How do I make my SIM card larger or smaller?
Make your SIM card fit
Not every SIM card fits in every device. Go through the following steps to make sure your SIM card fits:
- Check what size SIM card you have
- Make your SIM card smaller or larger
Which SIM card sizes are there?
Let's start at the beginning. How many SIM card sizes are there? There are 3 different sizes, namely mini, micro, and nano. The sizes are easy to recognize by how large the gold-colored plate with contain points is compared to the plastic shell. The 'standard' mini SIM card is the largest and contains the most plastic. The micro card is the middle version and the nano card is the smallest one. This SIM card only has a small strip of plastic surrounding the circuit.
Help, my SIM card is too big
Nowadays, most SIM cards are in a kind of mold. You can push the SIM card size that you need out of the mold. Do you have an older SIM card that isn't in a mold? Contact your provider and ask for a SIM card with the correct size. This usually costs between € 5 and € 15. That way, you'll know for sure that you won't damage your SIM card.
Help, my SIM card's too small
This can be solved relatively easily by using an adapter. Simply place your SIM card in the adapter and insert the entirety into your phone. There are different types of adapters available, from nano to micro, from nano to standard, and from micro to standard. In short, most size problems can be solved by using an adapter.
