Giffgaff Activate : Can I activate giffgaff outside the UK?

Giffgaff Activate : Can I activate giffgaff outside the UK?

You can activate the Giffgaff SIM anywhere worldwide. If you purchase a goodybag it will start immediately. You will only be able to use it in Portugal within the first 14 days following registration, after which EU roaming will be disabled until used in the UK or proof of UK residency is provided.

1. Activate your giffgaff SIM

Go to www.giffgaff.com/activate or click on the following button.

Activate your SIM

2. Activation code

Enter the 6-character activation code printed on the SIM card.

giffgaff sim activate

3. User registration

Enter your email and choose a username and password to sign up as a user.

giffgaff sim register

4. Monthly plan selection

Select the monthly plan that best suits your needs. You can cancel or change it every month. To obtain the £5 extra credit, you must select a monthly plan equal or greater to £10

giffgaff sim monthly plans

5. Payment details

Enter the bank card number, the name on card, the expiration date and the security code to make the payment. It is possible that your bank may ask you for a security password or PIN to confirm the payment.

giffgaff sim payment

6. Confirmation

Your giffgaff SIM card will be activated immediately and will be ready to use once you see this message.

giffgaff sim confirmation

7. Phone number

Go to my giffgaff to see your phone and check that your monthly plan is active (My goodybags) and that we have paid in the £5 extra credit (My Balance).

giffgaff dashboard

8. APN Settings

In case the mobile data connection does not work, you will have to configure it manually.