# Is giffgaff worth it in 2026?

> Yes, for UK phone owners who want a SIM-only plan with no handset tie-in and, giffgaff says, no credit checks. No code is needed: open giffgaff through https://honestcodes.co.uk/go/giffgaff, and the free SIM with the plan prices is the offer. Plans start at £6 a month on monthly rolling, and 18-month deals start at £8 a month for 40 GB.

## Key takeaways
- No discount code exists or is needed; the free SIM and plan prices are the offer.
- A free SIM is included, and plans start at £6 a month.
- 18-month plans run from £8 a month for 40 GB up to £25 a month for unlimited data.
- The 18-month price lock covers contracts bought up to the end of 2026.
- Monthly rolling plans run from £6 for 2 GB up to £35 for unlimited data.
- Moving from another network? Text PAC to 65075 and keep your number.

## Quick facts
- Canonical URL: https://honestcodes.co.uk/guides/is-giffgaff-worth-it
- Comparing: https://honestcodes.co.uk/codes/giffgaff
- Last verified: 2026-11-01
- Eligible region: United Kingdom

## Get the offer
- **giffgaff**: Free SIM and 18-month 40 GB plan from £8 a month. No code needed. Link: https://honestcodes.co.uk/go/giffgaff. Terms: Order a giffgaff SIM through the link

## Comparison

| | giffgaff |
|---|---|
| Code | None needed |
| Offer | Free SIM with plans from £6 a month |
| 18-month plans | £8 (40 GB) to £25 (unlimited), per month |
| Monthly rolling | £6 (2 GB) to £35 (unlimited), per month |
| Pay as you go | £6 (1 GB) to £25 (120 GB), one-month plan |
| Price lock | 18-month plans bought up to the end of 2026 |

## What giffgaff sells

giffgaff sells SIM-only mobile plans in the UK. It rides on O2's 4G and 5G network and offers 18-month plans, monthly rolling plans and pay as you go, with a free SIM. Plans include unlimited UK calls and texts, tethering, and 5G without extra charge on monthly and pay as you go plans.

## How to claim the free SIM

Open giffgaff through https://honestcodes.co.uk/go/giffgaff, then choose a plan on the SIM only deals page: 18-month, monthly rolling or pay as you go. Order the free SIM and pick the plan at activation. Moving from another network? Text PAC to 65075 to keep your number. No code is needed, so there is no code box to copy.

## Who it suits

giffgaff suits UK phone owners who want SIM-only plans without a handset tie-in. Rolling monthly plans fit anyone wanting no long commitment, while 18-month plans come with a price lock and plan changes at any time. Fair usage rules, terms and exclusions apply to the price lock.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is there a giffgaff discount code?

None exists. Open giffgaff through https://honestcodes.co.uk/go/giffgaff and pick a plan on the SIM only deals page; the free SIM comes with it.

### How much does a giffgaff plan cost?

Monthly rolling plans start at £6 for 2 GB. 18-month plans start at £8 a month for 40 GB.

### Can I keep my number?

Yes. Text PAC to 65075 if you are moving from another network.

### How long does the free SIM take to arrive?

giffgaff doesn't say how long delivery takes.