buying PAYG mobile - do i need NIE/Passport ?
Mar 24th 2013, 8:53 am
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buying PAYG mobile - do i need NIE/Passport ?
I want to buy a pay as you go mobile phone for when i am in Spain. Do i need ID such as passport or NIE. I would rather not hand over all my details just be able to buy a simple mobile
Mar 24th 2013, 8:59 am
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Re: buying PAYG mobile - do i need NIE/Passport ?
All phones have to be registered so they will ask you for passport and NIE in order for them to complete their forms.
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Mar 24th 2013, 9:40 am
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Re: buying PAYG mobile - do i need NIE/Passport ?
Rosemary is right - you will have to provide these details. This requirement was introduced following the terrorist attacks in Madrid, to try to crack down on the use of untraceable PAYG mobiles.
