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Pay As You Go
UK, 2026.

No contracts, no credit checks — PAYG mobile clearly explained.

What Is PAYG?

PAYG means no monthly contract and no credit check. Top up credit as needed, or buy 30-day bundles. PAYG uses identical network infrastructure to monthly contracts.

Three PAYG — Speed Cap Warning

From 19 April 2026, Three's new PAYG plans are capped at 25 Mbps (50 Mbps with Auto-Renew Data Packs). There is NO add-on to remove the PAYG speed cap. EE and O2 do not apply speed caps to any tier.

PAYG by Network — No Pricing

Three PAYG: Go Roam in 71 destinations. Speed cap 25 Mbps — cannot be removed.

O2 PAYG: Big Bundles and Rolling Plans. EU roaming free on eligible bundles.

EE PAYG: Monthly bundles via My EE app. No speed caps.

Tesco Mobile PAYG: 30 Clubcard points per £10 top-up.

{ic('info')}Switch easily: Text PAC to 65075 — free, within minutes.