Pay As You Go phones

For incredible tech without the monthly commitment, our Pay As You Go phones are perfect. With no need for a credit check, no long contracts, and a huge range of phones to choose from, you can get great value with ultimate flexibility.

Google Pixel 7a

Built to perform. Priced just right.
£306 - available with a minimum £10 Data Pack.

Looking for a Pay As You Go SIM? Check out our Data Pack deals.

Get started with our Pay As You Go phone deals

Choose your new device by selecting the Pay As You Go option in the filters, then choose the Pay As You Go plan and when you get to the Add-ons, pick a Data Pack that suits you.

Super-slim, foldable phone

HONOR Magic V2 5G

£1238 .00
One time
£10 .00
Minimum Data Pack

Advanced triple camera setup

Samsung Galaxy S23

£606 .00
One time
£10 .00
Minimum Data Pack

Perfect pictures and epic videos

HONOR 70 lite

£120 .00
One time
£10 .00
Minimum Data Pack

Simply helpful, super powerful

Google Pixel 8

£552 .00
One time
£10 .00
Minimum Data Pack

Get started with Pay As You Go

1. Pick a Pay As You Go phone

Select Pay As You Go in the filter and explore our range of phones. Once you’ve picked your favourite, it’s time to choose your Data Pack.

2. Select a Data Pack

Select the Pay As You Go plan, then from the Add-ons section, choose the Data Pack you need. And you can auto-renew to get even more data each month.

3. Enjoy your new phone

Once you’ve chosen your phone and Data Pack, and completed your purchase, then we’ll take it from there. Sit back and look forward to the arrival of your new phone.

Keep your number

Moving your current number across to your new Pay As You Go phone on Three is easy. Make sure you’ve got your PAC from your current provider, then bring your number to Three.

Data Packs give you more

Make your money go further. Choose your monthly data, and get unlimited minutes and texts included. And there's no commitment, so you can cancel anytime. Or auto-renew to keep it going.

Go Roam

Use your UK allowance in over 70 destinations. Call or text the UK, and use up to 12GB data/month at no extra cost.

Three+

Enjoy exclusive offers from the brands you love, like Uber Eats and Cineworld. There’s more to life with Three+.

Go Unlimited

Treat yourself – and your brand-new phone – to our Unlimited Data Pack. Scroll, stream, and game without limits.

5G Ready

All our Pay As You Go SIMs get access to our 5G network at no extra cost.

Exclusive extras

40GB for £15. When you auto-renew.

Dial up your data with auto-renew

Unmissable Pay As You Go deal: Set your £10, £15 or £20 Data Pack to auto-renew and get extra Pay As You Go data on us. Extra data deal available on selected Data Packs when you set up auto-renew on My3 or the Three app, for up to 12 months. For more info, see our auto-renew terms.

Three+ rewards app

Download the Three+ rewards app today and enjoy exclusive offers from the brands you love. Whether you like eating out or catching a movie, there’s more to life with Three+.

Pay As You Go SIMs

Looking for a SIM Only option? Look no further. If you’ve already got a phone or device, then check out our prepaid Pay As You Go SIMs – which have a Data Pack already loaded – or order a free SIM and pick your Pack later on.

Switch to Three

Moving your number over to Three has never been easier. You can switch in minutes, and keep your number with a simple text.

Here to help

We do everything we can to make topping up as quick and easy as possible. But if you're having any issues, we're here to help.

Frequently asked questions

Pay As You Go phones give you freedom and flexibility, as you only pay for what you use – you’re not tied into a monthly phone contract. Pay As You Go phones and SIM users have recently used Data Packs, which give you a fixed amount of data for a fixed price for a month, which you can renew each month. But this isn’t the same as a contract, as you can opt-in and opt-out of your Data Pack each month. Traditional Pay As You Go users use credit, where you add money to your Pay As You Go account, which gets used up as you make calls, send texts, and use data. You can then top up as you go along.

Take a look at our range of Pay As You Go phones, and choose the one that suits you.

 

  1. Select ‘Pay As You Go’ in the filter and explore our range of phones. Once you’ve picked your favourite, it’s time to choose your Data Pack.
  2. Select the ‘Pay As You Go’ plan, then from the ‘Add-ons’ section, choose the Data Pack you need. And you can auto-renew to get even more data each month.
  3. Once you’ve chosen your phone and Data Pack, follow the steps to complete your purchase. We’ll take it from there. All you need to do is sit back and wait for your new phone to arrive.

You can add your Data Pack as you buy your new phone on Three, in 3 easy steps:

1. Pick a Pay As You Go phone

Select Pay As You Go in the filter and explore our range of phones. Once you’ve picked your favourite, it’s time to choose your Data Pack.

2. Select a Data Pack

Select the Pay As You Go plan, then from the Add-ons section, choose the Data Pack you need. And you can auto-renew to get even more data each month.

3. Enjoy your new phone

Once you’ve chosen your phone and Data Pack, and completed your purchase, then we’ll take it from there. Your new phone will be on its way.

Alternatively, if you don’t buy a Data Pack when you buy your phone, then once you’ve received your new device, you’ll need to download the Three app where you can register your SIM, and browse all the Data Packs we have on offer.

Most new phones now have access to the internet – both on Pay As You Go and contract. Make sure you check that the phone you’re purchasing is 4G or 5G-enabled.

It depends on where you get your Pay As You Go phone from. All Pay As You Go phones on Three are unlocked so you can use them freely, straight away. If you’re purchasing a second-hand Pay As You Go phone, you’ll need to check with the seller to make sure it’s unlocked.

On Three, you can Go Roam at no extra cost on Pay As You Go. This means that you can use your existing credit or Data Pack abroad to call and text the UK, and use data in 71 destinations – up to 12GB. All you need to do is make sure your Pay As You Go SIM is activated in the UK before you travel – you can do this by making a call, sending a text, or using data on your SIM.

Yes, as long as you’ve activated your Pay As You Go SIM in the UK by sending a text, making a call, or using data before you go, then your phone will work abroad in our 71 Go Roam destinations. You can use your credit or Data Pack to call and text back to the UK, and use up to 12GB of data abroad at no extra cost.

Yes, at Three we have a great range of Pay As You Go phones which you can purchase online or in-store.

Yes, if you buy a Pay As You Go phone on Three, it will come with a SIM. You can switch your existing number across to Three, easily, with only a text.

Pay As You Go means that you only pay for what you use, rather than be tied into a monthly contract. You can either go for traditional Pay As You Go, where you add credit to your phone, which gets used up as you call, text and use data. Or you can add a Data Pack to your phone, which you pay for up-front – Data Packs give you a fixed amount of Data for a month, and you can choose to renew your Data Pack each month.

Yes, at Three we have some great deals on Pay As You Go phones. Whether you’re looking for an all-round smartphone or a great-value option, there’s something for everyone.

Depending on who you’re buying your phone with, prepaid and Pay As You Go can mean different things. With some providers, your Pay As You Go minutes or rates can last you for a set amount of time – normally a month/30 days. Prepaid can mean you get set monthly rates but without a contract. At Three, prepaid and Pay As You Go are the same thing – you pay for your credit or Data Pack up-front and then use it until it runs out.

No, with Pay As You Go on Three, there’s no credit check required, as you pay for your phone and/or SIM up-front.

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