arise for everyone. The reasons can be completely different: from the loss of the phone to the desire to change the telecom operator. Different operators offer different blocking methods. There are three official ways to block the Megafon SIM card.
How to block a SIM card Megafon in a cellular salon
This method of blocking a Megafon card is one of the simplest. It is ideal for those who do not have the opportunity to do this operation via the Internet or by phone. It is enough to take your passport and contract with you and find the nearest Megafon operator center. If you wish, you can also switch to a new, more favorable tariff there.
How to block a SIM card Megafon in your personal account
For this method, you need to have Internet access and an activated personal account on the official website megafon.ru. In your personal account, you need to select the settings tab. Next, you need to go to the "Number blocking" tab and specify the period for which you want to block the SIM card. Megafon provides this service for a monthly fee of 30 rubles. per month.
If it becomes necessary to unblock your SIM card before the time specified in the settings, then again you need to go to the "Number blocking" menu section and remove the SIM card block.
How to block a SIM card Megafon by phone
The operator offers three phone numbers for blocking a SIM card: inside the home coverage area, you can call 8 800 5500 500 from a city number, from a Megafon subscriber's mobile phone - to a short number 0500, and when roaming - to 8 (921) 1110500.
Before blocking, the telecom operator will ask several questions, the answers to which are known only to the owner of the SIM card. Blocking is free for 60 days. After this period, if the card is not activated, the daily subscription fee of 1 rub will be debited. per day.
You can unblock the Megafon SIM card by calling one of the above numbers or by sending a special command to the operator: * 105 * 156 * 0 # and the call button.
How to block a Megafon SIM card forever
If the blocking should not be temporary, but permanent, then you need not just block the Megafon SIM card, but terminate the contract with the cellular operator. This can only be done in a cellular salon.
