Order Free giffgaff SIM Card to Australia with £5 included

“Since 2008, giffgaff has been one of the most popular mobile companies in the UK.

In fact, it is a Mobile Virtual Operator (MVO), which in practice means that it uses the network of a different phone company. In this case, giffgaff uses the network of its parent company O2, which has some of the best signal coverage in the UK.

giffgaff has been awarded as one of the best phone networks in the UK because it offers one of the most competitive and affordable rates in the country.

As well as price, one of the keys to giffgaff’s success is the freedom it offers to customers, as there are no contracts or commitments. Users are free to renew or cancel their monthly plans whenever they want.

One of the things that makes giffgaff unique is that its customer service is run by its own staff, but also by its own users. Customers have the option of contacting an agent, but they can also ask the giffgaff community online in a simple and agile way.

The best way to describe giffgaff is: best coverage, amazing rates and support from its own community of users.”

“You can order a free giffgaff SIM card to Australia here.

International shipping can take between 3 and 5 days, so make sure you order well in advance.

If you are visiting or moving to the UK, it is a good idea to have your giffgaff sim card delivered to your home in Australia so that you can activate it before you travel.

This will allow you to easily configure the internet and purchase your preferred monthly plan at home. Best of all, you will have a data internet connection as soon as you land in the UK. You can check social media, order an Uber or check Google Maps as soon as you arrive.”

All giffgaff SIM cards are 5G ready.

If your phone supports 5G, the only thing you need to do to enjoy the fastest speed and coverage of the 5G network is to activate it in your giffgaff settings. Once turned on, it will automatically activate when you are in 5G coverage.

And don’t worry if your phone is not ready for 5G, all giffgaff SIM cards work on both 4G and 5G networks and devices.

Here are the differences between the network statuses:

• 2G allows you to send SMS
• 3G allows you to make voice calls and send text messages, and you also have access to a basic Internet connection.
• 4G gives you a faster internet connection: faster downloads, faster browsing and less time to load videos.
• 5G gives users a more reliable connection in high traffic areas, delay-free downloads and buffer-free streaming.

“You can only get an eSIM with giffgaff if you are already a giffgaff customer. New customers don’t have the possibility to get an eSIM directly.

In this case, all you need to do is activate your physical giffgaff SIM card as usual and then ask to change your current standard SIM to an eSIM.

There’s no difference in price between a physical and a digital eSIM, it’s just a matter of preference and some phone models are starting to only allow eSIMs in their devices.

If you are a new giffgaff customer and you are interested in getting an eSIM:

1. Make sure your phone is compatible with eSIM
2. Activate your physical giffgaff SIM card and register for an account.
3. Download the giffgaff app and login to your account
4. Once the plan is purchased, your eSIM will be available.
5. Go to SIM > Replace my SIM > Switch to a new eSIM
6. Your eSIM will be installed within the next 24 hours.”

Activating a giffgaff SIM card is easy and can be done online from anywhere in the world.

This means you can activate it from your home country before you arrive in the UK, so you can have calls and data ready to go as soon as you land.

To activate your giffgaff account online, you will need:

• A new giffgaff SIM card (which has not yet been activated)
• A payment method such as a debit/credit card, but you can also use an online voucher.

Let’s see the steps:

1. Activate the SIM card
   Go to https://www.giffgaff.com/activate and enter the unique 6-digit activation code found on the card.If you cannot find the activation code, you can also enter the 13-digit serial number on the back of the SIM card itself.
2. Create a giffgaff account
   Once the SIM card has been verified, it is time to create your personal giffgaff account.You will need to provide an email address where you will receive a confirmation email with your account username. You will also need to create a password of at least 8 characters to access your giffgaff account.Finally, select your communication preferences by email. Select yes if you would like to receive future offers, deals and recommendations for the best plan for you based on your monthly spend.
3. Choose your plan
   Select your preferred pay-as-you-go or monthly rolling plan, which you can change or update each month to suit your needs.To receive the free £5 credit, you must select a plan of at least £10. Remember that all plans include unlimited calls to the UK, so choose your plan based on the amount of internet data you think you will need each month.
4. Payment
   You can pay using one of these methods:A) Credit/Debit Card: Enter your card details and the name and address associated with the card. This doesn’t have to be a UK address.In most cases the billing address will be the same as the personal address.B) Voucher: This is a great option if you don’t want to use a debit/credit card.Simply select the voucher option and enter the 16 digit code.There are several online options but we recommend https://www.mobiletopup.co.uk/giffgaff where you can pay securely using PayPal, Maestro,Discover, Mastercard, Diners, Visa or China UnionPay.Once purchased, you will receive your voucher code within minutes.
5. Confirmation
   You will receive a confirmation email with your username and phone number.Congratulations, your giffgaff SIM card is ready to use!

