pay as you go without bungle

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November 21, 2025
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Hi all I am after just a pay as you go so I can top it up and use it for Emergency use only very little calls or text no data needed how do I go on about it please

Best answer by Decembersangel72

Hi @Lightbulb

iD Mobile offer cheap ‘PAYG’ Sims as per this link:-
https://www.idmobile.co.uk/sim-only-deals/pay-as-you-go

Several UK mobile providers offer a true pay-per-use (PPU) service where you top up your account with credit and are charged per minute, text, or MB of data used, without the need to buy a monthly bundle.

Key providers for this model include:

Provider

	Network Used	Call Rate (per min)	Text Rate (per text)	Data Rate (per MB)	Notes
1pMobile	EE	1p	1p	1p	Top up £5 every 30 days to stay connected.
Talk Home	EE	1p	1p	1p	Top up £5 every 30 days to avoid disconnection.
iD Mobile	Three	3p	2p	1p	Top up £10 every two months or you might be disconnected.
Asda Mobile	Vodafone	15p	10p	10p
Three	Three	35p	15p	10p	No minimum top-up requirement, but needs usage every six months.
giffgaff	O2	25p	10p	10p
Lebara Mobile	Vodafone	25p	19p	9p	Strong for cheap international calls.

Considerations for Choosing a Provider

Coverage: Providers use the four main UK networks (EE, O2, Vodafone, Three). Check coverage in your local area using the provider's postcode checker before committing.
Usage Habits: True PPU is best for very light or emergency use, where monthly usage is minimal. If you use your phone frequently, a monthly "bundle" or a one-month rolling SIM-only deal (which you can cancel anytime) often offers much better value.
SIM Expiry: Most PPU SIMs require minimal use (e.g., one call/text every 6 months) or a small top-up every 30-90 days to keep the service active and avoid disconnection.

Hope this helps x

Owethu M

iD Mobile Employee

Hi @Lightbulb

I can confirm that you can visit a Currys store where they can assist you with purchasing your iD Mobile Pay As You go SIM which you can use for emergency as stated above.

-Owethu

Decembersangel72Answer

Gold Contributor

Hi @Lightbulb

iD Mobile offer cheap ‘PAYG’ Sims as per this link:-
https://www.idmobile.co.uk/sim-only-deals/pay-as-you-go

Several UK mobile providers offer a true pay-per-use (PPU) service where you top up your account with credit and are charged per minute, text, or MB of data used, without the need to buy a monthly bundle.

Key providers for this model include:

Provider

	Network Used	Call Rate (per min)	Text Rate (per text)	Data Rate (per MB)	Notes
1pMobile	EE	1p	1p	1p	Top up £5 every 30 days to stay connected.
Talk Home	EE	1p	1p	1p	Top up £5 every 30 days to avoid disconnection.
iD Mobile	Three	3p	2p	1p	Top up £10 every two months or you might be disconnected.
Asda Mobile	Vodafone	15p	10p	10p
Three	Three	35p	15p	10p	No minimum top-up requirement, but needs usage every six months.
giffgaff	O2	25p	10p	10p
Lebara Mobile	Vodafone	25p	19p	9p	Strong for cheap international calls.

Considerations for Choosing a Provider

Coverage: Providers use the four main UK networks (EE, O2, Vodafone, Three). Check coverage in your local area using the provider's postcode checker before committing.
Usage Habits: True PPU is best for very light or emergency use, where monthly usage is minimal. If you use your phone frequently, a monthly "bundle" or a one-month rolling SIM-only deal (which you can cancel anytime) often offers much better value.
SIM Expiry: Most PPU SIMs require minimal use (e.g., one call/text every 6 months) or a small top-up every 30-90 days to keep the service active and avoid disconnection.

Hope this helps x

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LightbulbAuthor

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Thanks so much very helpful