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Cheapest eSIM for United Kingdom in 2026: prices from 6 providers

2026-11-03 · goAFK
Short answer
  • For 1 GB / 7 days goAFK costs $1.49, the cheapest of the six providers we checked (next: Saily $4.46).
  • goAFK was also cheapest for 10 GB / 30 days and 7-day unlimited.
  • Works on EE, Three, O2, Vodafone. No ID, pay by card, Apple Pay or crypto; data starts when you land.

United Kingdom eSIM prices compared

PlangoAFKAiraloHolaflySaily
1 GB / 7 days$1.49 ✓——$4.46
10 GB / 30 days$10.17 ✓$19.00—$18.99
Unlimited, 7 days$9.44 ✓$27.00$27.50—
USD. Competitor prices read from each provider's own website on 2026-11-03 (Saily shows EUR, converted at the ECB rate 1.1179); goAFK from our catalog the same day. ✓ = cheapest in the row. — = no such plan shown.

All goAFK plans for United Kingdom

PlanPrice
0.49 GB / 1 day$1.12
1 GB / 7 days$1.49
3 GB / 7 days$3.58
5 GB / 15 days$5.65
10 GB / 30 days$10.17
20 GB / 30 days$17.96
Unlimited, 7 days$9.44
Unlimited, 30 days$20.92
goAFK catalog on 2026-11-03.

Visiting more than United Kingdom?

Our Europe plan covers 33 countries including the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy: 10 GB / 30 days for $11.22.

Tips for United Kingdom

  • Network coverage is best in cities; in the Scottish Highlands and Wales expect gaps on every network.
  • EU roaming rules do not cover the UK: an EU SIM may charge roaming here.
  • Trains have patchy signal; download maps and tickets before you go.

How to buy

  • Pick a plan on the United Kingdom page and pay by card, Apple Pay, SBP or crypto (USDT, BTC, TON and 100+ coins).
  • Scan the QR code before you fly; the plan starts when the eSIM first connects in the country.
  • Run low? Top up the same eSIM in your profile; no reinstall.

FAQ

What is the cheapest eSIM for United Kingdom?
For 1 GB / 7 days goAFK costs $1.49, the cheapest of the six providers we checked (next: Saily $4.46). Plans start at $1.12 for 0.49 GB / 1 day.
How much is a 30-day eSIM for United Kingdom?
10 GB for 30 days costs $10.17 with goAFK, the lowest price we found on 2026-11-03.
Is goAFK cheaper than Airalo in United Kingdom?
10 GB / 30 days: goAFK $10.17, Airalo $19.00; unlimited 7 days: goAFK $9.44, Airalo $27.00 (prices on 2026-11-03).
Does the United Kingdom eSIM include a phone number?
No. It is data only. Use WhatsApp, Telegram or FaceTime for calls, and keep your home SIM on for bank SMS.
See United Kingdom eSIM plans