“As soon as you insert the giffgaff SIM card into your phone, you will automatically have the option to select the giffgaff Internet APN settings.

However, if the previous option doesn’t appear automatically, you will have to configure mobile data manually.

Don’t worry, it’s a quick and easy process!

Make sure your giffgaff SIM card is inserted and activate data roaming in your phone.

Go to your phone’s APN settings:
A) iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options > Mobile Data Network
B) Android: Settings > Mobile networks > APNs

Create a new APN with the following details, leaving the rest of the fields empty

Name: giffgaff
APN: giffgaff.com
Username: giffgaff
MCC: 234
MNC: 10

Save the APN and select the newly created giffgaff APN to start enjoying Internet data.”

“Once your card is activated, everything should work fine automatically, but let’s take a look at what to do if some of the features don’t work as they should:

A) If your mobile data is not working, it could be for one of the following reasons:

• Turn off your phone, remove the SIM card and make sure the tray is clean.
• Make sure the data in your phone is turned on. Turn on airplane mode and turn it off to troubleshoot your mobile data.
• If you are not in the UK, make sure data roaming is enabled. Also make sure you have enough credit to use internet data outside the UK. Roaming outside Europe requires additional credit on top of your monthly plan.
• If you are in Europe, you may need to use your phone in the UK first to roam free in Europe.
• Make sure you are in an area with good coverage.
• Make sure your APN internet settings are correct, as you may need to configure these details manually. See our full guide to manually configuring your APN setting.

B) If you cannot make calls or send SMS texts

• If you have just activated your SIM card, it may take a few minutes to complete the connection.
• Turn your airplane mode on and off to troubleshoot your network.
• Turn your phone off and on
• Make sure you have good coverage to make calls and send SMS messages.
• Make sure you are not trying to call or send a text to a premium number, which are not included in the standard giffgaff plans.

If any of the above have resolved the issue, you can contact an agent in the help section of your account.”

“If you already have a UK phone number, you can transfer it to giffgaff and keep your number.

All you need is the PAC code from your current UK phone provider.

Here are the steps:

1. Get your current UK phone company’s PAC code by texting PAC to 65075 from your current number.
2. Activate your giffgaff account as normal and get a temporary phone number.
3. Once your SIM is active, go to the number transfer page and enter your PAC number.
4. Choose your transfer day, bearing in mind that you may have intermittent service from your current phone network and giffgaff on that day.
5. Success! You can now continue to use your old/current number with giffgaff.”

Even if you have a giffgaff plan, you will need additional credit for the following services

• Roaming outside Europe or once you have exceeded your monthly data allowance for roaming in Europe.
• Calling international numbers
• Calling premium rate numbers.
• Sending picture messages (MMS)

These services are not included in these plans.

There are two easy ways to add credit to your giffgaff account:

A) Use a credit/debit card or PayPal in your account dashboard

B) Buy a giffgaff voucher and redeem it online. One of the fast and reliable options we recommend is https://www.mobiletopup.co.uk/giffgaff where you can pay securely using PayPal, Maestro, Discover, Mastercard, Diners, Visa or China UnionPay.

Once purchased, you will receive your voucher code within minutes.

If you are having problems adding funds to your account this may be due to the following:

• If you are using an online voucher, check that the code is correct.
• Make sure your credit/debit card details are correct and the card has not expired.
• Make sure the transaction has not been declined by your bank. If you are using a card from abroad, your bank may decline the payment for security reasons.

You can check your balance on your giffgaff account or by dialing *100# from your giffgaff phone number.

Giffgaff allows you to choose the right type of plan according to your needs:

A) Pay as you go: This plan lasts for a single month and you must manually purchase a new plan when it expires.

B) Monthly rolling: This plan renews automatically every month, so you don’t have to do anything unless you want to cancel or change your plan.

C) Contract plan: These contracts last for a fixed number of months and include an early termination fee if you cancel before the end of the contract.

All giffgaff plans are paid monthly and the higher the commitment, the lower the cost of each data plan. The contract plans give you more data for your money compared to the other plans.

Here is a summary of our recommendations for giffgaff plans:

A) If you are planning to live in the UK in the long term, the contract plan is the best option.
B) If you are only planning to stay for a few months, a monthly rolling plan would be the best alternative.
C) Finally, a Pay As You Go plan is only a good option if you are only coming to the UK for a few weeks.

What is a giffgaff pack (goodybag)?

