Do Optus Prepaid SIM Cards Need Activation in-Store?

ajwatts on 30/03/2018 - 14:59

I've never used an Optus prepaid SIM, but have bought others in store before. Generic barcode is scanned (not the unique one for the SIM - often they actually scan the barcode on a generic flier, not the SIM pack) and then activation is done at home.

But my local Woolworths has left all their $50 Optus prepaid starter packs outside the store, closed for Good Friday.

I'm assuming Optus needs activation at the register, or something, for them to work, and not that the store made a boo-boo?

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  • retiredfeline on 30/03/2018 - 15:20

    Take one and report back?

    Does the kit say something like no value until scanned?

  • singingwolf on 30/03/2018 - 15:24

    They need to be put through the register and work like a gift card that need activation to work…

  • josetann on 30/03/2018 - 15:39

    They're probably fine. I'd be wary of anyone selling multiple Optus $50 starter packs on your local Gumtree though.

  • ausbuysell12 on 30/03/2018 - 17:15

    Which woolies store is this?

  • jimbobaus on 31/03/2018 - 01:09

    Can confirm the sim won’t work until the barcode is scanned in store

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