Giffgaff Pay As You Go SIM
Free SIM Card + £5 Bonus Credit
Order your free Giffgaff pay as you go SIM today. No contract, no credit check, 5G on the O2 network. Top up when you want or grab a goodybag bundle from around £6/month.
Free SIM, Free Delivery
Arrives in 3-5 working days
£5 Bonus Credit
When you activate & top up £10
No Contract Ever
O2 network with 5G included
Why Choose a Giffgaff Pay As You Go SIM?
Total control over your spending on a premium UK network
No Contract, No Credit Check
Giffgaff is fully prepaid, so there's never a credit check or minimum term. Perfect if you've been declined elsewhere or just want zero commitment.
Top Up When You Want
A true pay as you go SIM with no monthly top-up required. Add credit when you need it — it stays in your account until you use it.
O2 Network Coverage
99% UK population coverage on O2, with 4G and 5G included at no extra cost. Check coverage in your area on Giffgaff's map before you order.
Goodybags from ~£6
Prefer an allowance? Grab a 30-day goodybag with unlimited UK calls and texts, generous data, and EU roaming on qualifying plans.
Keep Your Number Free
Text PAC to 65075 on your old SIM, pass the code to Giffgaff, and your number moves across — usually within one working day.
£5 Free Credit Bonus
Order through our link and Giffgaff adds £5 bonus credit when you activate your SIM and top up £10 — free money toward your first goodybag.
Giffgaff PAYG Credit vs Goodybags
Two ways to use Giffgaff pay as you go — raw credit for occasional use, or a 30-day goodybag bundle for the best value.
| PAYG Credit | Goodybag (30 days) | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Top up, pay per minute/text/MB | Fixed monthly allowance from ~£6 |
| UK calls & texts | Charged per use from credit | Unlimited included |
| Data | Per-MB rate — adds up fast | 2GB to unlimited |
| Commitment | None — no monthly top-up needed | None — buy each month or set recurring |
| EU roaming | PAYG roaming rates apply | Included on qualifying goodybags |
| Best for | Backup phones, very light users | Anyone using data most days |
Rule of thumb: if you'd spend more than ~£6/month on credit, a goodybag is better value. Check current rates on giffgaff.com before ordering.
How to Get Started in 3 Steps
From order to active SIM in under a week
Order Your Free SIM
Click through to Giffgaff and enter your address. The SIM is free, delivery is free, and it arrives in 3-5 working days.
Activate & Top Up
Pop the SIM in any unlocked phone and activate online in minutes. Top up £10 and your £5 bonus credit is added automatically.
Use It Your Way
Spend credit as you go, or buy a goodybag for unlimited calls, texts and data. Keep your old number with a free PAC transfer.
Giffgaff Pay As You Go: FAQs
Is the Giffgaff pay as you go SIM card really free?
Yes. The SIM card itself is completely free with free UK delivery. You only pay when you add credit or buy a goodybag bundle. Order through our link and you also get £5 bonus credit when you activate and top up £10.
What are Giffgaff's pay as you go rates?
On standard PAYG credit, Giffgaff charges per minute, per text and per MB of data. Rates change, so check giffgaff.com for the latest — but as a rule, standard PAYG rates only make sense for very light or occasional use. Most people are better off with a goodybag bundle from around £6/month.
What is a Giffgaff goodybag?
A goodybag is Giffgaff's name for a 30-day bundle of calls, texts and data. You buy one with your credit or a saved payment method, it lasts 30 days, and there's no contract — you can change size, skip a month or cancel anytime. Goodybags include unlimited UK calls and texts, 5G and EU roaming on qualifying plans.
Do I need a credit check for Giffgaff pay as you go?
No. Giffgaff is entirely prepaid — there is no credit check, no contract and no minimum term. Order the free SIM, top up when you want, and that's it.
Can I keep my number when I switch to Giffgaff PAYG?
Yes. Text PAC to 65075 from your current SIM to get your PAC code free, then give it to Giffgaff during or after activation. Your number usually transfers within one working day.
Does Giffgaff pay as you go include 5G and EU roaming?
Yes. Giffgaff runs on the O2 network, so you get 4G and 5G where available at no extra cost, plus EU roaming on qualifying goodybags subject to a fair-use data limit.
Ready to Order Your Free Giffgaff SIM?
Free SIM, free delivery, £5 bonus credit — and no contract, ever