https://community.48.ie/t5/Joining-48/Change-my-current-number/m-p/74995#M5133 Hi, I got a new card/number and when I tried to activate it, the number shows it is already in use by someone else on WhatsApp.<BR /><BR />I requested a replacement card, but the number is still the same, can anyone guide me here.<BR /> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:34:55 GMT PranaliK1227 2026-09-09T13:34:55Z https://community.48.ie/t5/Joining-48/Change-my-current-number/m-p/74995#M5133 Hi, I got a new card/number and when I tried to activate it, the number shows it is already in use by someone else on WhatsApp.<BR /><BR />I requested a replacement card, but the number is still the same, can anyone guide me here.<BR /> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:34:55 GMT https://community.48.ie/t5/Joining-48/Change-my-current-number/m-p/74995#M5133 PranaliK1227 2026-09-09T13:34:55Z https://community.48.ie/t5/Joining-48/Change-my-current-number/m-p/74998#M5134 <P>I think you need to get onto WhatsApp about this.&nbsp;</P> <P>It's not a 48 issue.&nbsp;</P> <P>It may be that it was a number that was previously used by someone else, was registered on WhatsApp, but has since been "recycled" and you got it but it's still registered on WhatsApp.&nbsp;</P> <P>Maybe this is relevant?</P> <UL> <LI><A href="https://faq.whatsapp.com/1234181997583400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://faq.whatsapp.com/1234181997583400</A></LI> </UL> <P>If you want to get a different number on your 48 account then you'll need to contact 48 support to see if they can assist.</P> <P>See the links in my signature below.</P> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:54:18 GMT https://community.48.ie/t5/Joining-48/Change-my-current-number/m-p/74998#M5134 dalyer 2026-09-09T13:54:18Z