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product_id: 115155651
title: "GiffGaff United Kingdom PAYG SIM Card for Visiting UK & Europe w/ 5￡Bonus, Activate While in U.S., 12￡ for Unlimited SMS/Calls and 12GB Data [for Unlocked Phones]"
brand: "giffgaff"
price: "R104"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Giffgaff"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/115155651-giffgaff-united-kingdom-payg-sim-card-for-visiting-uk-europe
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Worldwide roaming 12GB data 3-in-1 SIM size GiffGaff United Kingdom PAYG SIM Card for Visiting UK & Europe w/ 5￡Bonus, Activate While in U.S., 12￡ for Unlimited SMS/Calls and 12GB Data [for Unlocked Phones]

**Brand:** giffgaff
**Price:** R104
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📞 Stay connected, stay adventurous!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GiffGaff United Kingdom PAYG SIM Card for Visiting UK & Europe w/ 5￡Bonus, Activate While in U.S., 12￡ for Unlimited SMS/Calls and 12GB Data [for Unlocked Phones] by giffgaff
- **How much does it cost?** R104 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/115155651-giffgaff-united-kingdom-payg-sim-card-for-visiting-uk-europe)

## Best For

- giffgaff enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted giffgaff brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed for unlocked phones with a convenient 3-in-1 SIM size.
- • **Activate Anytime, Anywhere:** Easily activate your SIM while in the US—no contracts, no hassle!
- • **Stay Connected Effortlessly:** Enjoy calls from the UK to the US at just 2 cents/minute!
- • **Explore Europe with Confidence:** Roam freely across Europe with no extra charges on SMS, data, and calls.
- • **Flexible Plans for Every Traveler:** Most popular plan offers 10GB data, unlimited calls & SMS for only 12￡/month.

## Overview

The United Kingdom PAYG SIM Card is designed for travelers visiting the UK and Europe, offering a hassle-free activation process, competitive pricing, and extensive coverage across multiple countries. With 12GB of data and unlimited calls/SMS for just 12￡, this SIM card ensures you stay connected without breaking the bank.

## Description

desertcart.com: GiffGaff United Kingdom PAYG SIM Card for Visiting UK & Europe w/ 5￡Bonus, Activate While in U.S., 12￡ for Unlimited SMS/Calls and 12GB Data [for Unlocked Phones] : Cell Phones & Accessories

Review: Get your UK number now rather than when you get there - What you get: a Giffgaff SIM that you can activate now before you travel. It's not preloaded, and the terms may vary at the time when you activate it. Let me tell you again: this doesn't include the £10 credit shown at the top right, because if you were in the UK buying one of these then you'd be paying £10 at the point of sale. The packaging appears to be a couple of years old, but I had no trouble using it. Activation is super easy. You can use this to set up a month-to-month contract or PAYG. With PAYG it will default to auto-renew so if you want this for a single short trip then don't forget to cancel that. The SIM will also work in the EU but be warned that you only have a 5GB data allowance per month there, even if you choose a higher plan in the UK, and will pay extra if you exceed it. Overall you are paying a couple of dollars for something that, while technically free in the UK, will save you a lot of bother and you'll be able to use it as soon as you land rather than having to wait until you're through customs.
Review: Worked great in the UK - I purchased the GiffGaff card for my 10-day trip to London. I liked that I was able to set up a GiffGaff account before traveling. You just place the SIM card in an unlocked cell phone and activate it at the GiffGaff website. The plan I purchased was a one-month pay as you go that did not auto-renew (it was a "pink" plan). I had a few questions while setting up the account; I sent an email via my account and a GiffGaff rep responded the next day. For a little over $10, I got 4gb of data and unlimited calls/texts within the UK. 4gb was more than enough for 10 days. The SIM card came with an extra 5 pounds of credit. I was able to make and receive calls/texts to the US for a reasonable rate using credit on my account. The first text I received from the U.S. was very slow to arrive (several hours), but subsequent texts arrived quickly. The GiffGaff plan was very handy for contacting the US and also for phoning my travel companion when we got separated. When I had to purchase some online tickets on-the-fly, I really appreciated having the data. I would definitely use GiffGaff for future travels.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07G44NKJ8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #43,795 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #83 in Cell Phone SIM Cards |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (169) |
| Date First Available | August 3, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.317 ounces |
| Manufacturer | GiffGaff |
| OS | Android, iOS |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 2 x 0.1 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Giffgaff
- **Cellular Technology:** LTE
- **Product Dimensions:** 3"L x 2"W
- **Service Provider:** O2
- **UPC:** 880924734805

