Pay as you go · kids
Pay as you go SIM for a child’s phone
A capped bundle that can’t run up a bill, on a network with no credit check — the safest way to give a child their first phone.
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Can a child have their own SIM?
Yes. The account holder is usually the parent, who sets up payment and controls.
How do I stop extra charges?
Choose a bundle and turn off out-of-bundle spending or premium-rate numbers in the network’s app.
How much data does a child need?
Often 5–10GB is plenty with Wi-Fi at home and school.
No price rise- Runs on Vodafone
- 30-day rolling plan
- No credit check
- EU roaming on every plan
£5 a month
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Pay as you go SIM for kids: every network ranked
| # | Network | Data | Contract | Monthly | Masts | 24 months, rises included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebara | 5GB | 30 days | £5 | Vodafone | £120 | Get deal |
| 2 |  SMARTY | 18GB | 30 days | £6 | Three | £144 | Get deal |
| 3 |  giffgaff | 5GB | 30 days | £8 | O2 | £192 | Get deal |
| 4 |  Asda Mobile | 10GB | 30 days | £8 | Vodafone | £192 | Get deal |
| 5 |  Lycamobile | 30GB | 30 days | £10 | EE | £240 | Get deal |
| 6 |  VOXI | 80GB | 30 days | £10 | Vodafone | £240 | Get deal |
Cheapest plan per network matching this page, checked 28 October 2026. “24 months” adds each network’s April rise for a plan starting this month; on 30-day plans you can leave before a rise.
Setting up a child’s SIM safely
- Pick a small bundle5–10GB covers messaging, music and maps away from Wi-Fi.
- Block extrasAsk the network or use its app to bar premium-rate numbers and adult content.
- Turn on phone controlsScreen Time on iPhone or Family Link on Android for app limits and downtime.
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FAQ
Common questions
What is the best pay as you go SIM for kids?
One with a fixed bundle and no out-of-bundle spending; the table shows today’s cheapest 5GB+ bundle on each network.
Do these networks block adult content?
UK mobile networks block adult content by default; check it hasn’t been switched off in the account settings.
Can I top up for my child remotely?
Yes — through the network’s app or website.