topic Re: Pay as you go in Pay as you go

Pay as you go

LesBooth20 — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:58:35 GMT

Hi. I need a sim where I would only need to make a call once every 3 months or so. If I get a pay as you go sim and put £20 credit on it - what happens after 30 days - do I lose that credit ?

Re: Pay as you go

LesBooth20 — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:52:29 GMT

Re: Pay as you go

XRaySpeX — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:10:32 GMT

@LesBooth20 : Not if you don't sign up for a recurring pack. What you want is the free Talk and Text Plan on EE pay as you go SIM

To save the SIM going into hibernation due to lack of use, just remember within every 179 days (~ 6 months) to make a chargeable action like making a chargeable call or text, topping up or buying a Pack or Add-on, not just using your mins, texts or data from any Pack or Add-on you might have.

Re: Pay as you go

LesBooth20 — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:27:41 GMT

Many thanks, forgive me for being obtuse - not quite sure what you mean by "not just using your mins, texts or data from any Pack or Add-on you might have."

Re: Pay as you go

XRaySpeX — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:23:48 GMT

If you did buy a pack or add-on that counts as a chargeable action but when you use any of its contents (mins, texts or data) that doesn't count.

If you never buy a pack this won't concern you.

Re: Pay as you go

LesBooth20 — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:56:24 GMT

Sorry to be so long replying. Now understood - sim ordered. Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks

Les

Re: Pay as you go

XRaySpeX — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:12:47 GMT

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & trust it is now sorted.