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Plans for everyone: unpacking giffgaff SIM only deals
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Welcome to giffgaff, where we believe that getting the right SIM plan should be simple and hassle-free. That’s why we offer a range of flexible SIM only deals that work for everyone, from the data-hungry to the once-in-while sofa surfers.
In this article, we’ll take you through all the different types of SIM plans we offer, to help you figure out which one is right for your usage habits and budget:
- 18 month contracts
- Monthly rolling
- Pay as you go
So sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the world of giffgaff SIM plans.
Good contracts
Brand new to giffgaff, 18 month contracts give you our best SIM only deals yet.
By signing up for an 18-month SIM only contract with giffgaff, we’ll give you the most amount of data for your money, with the added flexibility of switching your data package up and down whenever you need.
Best value
Our good contracts come with our best data deals yet, plus unlimited UK calls and texts and EU roaming up to 5GB.
Change plans flexibly
Unlike a traditional phone contract, our flexible contracts let you switch plans during your term. So you can choose to switch up or down without paying any extra fees.
No credit checks
Here at giffgaff, we believe that data is for everyone, so we don’t carry out credit checks with our SIM plans.
What happens if I want to stop my contract early?
We have fair exit fees. If you change your mind about your contract, we won’t take it personally.
If you want to leave within 14 days of activating your first plan, you will not be charged an early termination fee. If you leave after 14 days of activating your first plan, you’ll just need to pay 50% of your plan value multiplied by the number of months remaining on your contract.
Remember though, if you just want to pay less, you can swap over to a cheaper package without any extra fees.
Check out our brand new good contracts:
Monthly rolling SIM plans
If you’re looking for all the benefits with none of the commitment, our monthly rolling plans are built with you in mind.
Our monthly rolling plans let you choose a data plan and set it to auto-renew without a contract, so you don’t need to worry about setting it up each month.
Hassle-free
Enjoy a hassle-free plan that automatically renews month-by-month. Plus you can change your plan whenever you need. We’ll even give you a little nudge if we think a different plan might suit your spending better.
More for your money
With unlimited calls and texts, monthly rolling often works out cheaper than using one of our standard pay as you go plans.
No contract
Monthly rolling plans have all the benefits of a traditional contract, without tying you in long-term. So you can swap plans or cancel anytime.
How do I manage my giffgaff plan?
Managing your data has never been easier. Simply download the giffgaff app and you’ll be able to check your data, switch plans, top up and manage your giffgaff accounts at the tap of a phone.
Did you know?
We’ve fixed all our UK prices until the end of 2023. So there’s no need to worry about your monthly phone bill going up. Winning.
See our most popular monthly rolling SIM deals:
Pay as you go SIM plans
Looking for complete freedom with your phone plan? Pay as you go is a good place to start.
Unlike traditional pay as you go plans, our giffgaff pay as you go plans come packed full of data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts, so you get more for your money.
On a pay as you go plan, you’ll have:
Total flexibility
You’re free to go, free to stay. Use your giffgaff SIM as and when you need with no hidden fees.
Credit that goes further
Unlike a traditional pay as you go SIM, you’ll have a set data allowance to use for the month, helping you make your money go further.
Keep your number
Don’t like change? We get it. That’s why when you switch to us, you can keep your old number; no hassle and no more ‘who’s this?’ texts.
How do I get started?
Order your free SIM and get it the next day when you order before 5 pm, Mon-Fri Activate your SIM at giffgaff.com Choose your data plan
That’s it. You’re all set! All pay as you go plans last for 1 calendar month. Setting it up to renew automatically will give you more data for the same price.
Our pay as you go plans start at just £6 per month, so you can rest assured there’s a plan for every budget.
Which is the best SIM only deal for you?
Still not sure which SIM only deal is the best fit for you? Maybe this handy table will help you out.
| Pay as you go | Monthly rolling | 18 month contracts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited calls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited texts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5G speeds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keep your number | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Call giffgaff numbers for free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly auto-renew | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ - Full flexibility, you can switch up or down whenever you need |
| Manage on the app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No exit fees | ✓ | ✓ |
Not sure how much data you’ll need? Use our handy data calculator.
Why giffgaff?
At giffgaff, we believe that everyone should have access to affordable and flexible phone plans, and we’re committed to making that a reality. Whether you’re someone who loves to stream movies and music on your phone or just need a reliable plan for occasional calls and texts, we’ve got the perfect deal for you.
In the market for a new phone? We can help you there. We’re proud to be a leading UK provider for refurbished phones, protecting your pocket and the planet.
You can also buy brand-new phones through giffgaff, if you’ve got your eye on something swanky.
