You’ll find phone providers in shopping centers and high streets. Normally, you can also purchase pay-as-you-go SIM cards in most supermarkets and corner shops.
📑 Types of Phone Plans & Documents Required
Depending on the documents you have, you may be able to get different types of Phone Plans.
Pay-As-You-Go
If you’re looking to get a SIM Card as soon as you land, a Pay-As-You-Go SIM is your best option. To get this, you’ll pay in advance at the store and you can top it up when you’ve ran out of credit.
To get a Prepaid SIM you don’t need to be a UK resident, so short term visitors can also buy one of these.
Monthly Plan
If you’re searching for a long-term solution, you probably want to sign up to a Monthly Plan. These are usually more cost-effective and by signing a recurring contract it means you don’t need to bother topping up your credit, as it renews automatically every month.
For this, you’ll need Proof of Identity, Proof of UK Address and a UK Bank Account.
👉 Mobile Providers
Below are some of the most used Mobile providers in the UK, in no particular order. There are other low-cost providers that can also offer really good deals. We recommend checking all your options via a comparison website.
