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Can I get a PAYG sim where I only top up when I run out of credit (rather than everything 30 days)?

  • July 2, 2025
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DWEB
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As in the title. I need a backup eSIM/SIM which I will very rarely use, so I don’t want to have to pay X amount every month to keep it. Like an old school PAYG setup, where I literally only pay for what I use. 

Thanks

Best answer by andewhite

Yes, but you’ll need to buy one bundle initially, to get your iD PAYG SIM card and iD account up and running, ​@DWEB.  

See online Pay as You Go SIM Only Deals.

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Tyler C
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  • July 2, 2025

Hey there ​@DWEB, we do indeed offer topping up as part of our PAYG SIM’s. You should be able to either top up as you wish, or purchase a monthly bundle as and when you wish.

 

Please find our PAYG SIM deals here:

 

https://www.idmobile.co.uk/sim-only-deals/pay-as-you-go

 

Thanks,

Tyler

 


andewhite
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  • July 2, 2025

Yes, but you’ll need to buy one bundle initially, to get your iD PAYG SIM card and iD account up and running, ​@DWEB.  

See online Pay as You Go SIM Only Deals.


DWEB
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  • July 2, 2025

How long can I keep the sim active for without topping it up? Also, is there a minimum top up amount? 

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andewhite
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  • July 2, 2025

How long can I keep the sim active for without topping it up? Also, is there a minimum top up amount? 

Thanks

The PAYG terms and conditions say top up at least once every 120 days - you get an SMS text warning after 90-days. 

https://community.idmobile.co.uk/pay-as-you-go-185/how-do-i-top-up-my-pay-as-you-go-sim-44961

This community article seems to suggest £5 is the minimum top up amount. 


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  • July 3, 2025

Hi ​@DWEB 

 

I hope ​@andewhite kind advice has helped you.

 

Anika


DWEB
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  • July 5, 2025

Thanks for all the help!


Tyler C
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  • July 5, 2025

You’re very welcome ​@DWEB!

 

Kind regards,

Tyler