Can I get a free pay as you go SIM card?
Many providers offer the possibility of ordering a SIM card for free if you do it via their website. But to use the pay as you go SIM, you must then top it up with a specific plan or balance that provides you with minutes, texts, and data. Some providers have physical shops and/or retailers where you can also purchase a SIM card, but then you might need to pay a small additional fee.
With most providers, there are many different types of pay as you go SIMs and price plans to choose from, which gives you plenty of ways to tailor your pay as you go SIM according to your needs and budget. Some providers “only” offer pay as you go SIMs for mobiles, while others also have pay as you go SIMs with data only, suitable for mobile broadband.
Benefits of ordering a free SIM card online
- The process is seamless – you simply order on the provider’s website and receive your SIM card in the post within a few days.
- You don’t need to pay anything for the actual SIM card.
- What’s more, you don’t need to decide on a specific price plan straight away; you can top up the pay as you go SIM once you have received the SIM card.
How much does it cost to top up a pay as you go SIM?
A pay as you go SIM top-up can cost anything from £2 to £80. How much it costs depends on which provider you have, the type of pay as you go SIM you choose, how much data is included, and the validity period of the top-up (some providers offer, for example, half-year and full-year top-ups).
With many providers, you can also choose to top up the pay as you go SIM with any amount you wish, which you then use for calls, texts, and data. But in this case, you may need to top up or use the pay as you go SIM within a set time-frame, so that the provider does not deactivate it.
How do I top up the pay as you go SIM with a price plan?
You can easily purchase a price plan for your pay as you go SIM via the provider’s website or app. If you wish, you can choose to have your price plan automatically renewed each month, so you don’t have to remember to top up the pay as you go SIM yourself. You will often benefit from choosing automatic renewal, such as a discount on the price or extra data.
Frequently asked questions about free pay as you go SIMs
The easiest way is to order the pay as you go SIM from the provider’s website. You will need to provide details such as name, phone number, emails , and address. If you wish, you can purchase a price plan when ordering the pay as you go SIM, but you can also order just the SIM card and top it up with credit or a price plan later.
No, regardless of whether the pay as you go SIM includes data or not, you still have to pay to make calls and send texts/MMS.
Some providers require you to purchase a price plan when you order a pay as you go SIM online. But many providers offer the possibility to order just the SIM card for free. If you do, you must then top up the pay as you go SIM with a price plan or credit to be able to use it.
Yes, an eSIM contains exactly the same information as a regular SIM card and is therefore always free via the provider’s website.
