giffgaff · Runs on O2giffgaff deals and facts
giffgaff runs on the O2 network. giffgaff doesn’t raise prices mid-contract. giffgaff doesn’t run a credit check. The cheapest giffgaff SIM only deal today is £6.00 a month for 2 GB on a 30-day plan.
Facts checked: 24 October 2026 · Page updated: · Prices update daily
At a glance
giffgaff uses the O2 masts, so coverage matches O2.
Checked 24 Oct 2026Mid-contract price rise on new plans.
Checked 24 Oct 2026giffgaff doesn’t run a credit check.
Checked 24 Oct 2026Cheapest giffgaff SIM only plan today: 2 GB, 30-day.
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giffgaff at a glance
| Network | giffgaff runs on the O2 network. |
| Mid-contract price rise | giffgaff doesn’t raise prices mid-contract. |
| Credit check | giffgaff doesn’t run a credit check. |
| Roaming in Europe | Roaming in Europe is included. |
| EU data allowance | 5 GB |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Wi‑Fi Calling | Yes |
| Ofcom complaints (pay monthly, Q1 2026) | 1 per 100,000 customers (average 2) |
Does giffgaff put prices up?
giffgaff doesn’t raise prices mid-contract.
Since 17 January 2025, Ofcom has required networks to state any mid-contract rise in pounds and pence before you sign.
Every April price rise, in pounds →How to switch and keep your number
- Get your PAC. Text PAC to 65075 from your current phone. It’s free.
- Order your new SIM and give the PAC to the new network.
- Your number moves in one working day and your old plan closes.
When does your plan end?
Add your network and end date. We’ll email you before every April price rise and three weeks before your plan ends, with cheaper deals already lined up.
giffgaff questions
What network does giffgaff use?
giffgaff runs on the O2 network.
Does giffgaff raise prices every April?
giffgaff doesn’t raise prices mid-contract.
Does giffgaff do a credit check?
giffgaff doesn’t run a credit check.
Does giffgaff include roaming in Europe?
Roaming in Europe is included. EU data allowance: 5 GB.
Does giffgaff offer eSIM and Wi‑Fi Calling?
eSIM: Yes. Wi‑Fi Calling: Yes.
What is the cheapest giffgaff SIM only deal?
Today it’s £6.00 a month for 2 GB on a 30-day plan. Prices change daily.