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.
Step by step
- Open Settings. iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status.
- Or use the carrier app. iPhone: Settings → Phone → My Number. Android: Settings → About phone → SIM status. Or the My eir app.
- 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
| Carrier | Eir |
|---|---|
| Also known as | eir mobile, formerly Meteor |
| Network type | Mobile network operator (MNO) |
| Parent company | Eir (NJJ / Iliad) |
| Country | Ireland |
| Self-number method | Settings / 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