How to find your phone number on iPhone & Android

It’s not uncommon to forget what your phone number is; after all, how often do you actually type it out? On those occasions where you do need your number to hand, we’re here to help.

Our smartphone experts have created this step-by-step guide, designed to help you find your phone number with ease on an iPhone or Android device. If you’re also in the market for a new handset, explore our collection of contract and SIM-free deals.

Find your phone number on Android

Phone a friend

The first thing you can do to find your phone number is an obvious one: ring a friend. They’ll be able to see your number when you call and tell you what it is for future reference.

Make sure your friend has Caller ID enabled when doing this, otherwise they won’t be able to see your number.

Search your Settings menu

Another way to find your phone number on an Android device is via the Settings menu. You can either type ‘my phone number’ into the search bar and then scroll down to see the number, or go to System > About phone > Status.

Your number can also be seen by going to Settings > About phone/device. From there, scroll down to the ‘Phone number’ or ‘SIM status’ section.

Find your phone number on iPhone

Use the ‘My Number’ menu

Given that there’s only one manufacturer of iPhones, there are fewer options generally for finding your phone number. However, what you can do is go to Phone > My Number to easily locate it, or ask a friend to call you like with an Android handset.

Other ways to find your phone number

Note down your number

So you don’t have to regularly check your phone’s settings or call someone to find your number, it’s worth noting it down somewhere to refer back to.

If after finding your phone number you want to learn more, such as how old your handset is, we’ve got you covered.