Cheap SIM Only Deals UK: How to Pay Less Every Month
How to find a genuinely cheap SIM only deal in 2026: what price per GB to expect, how much data you actually need, and how to switch networks in minutes without losing your number.
Practical guides to the SIM card companies behind today's best deals — GiffGaff, Lebara, switching networks, eSIMs, activation and saving on your mobile plan.
The UK SIM card companies worth comparing on value are GiffGaff (O2 network, goodybags from about £6/month) and Lebara (Vodafone network, plans from about £5/month) — both are no-contract with 5G included. The guides below cover their deals, switching networks, eSIMs, PAC codes and keeping your number.
Last updated: 16 October 2026. Prices verified against giffgaff.com and lebara.co.uk.
Every guide covers the two SIM card companies UK switchers pick most — GiffGaff and Lebara — plus free SIM deals, eSIMs, activation and switching, then use the homepage to order the SIM that fits your budget.
How to find a genuinely cheap SIM only deal in 2026: what price per GB to expect, how much data you actually need, and how to switch networks in minutes without losing your number.
Unlock big savings with a free Lebara SIM card in the UK. Learn how Lebara SIM only deals, Vodafone coverage, international calling, flexible bundles and no-contract mobile plans can help you stay connected without overspending.
Compare the cheapest business SIM only deals for UK companies, with per-user budget guidance and a step-by-step team deployment plan — no contracts, no credit checks.
Read ArticleThe complete PAC code guide: text PAC to 65075, order a free SIM, and transfer your number in 1-2 working days — plus common problems and fixes.
Read ArticleGiffgaff has no phone number — here's how their online-only support actually works and the fastest way to get a problem fixed.
Read ArticleThe plastic SIM is going digital. What an eSIM is, which phones support it, and how to get a free Giffgaff or Lebara eSIM today.
Read ArticleRegister and activate your Giffgaff SIM in under 5 minutes — plus how to claim the £5 bonus credit and keep your old number.
Read ArticleLeaving a big network? One guide per network covers the PAC code, exit fees, coverage checks and customer service routes — plus the cheapest like-for-like replacement.
Text PAC to 65075 or call 202 — every way out of O2, what early termination really costs, how to check coverage, and the cheapest route onto the same network.
Read GuideText PAC to 65075 or call 191 — Vodafone exit fees explained, coverage checks, every contact route, and the cheapest way onto the same network.
Read GuideText PAC to 65075 or call 150 — EE exit fees, coverage checks, UK call-centre details, and cheaper routes to strong signal.
Read GuideText PAC to 65075 or call 333 — Three exit fees, coverage checks (including the VodafoneThree merger), and cheaper alternatives.
Read GuideText PAC to 65075 or request it in your online account — giffgaff has no phone line, here’s every working route.
Read GuideText PAC to 65075, use MyLebara or call 5588 — get your Lebara PAC code free in under a minute.
Read GuideWhat 500MB, 6GB, 20GB and 50GB actually get you — and the cheapest SIM plan for every usage level.
Read GuideGiffgaff runs on O2 — how to check signal at your postcode and how its online-only support actually works.
Read GuideLebara runs on Vodafone — how to check signal at your postcode and reach support (call 5588 or live chat).
Read GuideUse our homepage to compare free GiffGaff and Lebara SIM cards, check the benefits, and choose a no-contract mobile plan that could cut your phone bill.