How to check your own number on Eir

Eir has no reliable short code to read your own number. The quickest ways: iPhone → Settings → Phone → My Number; Android → Settings → About phone → SIM status; or detect it automatically with our free tool.

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Step by step

  1. Open Settings. iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status.
  2. Or use the carrier app. iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status. Or the My eir app.
  3. Or detect automatically. Use the free auto-detect tool on whatismynumber.io.

What you'll see: Your number shows under Settings (iPhone: Phone → My Number) or in the My eir app.

If that doesn't work

iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status. Or the My eir app.

No reliable self-number short code — use Settings, the app, or the auto-detect tool above.

What your Ireland number looks like

A Ireland mobile number is mobiles start 08 (083/085/086/087/089), 10 digits national — for example 087 123 4567 / +353 87 123 4567. If what you see doesn't match that, you may be reading a different field (such as the ICCID/SIM serial) rather than your number — re‑check with the method above.

About Eir

Eir is Ireland's incumbent operator; its mobile arm was once Meteor. Check your number in your phone's Settings or the My eir app, or detect it automatically here.

Eir quick facts

CarrierEir
Also known aseir mobile, formerly Meteor
Network typeMobile network operator (MNO)
Parent companyEir (NJJ / Iliad)
CountryIreland
Self-number methodSettings / carrier app

FAQ

What is the code to check my Eir number?
Eir has no reliable short code. Use Settings → Phone (iPhone) or About phone → SIM status (Android), the carrier app, or the free auto-detect tool.

Is it free?
Yes. Checking your own number this way is free, and the whatismynumber.io auto-detect tool and apps are free too.

What if it does not work?
Codes can vary by plan or region. Use the fallback: iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status. Or the My eir app. Or detect your number automatically with the tool.

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Method last verified 2026-06-15 · Eir official help