UK Giffgaff
Physical SIM · voucher
Self-activate · In stock
Highlights
- Keep indefinitely · bind up to 3 GPT accounts
- No monthly fee — one balance change every 180 days keeps the number
- Flexible plans from ¥90 (UK local)
- ChatGPT, Claude, PayPal and more
- Free inbound SMS in China
Keep your number
- Balance change every 180 days (~¥3/year)
- Min top-up ¥90; use a £10 voucher if you have no card; disable mobile data to avoid roaming fees
Rates
| SMS in | Free |
|---|---|
| SMS out | ~¥3 |
| Calls | ~¥9/min |
| Data | ~¥2/MB |
What to buy
Plans
| Pre-order | In stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Blank SIMSelf-activate via guideMastercard/VISA or voucher | ||
| Assisted setup | ||
| Courier | STO Express · free shipping | |
Prices above are reference only. Blank SIMs need self-activation and top-up (Mastercard/VISA or £10 voucher). Scan with WeChat and order the matching plan in Kuaituantuan.
How to buy
Kuaituantuan · WeChat checkout
Online checkout is not available here — scan with WeChat and order in the Kuaituantuan mini program.
- Scan the QR code below with WeChat
- Pick your plan in Kuaituantuan (see the table above for reference)
- Enter your shipping address and pay with WeChat Pay
- In stock: ~2–3 days; pre-orders est. Jun 24
A Giffgaff top-up voucher worth £10 for first activation or later top-ups. For blank SIM buyers without Mastercard/VISA.
After payment your voucher code is emailed and shown on the success page.
- Open giffgaff.com/activate (blank SIM) or Add credit in the Giffgaff site/App
- Register/sign in and choose voucher / top-up card at the payment step
- Enter the code from your email to complete the £10 top-up and activate
See the activation videos on the Giffgaff SIM product page.
Activation & setup
After delivery, follow the step that matches your SIM:
- Blank SIM → Step 1: register & top up
- Activated & topped up (incl. assisted plan) → Step 2: insert & use
Blank SIM · register & top up
Watch the first video below to register and top up with Mastercard/VISA. No card? Buy Giffgaff top-up voucher (£10) and redeem the code during activation.
Activated SIM · insert & use
Once activated and topped up, watch the second video and insert the SIM.
No signal or SMS code?
- Wait 10–15 minutes after inserting the SIM
- Still no signal: change network settings, restart, or try another phone
- More fixes in the text guide (FAQ)
Prefer text? Either guide works:
Questions? contact support. Support hours 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
