Ways to pay your airtime bill

There are loads of ways you can pay your airtime bill. You can even save £5 a month if you pay by Direct Debit or regular card payment.

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This page covers airtime bill payments only. To pay your device plan, see paying your device plan agreement


Can I pay by Direct Debit?

Yes, you can. Paying by Direct Debit is a simple, secure, stress-free way to pay. And it saves you £5 a month. 


Can I pay by card? 

Yes, you can pay your airtime bill using a credit or debit card. You can make:

  • Recurring card payments: Pay your airtime bill automatically and save £5 every month
  • Additional payments: Make a partial payment or pay your bill in full

Can I pay using Apple Pay or Google Pay?

Yes. You can use Apple Pay or Google Pay to make a one-off payment. The steps are the same as paying by card – only you won’t need to enter all your card details. 

How to pay your airtime bill by card (including Apple Pay and Google Pay)


How do I pay via telephone or online banking?

You can set up a payment with your bank. Please use these details: 

  • Company name: Hutchison 3G UK Ltd
  • Sort code: 40-02-50
  • Account number: 81238817
  • Reference: Your Three account number

It can take up to 5 working days for the payment to show on your account. 

You won’t get a monthly £5 discount for paying this way.


How do I pay using an overseas bank?  

To pay your airtime bill from an overseas bank, please use these details:

  • SWIFT code (also known as a Bank Identifier Code or BIC): MIDLGB2110C
  • Sort code: 40-02-50
  • Account number: 81238817 
  • Reference: Your Three account number

If your bank is in the EU, you can also use our International Bank Account number (IBAN): GB19MIDL40025081238817. 

It can take up to 10 working days for the payment to show on your account. 


How do I pay by cheque? 

To pay your airtime bill by cheque, please follow these steps:

  1. Make your cheque payable to Three
  2. Write your Three account number on the back of the cheque – so we can match it to your account
  3. Send your cheque to: 
  4. Three Payment Centre
    PO Box 1525
    Northampton
    NN1 9JH

Please do not send cash or letters to this address.
Your payment may take up to 5 working days to show on your Three account.


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