Secret Codes guide
Find Your ICCID on iPhone: How It Works
By Muhammad Shahid ยท ยท 3 min read
Quick answer
The serial number of the SIM or eSIM itself. The ICCID is a 19- or 20-digit number identifying the SIM, as opposed to the IMEI which identifies the phone. Carriers ask for it when activating a line or transferring service. There is no dial code for it on iPhone โ Apple exposes it only in Settings.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test ยท Free on the App StoreDownload free โ| What it does | The serial number of the SIM or eSIM itself. |
|---|---|
| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
| Type | iOS setting |
The serial number of the SIM or eSIM itself. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
I build Secret Codes: IMEI & Carrier, a free iPhone app with 317 checked codes and guides, including this one. If you would rather tap than memorise, get Secret Codes on the App Store.
What is Find Your ICCID?
The ICCID is a 19- or 20-digit number identifying the SIM, as opposed to the IMEI which identifies the phone. Carriers ask for it when activating a line or transferring service.
There is no dial code for it on iPhone โ Apple exposes it only in Settings. On a dual-SIM iPhone each line has its own ICCID, listed separately.
How do I do it?
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap General, then About.
- Scroll to the section for your line (Physical SIM or your eSIM's label).
- Read the ICCID row. Touch and hold it to copy.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular |
|---|---|
| Type | iOS setting |
| Good to know | Shown in Settings on every iPhone. There is genuinely no *# code for ICCID on iOS. |
Related sim and esim
- *#06#: Show IMEI, MEID and EID
- Find Your EID
- Check Whether Your iPhone Is Unlocked
- Add An eSIM
- Transfer An eSIM To A New iPhone
- Remove An eSIM
See all sim and esim or every category of iPhone codes.
How Secret Codes helps
Secret Codes keeps this and every other entry a search away. Pick your carrier once and each entry says whether it is published for your line. You can save favourites, add a private note, and record whether a code worked on your line.
Frequently asked questions
What is Find Your ICCID on iPhone?
The serial number of the SIM or eSIM itself. The ICCID is a 19- or 20-digit number identifying the SIM, as opposed to the IMEI which identifies the phone. Carriers ask for it when activating a line or transferring service.
What else should I know about Find Your ICCID?
There is no dial code for it on iPhone โ Apple exposes it only in Settings. On a dual-SIM iPhone each line has its own ICCID, listed separately.
What are the steps for Find Your ICCID?
1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap General, then About. 3. Scroll to the section for your line (Physical SIM or your eSIM's label). 4. Read the ICCID row. Touch and hold it to copy.
Where do I find Find Your ICCID?
In the Settings app on your iPhone.
Is there a dial code for Find Your ICCID?
No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.
Which carriers does Find Your ICCID work on?
It is published for any iPhone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and UScellular. Shown in Settings on every iPhone. There is genuinely no *# code for ICCID on iOS.
Does Find Your ICCID work on Android phones too?
These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.
Will Find Your ICCID work outside the US?
The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.
What if Find Your ICCID does not work on my iPhone?
Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.
What is related to Find Your ICCID?
*#06#: Show IMEI, MEID and EID. The one identifier code that works on every iPhone.
What else is in this category?
Find Your EID. The 32-digit identifier of your iPhone's eSIM chip.
Can I find Find Your ICCID in an app?
Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details.
Sources
Secret CodesDownload free
