How can I register for or open a swype account in the swype app?
First of all, please make sure that your device has a working Internet connection or is connected to WLAN.
You can then register for or open a swype account and request a SIM card via the swype mobile app by following the steps below:
- Download the swype app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
- Open the swype app and select «Get Started» to commence the registration process.
- Select «Create account».
- Choose your login method (log in with email and password; log in with a Facebook account; log in with a Google account; log in with an Apple account).
- If you’ve selected the login method «Email & password», verify your e-mail address by clicking on «Open your inbox» or enter the code manually via the «Enter code manually» link. You’ve received an automated e-mail containing the code. Facebook, Google and Apple account logins don’t need to be verified.
- Complete the digital identity check by following the process in the app.
- Choose whether you’d like a new swype number or whether you’d prefer to transfer your existing number to swype.
- If you want to use the suggested number, select «New number».
- If you want to keep your existing phone number, select the «Transfer number» option and follow the porting steps.
Further steps if you’ve selected «Transfer number»:
- Enter your number and click on «Continue».
- You’ll receive an SMS containing a confirmation code. You’ll now need to enter this code.
- Select your previous mobile product type (prepaid/ monthly subscription).
- Prepaid: send an SMS with «YES» to 499 to confirm the transfer of your number to swype.
- Monthly subscription: Select the transfer date and sign the transfer request in the swype app.
- Choose either an eSIM» or a physical «SIM Card».
- Select one of the main swype tariffs (swype Swiss, swype Surf, swype Europe).
- Add a payment method (credit card/debit card with online purchase function/TWINT).
- Confirm the order as well as the GT&C and privacy policy.
If you’ve selected «eSIM», you can install it by following the steps described in the app. Your eSIM profile will be downloaded to your device automatically. Please also follow the setup instructions provided by the device manufacturer. You’ll find the device instructions from your manufacturer attached: Device instructions by manufacturer.
If you’ve ordered a physical «SIM Card», you can activate it in the swype app after you’ve received it (scan the QR code on the SIM card or enter the SIM card number manually via the «Enter code manually» link) and insert it into your device.
