Is Lyca Mobile worth it in 2026?
Yes, for anyone who calls abroad, roams in the EU or India, or wants EE coverage without a contract. Lyca's 30-day plans carry 100 international minutes and EU roaming as standard, and new customers pay half price for the first 30 days — 30GB for £5, unlimited for £12.50 — with no code: order through https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=128157&awinaffid=3103080&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Fbundles%2Fpay-as-you-go-sim-deals%2F. The 24-month plans go further, at half price for up to six months.
Key takeaways
- No code needed: the 50% first-month discount is priced onto the plan when you order through https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=128157&awinaffid=3103080&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Fbundles%2Fpay-as-you-go-sim-deals%2F.
- 30-day pay-as-you-go plans, first 30 days: 5GB £3.50, 30GB £5, 75GB £7.50, 120GB £10, unlimited £12.50 — then £5, £10, £15, £20 and £25.
- 24-month pay monthly plans are half price for 3 or 6 months — up to £72 off on 24 Months Unlimited Plus — with no mid-contract price rises.
- Every 30-day plan includes 100 international minutes and EU roaming data; the three largest add India to the roaming zone.
- Lyca runs on EE's 4G and 5G network (BT Wholesale, June 2023), with Lyca citing 99% population coverage and 68% 5G.
| Lyca Mobile | |
|---|---|
| Deal link | https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=128157&awinaffid=3103080&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Fbundles%2Fpay-as-you-go-sim-deals%2F (no code) |
| Discount | 50% off the first 30 days (30% on the 5GB Smart plan) |
| Cheapest plan | £3.50 for the first 30 days, then £5 (5GB) |
| Unlimited data | £12.50 first 30 days, then £25; or £9 a month for 6 months then £18 on 24 months |
| International minutes | 100 on every 30-day plan; unlimited on 24 Months Unlimited Plus |
| Roaming | EU on every plan; EU and India on the three largest 30-day plans |
| Contract | None on pay-as-you-go; 1, 12 or 24 months on pay monthly |
| Network | EE 4G and 5G |
| Suits | International callers, EU and India travellers, no-contract users |
What Lyca actually sells
Lyca Mobile began in 2006 as the network for calling home, and it has kept that shape. Where most UK SIM-only deals sell data and treat international calls as an extra, every Lyca 30-day plan comes with 100 international minutes, and the 24 Months Unlimited Plus plan makes international minutes unlimited. Its homepage leads with rates to India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, the USA and Bulgaria.
The data side is no afterthought either. Since BT Wholesale moved Lyca's UK customers onto EE's radio network in June 2023, Lyca has run on EE's 4G and 5G, and it cites 99% population coverage and 68% 5G coverage. 5G comes on every plan at no extra charge, and every plan can be taken as an eSIM.
The first month at half price
Lyca's new-customer offer is priced onto the plan rather than hidden behind a code. On 23 September 2026 its pay-as-you-go deals page showed 50% off the first 30 days on National Plus (30GB, £5 then £10), Super Extra (75GB, £7.50 then £15), Mega Plus (120GB, £10 then £20) and UK Plan Unlimited (£12.50 then £25), and 30% off UK Plan Smart (5GB, £3.50 then £5).
National Plus is the plan most people should start on: unlimited UK calls and texts, 30GB and 12GB of EU roaming data for £5 in month one. The saving is largest on Unlimited, at £12.50.
Longer discounts on 24 months
The pay monthly route trades flexibility for a longer discount. Lyca's 24-month SIM-only plans run at half price for three months on the 12GB and 50GB plans and for six months on the 100GB, 120GB, Unlimited and Unlimited Plus plans. Over six months that is £54 off Unlimited (£9 instead of £18) and £72 off Unlimited Plus (£12 instead of £24).
Lyca also promises no mid-contract price increases, so the standard price after the discount is the price for the rest of the term. For anyone sure they will stay, 24 Month Unlimited at £18 is £7 a month less than the £25 pay-as-you-go Unlimited plan.
Roaming, eSIM and switching
EU roaming data comes with every plan: 5GB on Smart, 12GB on National Plus, Super Extra and Mega Plus, and 35GB on Unlimited, with India added on the three largest 30-day plans. The 24-month plans carry between 2.5GB and 35GB.
Switching is quick. An eSIM arrives by email as a QR code, and a PAC submitted through Lyca's Keep My Number form usually moves your number in one working day, by Lyca's own account.
The verdict, and why this link
Lyca Mobile is worth it for anyone who calls abroad, travels in the EU or India, or simply wants EE's coverage on a plan they can leave at 30 days' notice. The half-price first month makes trying it close to free, and the 24-month plans reward commitment with up to six half-price months.
Every price here comes from Lyca's own pay-as-you-go and pay monthly deals pages, read on 23 September 2026, and the network detail from BT Wholesale's announcement. HonestCodes tests the link daily and re-reads Lyca's pages monthly; the link https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=128157&awinaffid=3103080&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Fbundles%2Fpay-as-you-go-sim-deals%2F lands on the live deals page with the discount already applied.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Lyca Mobile discount code?
No code is needed. The 50% first-month discount is priced onto the plan when you order through https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=128157&awinaffid=3103080&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Fbundles%2Fpay-as-you-go-sim-deals%2F, so there is nothing to type at checkout.
How much is Lyca Mobile after the first month?
The standard 30-day prices are £5 (Smart, 5GB), £10 (National Plus, 30GB), £15 (Super Extra, 75GB), £20 (Mega Plus, 120GB) and £25 (UK Plan Unlimited). On 24-month pay monthly plans the price after the half-price months runs from £6 to £24.
Is Lyca Mobile good for international calls?
Yes — it is Lyca's founding purpose. Every 30-day plan includes 100 international minutes, and 24 Months Unlimited Plus includes unlimited international minutes.
Which network does Lyca Mobile use?
EE's 4G and 5G network, since BT Wholesale moved Lyca's UK customers across in June 2023. Lyca cites coverage across 99% of the UK population and 68% 5G coverage.
Does Lyca Mobile need a credit check?
Not on pay-as-you-go. Lyca's 30-day plans have no contract, no credit check and no direct debit — you renew each plan when you choose.
Can I use Lyca Mobile abroad?
Yes. EU roaming data is included on every plan, from 2.5GB to 35GB depending on the plan, and the three largest 30-day plans also cover India.
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