26-09-2025 10:43 PM
I want an esim for just one week whilst I'm on holiday. I already have a physical sim with Giffgaff. I've got a physical sim with EE but I've not used it. No information on the website or app. From what I've read I can only have an esim if I take out a contract?
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26-09-2025 10:49 PM
Yes, for an eSIM, you'd need to take out a contract. For a contract it'll need to be for at least a month. There's no eSIMs on PAYG.
26-09-2025 10:49 PM
Yes, for an eSIM, you'd need to take out a contract. For a contract it'll need to be for at least a month. There's no eSIMs on PAYG.
27-09-2025 06:30 AM
Hi @Suzynic
You cannot have an esim on PAYG.
If you intend to use the PAYG SIM then this needs to be activated on the UK EE network before you go.
Thanks