Transferring existing phone number to my name

[danashiya1985]

hi i am going to buy a business .. previous owner would like to transfer existing bt line to my account. i think this process does not need a engineer.. i am worried if existing line is disconnected, card machine also will be disconnected. Can you help me how long will take just for transferring to my name.??.thanks

[DaveA]

Hi,

Not sure how that one would work.  In theory you could move the whole account, but it depends on what else they've got on it.

I would contact Billing on 0845 600 7020 in the first instance to find out what would be needed to make the transfer.

You might have to consider ceasing and re-ordering it in your own name, but they'd be able to tell you more.

Dave