A giffgaff package, also known as a goodybag, is a bundle that includes a certain amount of internet data.

All plans come with unlimited calls and texts in the UK and can be used when roaming in Europe (check terms and conditions).

All giffgaff plans run for one calendar month. This means that if you activate your plan on the 20th of January, it will run until the 20th of February.

The credit is independent of the Giffgaff plans:

a) Giffgaff plans (goodybags): UK calls and data and European roaming.

b) Credit: Premium numbers, international calls and roaming outside Europe (rest of the world).

How do I buy a giffgaff plan?

You can easily buy a giffgaff package using one of these 3 methods:
1. By credit/debit card or PayPal
2. Using an online voucher One of the quickest and most reliable options we recommend is https://www.mobiletopup.co.uk/giffgaff where you can pay securely using PayPal, Maestro, Discover, Mastercard, Diners, Visa or China UnionPay.
3. Using existing funds in your account. Simply select pay with funds.

You can’t buy a giffgaff plan if
– If you have a contract or a monthly rolling plan. You will need to deactivate this before you can buy a specific pay-as-you-go plan.
– You don’t have enough credit to pay for the selected plan.

You want to buy a giffgaff plan early (before the current plan expires):
– You can select a monthly rolling plan that will automatically renew without you having to manually purchase a plan each month.
– You can purchase a queued goodybag in advance while the current plan is active. This new plan will start when your current plan expires.
– If you run out of data on your current plan, you can purchase a new plan and choose to start early.

All giffgaff plans include the following:
– Unlimited UK calls
– Unlimited UK SMS text
– Unlimited access to your giffgaff voicemail
– Unlimited access to the giffgaff website

So basically you have to choose your plan according to how much internet data you need.

Also, in the UK all phone networks, including giffgaff, offer the following services for free:
– Free calls to freephone numbers starting with 080
– Free calls to emergency numbers like 111, 112, etc.
– Receive calls while you are in the UK (wherever you receive the call from)

The following is NOT included in any of the giffgaff plans:
– Calls and texts to the territories of Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man.
– Calls and texts to non-landline 01 and 02 numbers.
– Calls and texts to non-mobile 07 numbers.
– Calls to premium prefixes and service charge numbers.

Remember that international calls are not included in any giffgaff plan. Only UK calls and texts are included in unlimited giffgaff plans.

Therefore, you will need credit to make international calls. Make sure you have enough credit to make international calls and check the rates for each country.

To make an international call, simply dial the country code followed by the number you wish to call:
1. Press the + key
2. Enter the country code
3. Enter the rest of the number

You can check the official country codes here.

With giffgaff you can call home at one of the best rates on the market and the person receiving the call won’t be charged in most cases (depending on their provider).

All international calls with giffgaff are billed on a per minute basis.

If you are moving to the UK, giffgaff is the best way to call Australia.

Calls to mobiles and landlines cost as little as 3p per minute and text messages cost 8p. (1p = 0.01 £/GBP)

All international calls to Australia are charged and billed on a per minute basis.

Calling your friends and family in Australia has never been easier with giffgaff offering the best international rates when calling from the UK.

You can use your giffgaff plan in Europe just like in the UK

Standard Usage:
– Making calls, sending texts, and using data functions the same as in the UK as long as you have an active plan.

Data Cap:
– You have a 5 GB data cap for EU roaming.
– After exceeding this 5 GB limit, you will be charged 10p per MB.

Exclusions:
– Special numbers and services such as roaming charges, international calls, premium rate numbers, and certain 08 numbers are not included in your plan.
– To use these services, you will need additional credit.

Fair Use Policy:
– Inclusive roaming is intended for giffgaff members who primarily are based in the UK.
– It is best suited for short trips within the EU.

If you need further information, refer to giffgaff’s official terms and conditions regarding their roaming policy.

List of EU countries and selected destination where you have free roaming with giffgaff: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine.

To ensure you stay connected with your giffgaff phone while traveling, follow these steps:

1. Enable Roaming:
– Check that the roaming option on your phone is switched on.

2. Data Plan Check:
– If traveling in Europe, make sure you haven’t exceeded your 5GB roaming data limit.
– If traveling outside Europe, ensure you have sufficient credit balance in your account.

3. Troubleshoot Connectivity:
– Turn off your mobile data.
– Switch flight mode on, then off again, or restart your phone.

4. Network Selection:
– Go to Settings.
– Navigate to Mobile Data or Wireless Networks.
– Find and select Network Selection.
– Choose a network manually from the available options.

Service Availability:
– Remember that picking up service abroad depends on third-party contracts and is not always guaranteed.

