Pay As You Go

What is PAYG?

Pay As You Go means you top up credit and pay only for what you use — no monthly bill, no contract, no credit check. Always activate a 30-day bundle add-on after topping up; standard per-minute or per-MB rates without a bundle are very expensive.

Three PAYG — standout option

Three PAYG uniquely includes Go Roam in 71 countries free — no other major UK network includes international roaming on PAYG at no extra charge. Three also offers a PAYG eSIM — activate digitally with no physical SIM needed, no credit check.

O2 PAYG

O2 PAYG Big Bundle add-ons available for 30 days. EU roaming can be used on PAYG. Top Up Rewards available. A good option if you want the O2 network without a contract.

Who benefits from PAYG

• Very light users who do not need data every day
• People who do not want a credit check
• Children's first phones
• Travel backup SIMs
• Testing a network before committing to a contract