## Images

![GiffGaff United Kingdom PAYG SIM Card for Visiting UK & Europe w/ 5￡Bonus, Activate While in U.S., 12￡ for Unlimited SMS/Calls and 12GB Data [for Unlocked Phones] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FkyhVje+L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Whats the difference when ordering from giffgaff website?**
A: You can order the SIM card from GiffGaff website but it won't include the ￡5 bonus. Plus, it will be shipped from UK via untracked mail so it may take 1-2 weeks before you get it.

**Q: Can the 10￡ you have to pay to activate it count as your month plan payment, or would that be an additional 10￡ (thus a total of 20￡)?**
A: Yes, 10£ or whatever you pay upon activation counts towards your PAYG credit or monthly plan. That means there are no additional fees for activation.

**Q: I intend to be in the uk for a month & never changed sim cards before. is this compatible with iphones 11&12 from verizon?**
A: Hello, you have to make sure your iPhone is not locked to Verizon. You can check if your phone is locked following one of these guides: https://www.macworld.com/article/671715/how-to-check-if-an-iphone-is-locked-or-unlocked.html

**Q: If i use it in london in march and want to use it again in november in munich, how do i keep it active while in us?  thanks!**
A: You can send a single SMS anywhere in the world in a period of 6 months to keep the SIM active.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get your UK number now rather than when you get there
*by M***M on August 16, 2025*

What you get: a Giffgaff SIM that you can activate now before you travel. It's not preloaded, and the terms may vary at the time when you activate it. Let me tell you again: this doesn't include the £10 credit shown at the top right, because if you were in the UK buying one of these then you'd be paying £10 at the point of sale. The packaging appears to be a couple of years old, but I had no trouble using it. Activation is super easy. You can use this to set up a month-to-month contract or PAYG. With PAYG it will default to auto-renew so if you want this for a single short trip then don't forget to cancel that. The SIM will also work in the EU but be warned that you only have a 5GB data allowance per month there, even if you choose a higher plan in the UK, and will pay extra if you exceed it. Overall you are paying a couple of dollars for something that, while technically free in the UK, will save you a lot of bother and you'll be able to use it as soon as you land rather than having to wait until you're through customs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked great in the UK
*by P***A on November 3, 2024*

I purchased the GiffGaff card for my 10-day trip to London. I liked that I was able to set up a GiffGaff account before traveling. You just place the SIM card in an unlocked cell phone and activate it at the GiffGaff website. The plan I purchased was a one-month pay as you go that did not auto-renew (it was a "pink" plan). I had a few questions while setting up the account; I sent an email via my account and a GiffGaff rep responded the next day. For a little over $10, I got 4gb of data and unlimited calls/texts within the UK. 4gb was more than enough for 10 days. The SIM card came with an extra 5 pounds of credit. I was able to make and receive calls/texts to the US for a reasonable rate using credit on my account. The first text I received from the U.S. was very slow to arrive (several hours), but subsequent texts arrived quickly. The GiffGaff plan was very handy for contacting the US and also for phoning my travel companion when we got separated. When I had to purchase some online tickets on-the-fly, I really appreciated having the data. I would definitely use GiffGaff for future travels.

### ⭐ Unintuitive and vague
*by A***R on May 9, 2024*

First, it's not clear what you're buying from the listing-- you are only getting an unactivated, unpaid sim card (in spite of the photo being of a 20GB 10 pound card). To activate, you must go to giffgaff.com, create an account, pick a plan, and pay for that plan. The difference between plans is not obvious, as they are for the same amount of data, but some seemed to auto renew and others didn't. I chose the "pay as you go" plan under the assumption that it would not renew like the 18 month contract ones. Once activated, it is only good for data and UK calls+texts, so if you go in a group from a different country (unless they've all also got UK numbers), you will get charged a roaming fee for texts and calls to them. Initial connection to the network for data was very spotty and slow when it worked. Ended up not dealing with the sim and only used WiFi over the trip. I thought that was the end of it, until I got an email from them notifying me my "pay as you go" plan would auto renew after a month and charge my card. That was the last straw that made me write this. Total pain in the rear, avoid at all costs.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*