HMRC login - not getting the access code

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HMRC login - not getting the access code

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Hi,
I've been unable to login for a few days.
The method I use is to get an access code sent to my mobile phone.

I've had problems before but when I tried the following day its usually been OK.

I'm using the same Japan mobile phone number registered for a while and can other texts from the UK.

Appreciate if someone can check and let me know if it works for them?
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The Gov system is working although I don't use the phone method. I set up Google authentication, you may want to consider that when you eventually get access.
I did have some issues with a different banking system this morning, not sure if it's a Japan phone glitch. I'm using Docomo.
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Just tried it myself -didn't receive the access code SMS. I use Aeon, which piggybacks on Docomo's network.
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Jake wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:28 am The Gov system is working although I don't use the phone method. I set up Google authentication, you may want to consider that when you eventually get access.
I did have some issues with a different banking system this morning, not sure if it's a Japan phone glitch. I'm using Docomo.
RetireJapan wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:06 am Just tried it myself -didn't receive the access code SMS. I use Aeon, which piggybacks on Docomo's network.
Thanks both!
It's not worked for me since I started trying Friday. Will look for another method once I'm back in. This happens too frequently IMHO.

I'm on Softbank so not a carrier issue at least.
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I had this happen a while back. Didn't work for several days, then tried again and it was okay. No idea why.
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The HMRC app is very easy to use, and that generates login access codes...
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Bushiman wrote: Tue Sep 29, 2020 3:12 am The HMRC app is very easy to use, and that generates login access codes...
Yeah, that’s what I use.
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I had the same problem when I was doing my tax return in June for HMRC it seems you have to do the authentication codes. I used the Microsoft app one. I prefer the access codes, though. I am constantly having to do it with Mircosoft teams now with online learning at University.
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