Every SIM card will have a Personal identification number (PIN) and a Personal unlock key (PUK) code.
If you enter the wrong SIM pin more than three times, you need a PUK code to unlock a SIM. And, multiple incorrect PUK code entries might permanently disable the SIM card.
Consider PUK codes asecondary defenseagainst wrongful use of a SIM card. So, it is a slippery slope. The only way to overcome this is by entering the right code.
But who can remember7–8-digit codeby heart, right? Luckily there are a few ways you may get this code even if you do not remember it by heart.
Important Things to Consider
You need to remember a few things when involved with a PUK code. Too many wrong attempts and you might not have a working card left.
Why Do We Need a PUK Code?
Ever wonder why the PUK code is needed in the first place. A SIM PIN and PUK are the carrier’s way of protecting its users. Here are some main reasons for its existence.
How to Find PUK Code on SIM Card
There are three surefire ways to get this code. Follow the options stated below and retrieve the PUK code.
Check SIM Card Packaging
The most effective way is to check your SIM card packaging. Remember to check two places:
The PUK number and the Pin should be generally listed on the backside of the card. So, check both the card and its outside plastic packaging. You will 100 percent find a PUK number on one of these places.
Call Network Provider
Another surefire way to get the PUK code is through your network provider. We mean the company that you bought the card from. E.g., T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, etc.
