Can I get a SIM card without a social security number?
I just arrived.
English for work · Help in your language
How to Get a Phone Line Without a Social Security Number in English
You can ask directly: “Can I get a SIM card without a social security number?” (Can I get a SIM card without a social security number?). Normally yes: it's called prepaid or pay-as-you-go, paid in advance with no credit check. Ask to see the monthly price and how much data it includes.
English Phrases with Interpretation
This conversation is short and practical. All you need to know is how to request prepaid and understand the price.
I'd like a prepaid plan.
No contract, please.
How much is it per month?
Is there an activation fee?
How much data do I get?
Can I call other countries?
I have my passport with me.
Is that enough?
Dialogue to Practice Out Loud
Read one role and then the other. Explanations help you understand; try repeating afterward without looking at them.
- Salesperson
Hi there — what can I do for you?
- Customer
Can I get a SIM card without a social security number? I just arrived.
- Salesperson
Sure. Prepaid, no credit check. Thirty a month with data.
- Customer
Is there an activation fee? And can I call other countries?
How to Adapt Your Answers
- “Prepaid” is the keyword. If you say it at the beginning, the conversation becomes much shorter.
- “No credit check” (no credit check) is what makes prepaid work without an SSN. If someone asks for credit, inquire about the prepaid option.
- Always ask separately about the activation fee: it's not always included in the price they tell you.
Now It's Your Turn to Talk
Without reading, request a prepaid line, say you don't have a social security number, and ask two questions about the price.
Practice the Counter at Baywire Mobile →
The scene card is in English. In the app, you can choose your language for instructions and help.
Practice on LoqualaYou can try out a conversation without creating an account. Free minutes are limited.