Roaming allows you to use your giffgaff phone outside the UK to make calls, receive texts, and stay connected through data.

1. Traveling Outside the EU and Selected Destinations
– Check Roaming Costs: Before you travel, check the roaming costs for your destination.
– Add Credit: You need to add credit to your account to use your phone as normal. Visit giffgaff.com/buy. This site is free to access from anywhere in the world, even if you’re out of credit or your plan has expired.

2. Managing Costs
– Avoid High Charges: Roaming charges can accumulate quickly. To avoid this, consider switching your phone to flight mode or turning off roaming when you’re outside the EU and selected destinations.
– Manage Roaming Settings: Adjust your settings to control your roaming usage.

3. Checking Credit Balance
– Check Balance: To check your available credit balance while abroad, dial *100# on your phone. This service is free of charge.

By following these tips, you can manage your giffgaff roaming usage and avoid unexpected charges while traveling.

Happy traveling!

Yes, you can use your giffgaff phone in Australia, but please check how international roaming works:
– You can use your current giffgaff plan in Europe with some monthly data limits.
– In the rest of the world you will not be able to use your giffgaff plan and you will need airtime to make calls, send texts and use internet data.

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In this case, you will need to top up your account to use your giffgaff phone in Australia. Check roaming costs for Australia:
Internet data: 20p per MB
Calls & voicemail (charged per second after the first 30 seconds) £1 per minute
Receiving calls (billed in minute increments): £1 per minute
Send texts: 30p per text
Receive texts: Free

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In this case you don’t need to top up your account to use your giffgaff phone in France, you can still use your plan as you would in the UK at no extra cost.

Remember that there are some restrictions when roaming in European countries such as France, but only once you have used more than 5 GB of data.

You will be allocated a new Giffgaff number upon you activated a new Giffgaff SIM card.

You must top up at least £10 or buy a £6 plan to activate a new Giffgaff SIM card.

If you have an active Giffgaff SIM card, then you can text NUMBER to 43430, then you’ll receive a text message with your Giffgaff number.

You can find your giffgaff number at any time in your account dashboard.

Download the giffgaff app for Apple, Android and Huawei to manage your account with the tap of your phone. It’s a breeze to use and fits right in your pocket.
Android – Google Play
Apple – AppStore
Huawei – AppGallery

The giffgaff app offers these convenient features:
1. Check Your Data: Easily find out how much data you have left.
2. Top Up on the Go: Buy a plan or add credit using a card, PayPal, or a giffgaff voucher.
3. Add Multiple Accounts: Seamlessly switch between different giffgaff accounts.
4. Connect to WiFi Hotspots: Access thousands of hotspots across the UK with WiFi Extra.

These features make managing your giffgaff account simple and efficient.

Checking and Managing Voicemail at giffgaff is very easy:

1. Check Voicemail:
– Dial 443 from your phone.
– Calls to check voicemail are included in your goodybag or cost 8p per call if using credit.
– This works both in the UK and abroad, but calls from abroad may incur roaming charges.

2. Access Voicemail from Another Phone:
– Call your phone number.
– When you hear your voicemail, press star (*) and enter your voicemail PIN.
– If you don’t know your PIN, read the article on how to reset it.

3. Useful Voicemail Numbers (UK Only):
– 1616: Turn your voicemail on.
– 1626: Turn your voicemail off.

These numbers help you manage your voicemail effectively, whether you’re in the UK or abroad.

A PAC (Porting Authorisation Code) is a unique code provided by your current mobile network when you want to transfer your existing mobile number to a new network. This code is used to authorize the transfer and typically consists of nine characters, usually three letters followed by six numbers (e.g., ABC123456).

Switching to giffgaff and keeping your number is easy:

1. Get Your PAC Code:

• Text “”PAC”” to 65075 from your current number to receive your PAC code.

2. Activate Your giffgaff SIM:

• Insert your giffgaff SIM.
• Go to the giffgaff activation page and activate your SIM to get a temporary number.

3. Transfer Your Number:

• Visit the giffgaff number transfer page.
• Enter your PAC code and choose a transfer date.
• On the transfer day, you may experience intermittent service until 9pm.

If you want a new number, text “”STAC”” to 75075 and follow the steps to terminate your old number. Then, activate your giffgaff SIM as usual.

giffgaff SIM card are completely free and you can order yours here.

Shipping and activation are also free of cost. At giffgaff you only pay for the data plan you decide to purchase.

Make sure to order your SIM card with enough time as they are shipped via regular post and might take up to 7 days to be delivered. But most times the SIM card arrives within 5 days worldwide.

And you can order more than one for your family and friends traveling with you!