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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 9 Pro XL
£842

available with a minimum £10 Data Pack.

Our favourite Pay As You Go phone deals

Here are some of our top Pay As You Go phones, available with a minimum 10GB Data Pack to get you started.

When you visit our shop page, make sure you click Pay As You Go from the filters, under Contract type.

How to order a Pay As You Go phone

1. Pick a Pay As You Go phone

Visit our shop page and choose your phone. Make sure you’ve clicked Pay As You Go from the filters, under Contract type.

2. Choose a Data Pack

You’ll need to select the Pre-Pay plan. Then on our Add-Ons page, choose your Data Pack. You can choose a £10 pack or more.

3. Enjoy your new phone

Complete checkout and we’ll get your phone in the post for next-working day delivery, so you can start using it right away.

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.

Three gives you more

You get lots of great Pay As You Go benefits. Plus, you can get unlimited calls and texts when you choose one of our Data Packs.

Grab a great deal this winter

Get our 100GB Data Pack for only £13.50. And with our Data Packs, you get unlimited minutes and texts too.

Exclusive extras

40GB for £15. When you auto-renew.

Go Roam

Use your UK allowances in over 70 destinations around the world at no extra cost. You can call, text and enjoy up to 30GB of data, depending on your Data Pack.

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Free SIM

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.

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Pay As You Go support

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 over 160 destinations worldwide – 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 over 160 Go Roam destinations worldwide. 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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