There are several ways to top up an EE pay as you go SIM: online with EE's top-up tool (no login needed, any EE number), in the EE app, by calling or texting 150, with an E-voucher from an EE store or one of more than 100,000 shops showing the green top up logo, or with a recurring card top-up that adds a set amount on a schedule.
Opens EE's own top-up page. Any EE pay as you go number, £5 to £95, no login needed.
There are several ways to top up an EE pay as you go SIM: online with EE's top-up tool (no login needed, any EE number), in the EE app, by calling or texting 150, with an E-voucher from an EE store or one of more than 100,000 shops showing the green top up logo, or with a recurring card top-up that adds a set amount on a schedule. Online and in the app you can add £5 to £95 at a time in £5 steps. EE is one of the UK's three mobile network operators, and according to Ofcom it has the largest 5G network in the UK, so EE pay as you go customers get that coverage directly rather than through an MVNO on EE's masts.
Credit on its own buys the Talk and Text Plan: 40p a minute, 20p a text and no data. Most people use it to buy a 30-day plan instead. Since May 2026 those run from £10 (20GB, 500 minutes) to £35 (unlimited data), all with 5G included and a 25Mbps maximum speed. Set up a recurring card payment and every plan is 10% cheaper as a Saver Plan, still with no contract. Plans renew every 30 days while you have enough credit; text STOP PLAN to 150 to stop that. EU roaming is not included: you opt in at £2.50 for 24 hours or £10 for 7 days. Credit does not expire, but after 180 days without any use the account goes into hibernation, and after 270 days it is closed and the credit is lost.
We list every EE plan alongside other pay as you go SIM deals. If you top up the same amount every month, a SIM-only plan may work out cheaper for the same allowance, and you can keep your number with a PAC code from EE. This guide covers every top-up option, the current plan prices, where to buy vouchers and the most common questions.
These are the ways to add credit to an EE pay as you go SIM. EE says to call 150 if a top-up has not arrived within 24 hours.
EE's online payment tool tops up any EE pay as you go number without signing in, so you can top up your own phone or someone else's. Enter the EE number, select an amount between £5 and £95 in £5 increments, and pay with a Visa, MasterCard or Maestro UK credit or debit card (international cards are accepted too). EE says to call if the credit has not appeared within 24 hours.
In the EE app, select Manage your plan, then Top Up, and choose between £5 and £95. The app also shows your balance. If you already have a card registered, you can top up by text: send CR followed by the last 4 digits of your card and the amount to 150, or call 150 and choose option 1. From abroad, call +44 7953 966 150.
E-vouchers are sold in £5 steps from £5 to £50 at EE stores and at more than 100,000 shops around the UK, anywhere you see the green top up logo. To redeem one, text VO, a space and the 16-digit voucher number to 150, or call 150. An E-voucher is valid for EE accounts for 6 months, so do not leave it in a drawer for too long. Vouchers suit anyone without a bank card, or a top-up bought as a gift.
EE stores sell E-vouchers, and so do shops in the Payzone, PayPoint and Epay networks: look for the green top up logo. If you have an EE E top-up card, a shop can swipe it to add £5 to £50 straight to your number. It is the easiest option if you pay in cash or do not use the internet.
A recurring top-up takes a set amount from your debit or credit card on a schedule you choose. Manage it in the EE app or your online account, call 150, or text STOP REC to 150 to cancel. EE stops a recurring top-up after 90 days without use or once your credit reaches £500. It is separate from the Saver Plan, which is a recurring card payment for a 30-day plan itself and takes 10% off the plan price.
EE top-up vouchers are sold at most major UK retailers. Look for them at the till, the customer service desk, or any PayPoint counter.
EE's current 30-day plans, checked on ee.co.uk on 2 October 2026. Every plan has unlimited texts, 5G and a 25Mbps maximum speed. Pay by recurring card payment and each one is 10% cheaper (the Saver Plan).
£10 plan
£9 as a Saver Plan. 25Mbps max speed, 5G included
£10
30 days
£15 plan
£13.50 as a Saver Plan. 25Mbps max speed, 5G included
£15
30 days
£20 plan
£18 as a Saver Plan. 25Mbps max speed, 5G included
£20
30 days
£30 plan
£27 as a Saver Plan. 25Mbps max speed, 5G included
£30
30 days
£35 plan
£31.50 as a Saver Plan. 25Mbps max speed, 5G included
£35
30 days
| Bundle | Price | Data | Minutes | Texts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 plan | £10 | 20GB | 500 | Unlimited |
| £15 plan | £15 | 75GB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| £20 plan | £20 | 150GB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| £30 plan | £30 | 200GB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| £35 plan | £35 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Bundle pricing and allowances are indicative and may change. See the EE website for the most current details.
If you buy the same EE plan every month, compare it with SIM-only plans on EE and other UK networks, including rolling 30-day plans you can leave any time and pay as you go SIMs with no credit check.
