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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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    • 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

     

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      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.

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        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? 

        Thanks

        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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          • Anika A
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          • July 3, 2025

          Hi ​@DWEB 

           

          I hope ​@andewhite kind advice has helped you.

           

          Anika

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            DWEB
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            • July 5, 2025

            Thanks for all the help!

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              • Tyler C
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              • July 5, 2025

              You’re very welcome ​@DWEB!

               

              Kind regards,

              Tyler

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