This is a UK (+44) physical SIM card (it can be converted to eSIM after activation)
Ideal for those living in the UK, relocating to the UK or for short term visitors.
The SIM card has not been
pre-activated and a number will only be assigned to the SIM card when
you top-up or buy a monthly goodybag. You will need to activate it by topping up before
you can receive calls and text messages. The minimum goodybag purchase is £6; the minimum airtime credit top up is £10. It will not be activated before shipping.
If you sign up for a monthly goodybag, you do not have to sign up for a minimum term (though this is an option available) - you can turn off recurring payments for the one-month contracts so that you do not have to pay every month.
After activating, the SIM must be used at
least once every 6 months to keep it active - this means either: topping
up; sending a text message; making a phone call; using mobile data.
The SIM card can be activated and topped up online by following the link on the SIM card package.
You will receive the £5 bonus credit as part of the Giffgaff referral scheme when you activate by topping up. Please note that existing giffgaff members do not qualify for the £5 bonus. You can activate the sim card even when you are outside the UK.
You do not need proof of ID to activate the SIM card.
-----
The SIM card has free roaming in the EU and other selected destinations -- the SIM card should ideally be activated and used within the UK in order for its roaming feature to work correctly. If activated within the EU, the monthly packages (goodybags) will only work for a 14-day grace period, after which it will need to be used in the UK in order to carry on using the package. After the 14-day grace period, usage will drain your airtime credit. Additionally, you receive 63 days maximum usage on monthly packages for EU roaming within any 4-month period.
Free EU roaming is limited to 5GB per month, even if you purchase a larger data package.
This SIM card will work in some countries outside the EU too, but if you wish to send messages or make/receive phone calls, roaming charges may apply. If you are based outside Europe and want to use this SIM card outside Europe, please check with Giffgaff directly to make sure that the SIM card will work where you are before buying.
- Compatible with all 2G only GSM Devices works on multiple frequencies.
- Compatible with 3G, 4G, 5G networks (you will need to turn on 5G in your Giffgaff account settings)
- FREE £5 credit with your first top up.
- Free Calls and Texts to other Giffgaff Members
- You can transfer your old number to your new Giffgaff sim card
- Runs on the O2 Network, unlocked or O2 device required to use
- Can use Pay as you Go or choose from the flexible monthly prepaid "goodybags" (no contract, can cancel any time). The options are shown in the images
-----
Shipping info:
The appearance of the packaging may vary.
Orders of 1 or 2 sim cards are sent directly from Giffgaff - please note that there are sometimes issues with delivery addresses with the "/" symbol in them.
Please note that addresses cannot have numbers in the name field(!)
UK delivery may take up to 3 working days
International delivery usually takes around 10 working days (or longer depending on customs/postal delays). To some countries, delivery takes much longer than Ebay's estimated delivery time.
For orders of multiple sim cards, they may arrive in multiple packages and they may not arrive at the same time. The appearance of the packaging may vary.
Orders of 20 or more sim cards will always be sent using a tracked service.
International deliveries:
- Deliveries to BFPO addresses must select Royal Mail HM Forces Mail as the delivery option.
- Deliveries to Israel are incurring significant delays and there is no guarantee on delivery time due to the ongoing conflict.
- Deliveries to Romania usually take 3-4 weeks, regardless of eBay's estimated delivery time.
- Deliveries to Ukraine are incurring significant delays and there is no guarantee on delivery time due to the ongoing conflict.
- Deliveries to Ukraine can only be shipped to Ukrainian government-controlled territory.
- Deliveries to United Arab Emirates (UAE)
require a valid PO Box number in the address (UK couriers will not accept
items without it, even though Emirates Post will now deliver to physical
addresses) and the recipient's phone number must be included in
the address label.