Punch out the old SIM card

In order to save unnecessary costs, it is worthwhile to reduce the size of the SIM card yourself in order to obtain a micro SIM. The micro SIM is for many Smartphones like that iPhone a requirement.

Preparatory measures for punching out your old SIM card

• First go to a page on the Internet where it is possible Micro SIM cards to manufacture.
• Click on "to download" to download a template.
• Then go to "Download Server CHIP online". With the help of the template, you can cut out your old SIM card easily and independently. Downloading the template is free.
• The page opens in "Adobe Reader". Print out the template.


Micro SIM card - use a template for cutting out

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How to cut your micro SIM card to size

• First, place your old SIM card on top of the printout to check that the template you printed out is the correct size.
• Your old SIM card corresponds to the gray field, the micro SIM to the black field.
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• Cut out the black field on the printed sheet.
• The easiest way to cut out the micro SIM is to use adhesive tape to attach the black field to the still old SIM card. Glue it on so that the golden field is completely covered. So you can - without slipping - cut out the card with scissors.
• It is important not to cut the golden chip, otherwise the card will no longer work.
• Cut along the edge of the black template. You will now receive a micro SIM card that you can use directly for your Smartphone to be able to use.

If you want to enlarge your micro SIM again, you have the option of inserting it into an adapter.