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Ways to pay your airtime bill

With several different payment methods – paying your monthly airtime bill is easy. What’s more, you can save up to £60 a year if you pay by Direct Debit or recurring card payment. 

In this article:

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

What's the difference between airtime and device plan payments?

If you're a SIM Only customer, you'll only have an airtime bill. 

If you've bought a device from us, you'll have 2 monthly payments:

  • Airtime bill payment - for your monthly plan and usage
  • Device plan payment - for the device you bought from us

For more information about device plan agreements:

  • Paying your device plan agreement
  • Device plan frequently asked questions (FAQs)

 

Paying by Direct Debit

A Direct Debit is a simple, secure, stress-free way to pay. And saves you £5 a month. 

Find out more about Direct Debits

Can I pay using a credit or debit card?

Yes. You can use a creditr or debit card to make recurring or additional payments. 

  • 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

For more information, please check our card payment support page.

Paying by Apple Pay or Google Pay?

Yes. You can use Apple Pay (iOS) ro Google Pay (Android) to pay your airtime bill every month. You can do this using My3 or the Three app.

Can I use telephone or online banking?

Yes - 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 payument to show on your account.

Can I pay by cheque?

Yes, you can pay your airtime bill by cheque. Follow these steps so we can match your payment to your account:

  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:

Three Payment Centre

PO Box 1525

Northampton

NN1 9JH

Please do not send any 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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