Chattr vs Lebara: which unlimited SIM costs less in 2026?
Chattr is the cheaper unlimited SIM: £3.75 for the first month with HONEST75, then £15 falling to £13, against £25 on Lebara's Unlimited Data plan (£22.50 on 12 months). Lebara suits international callers, with international minutes on every plan and roaming in the EU and India.
Key takeaways
- Unlimited data: Chattr £3.75 in month one with HONEST75, then £15 falling to £13; Lebara £25, or £22.50 on a 12-month plan.
- First 12 payments on unlimited: Chattr about £161, Lebara £270 on the 12-month plan.
- 50GB: Chattr £12 (£3 in month one); Lebara £15, or £13.50 on 12 months.
- Lebara includes international minutes on every plan and roaming in the EU and India up to 30GB.
- Neither needs a credit check. Chattr is on O2 or Vodafone; Lebara on Vodafone.
| Chattr | Lebara | |
|---|---|---|
| New-customer deal | HONEST75: 75% off the first month | 10% off every 12-month plan; 5GB extra for moving your number |
| Unlimited data | £3.75 month one, then £15 falling to £13 | £25, or £22.50 on 12 months |
| First 12 payments, unlimited | About £161 | £270 (12-month plan) |
| 50GB | £12 (£3 in month one) | £15, or £13.50 on 12 months |
| Cheapest plan | 6GB £10 (£2.50 in month one) | 5GB £5, or £4.50 on 12 months |
| Network | O2 or Vodafone | Vodafone |
| International minutes | Charged separately | 100 to unlimited on every plan |
| Roaming | 43 European destinations | EU and India, up to 30GB |
| Deal | honestcodes.co.uk/go/chattr + HONEST75 | honestcodes.co.uk/go/lebara |
Unlimited data for £10 a month less
Lebara's Unlimited Data plan is £25 every 30 days, or £22.50 on a 12-month plan. Chattr's Freedom One is £3.75 for the first month with HONEST75, then £15 a month, falling to £13 from month 12, with no contract. Across the first 12 payments that is about £161 on Chattr and £270 on Lebara's 12-month plan.
The mid-range
At 50GB, Chattr is £12 a month (£3 in month one with HONEST75) and Lebara £15, or £13.50 on 12 months. At the bottom of the range Lebara is cheaper: its 5GB plan is £5, or £4.50 on 12 months, against £10 for Chattr's 6GB after the first month.
Calling abroad
Lebara is built for international calls. Every plan includes international minutes, from 100 to unlimited, and its larger plans add minutes to India. Roaming covers the EU and India, up to 30GB. Chattr includes roaming in 43 European destinations, and charges calls from the UK to international numbers separately.
The verdict
Unlimited data for less money is Chattr's case, and it is a strong one: about £108 to £109 saved on the first year against Lebara's 12-month plan, with no commitment. Take it through honestcodes.co.uk/go/chattr with HONEST75. Lebara's case is international calling, with minutes abroad on every plan; its deals open from honestcodes.co.uk/go/lebara. Lebara's figures come from its plans page and Chattr's from its own site, both read in September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattr cheaper than Lebara?
On unlimited and 50GB plans, yes. Chattr's unlimited is £3.75 for month one with HONEST75, then £15 falling to £13; Lebara's is £25, or £22.50 on 12 months.
How much does the Chattr code save against Lebara?
HONEST75 makes Chattr's first month £3.75 on unlimited data, £21.25 less than Lebara's 30-day Unlimited Data plan at £25. From month two the difference is £10 a month, widening to £12 from month 12.
Does Lebara need a promo code?
No. Lebara's prices and its 10% off 12-month plans apply through honestcodes.co.uk/go/lebara with nothing to type.
Which is better for international calls?
Lebara, which includes international minutes on every plan and roaming in the EU and India.
Do Chattr or Lebara run credit checks?
No. Both sell SIM-only plans without a credit check.
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