eSIM only deals

Which networks offer eSIM only deals?

You'll find eSIM deals from Spusu, Mozillion, Lycamobile, Asda Mobile, and more. Most are MVNOs running on one of the four main UK networks, which means you get the same coverage as the network they run on at a lower monthly cost. Spusu, Mozillion, Lycamobile, and EcoTalk all run on EE, while Asda Mobile runs on Vodafone. 1pMobile also supports eSIM, though only on its plans of £10 a month or more. EcoTalk is a recent addition to eSIM, so if its ordering pages still mention a posted SIM in places, choose the eSIM option at checkout.

It is just as useful to know who is missing. Grade Mobile currently supplies a physical SIM only, so if you have your heart set on that network, an eSIM is off the table for now. Every deal card on this page is eSIM compatible, so anything you see here can be delivered digitally.

Which eSIM deal is worth your money right now?

Spusu at £2.90 a month is the pick. You get 1GB of data with 500 minutes and texts on EE coverage, 5G is included, there is no credit check, and Spusu applies no annual price rises, so the price you sign up at is the price you keep. It is a one month rolling plan, so you are never locked in. If 1GB is too tight, Spusu's 5GB plan with unlimited minutes and texts costs £4.50 a month on the same terms.

If you would rather fix a price for longer, Lycamobile's 5GB plan at £4.00 a month on a 24 month SIM only contract is the one to look at. Lycamobile has committed to no mid-contract price rises on its current plans, which is rare on longer contracts, where most networks bake an annual increase into the terms.

Are eSIM deals more expensive?

No. You are paying for the plan, not the format, and where a network offers the same plan as a physical SIM or an eSIM, the price and allowances are identical. In fact, the cheapest eSIM deal we list is also the cheapest SIM only deal we list full stop. The only real cost consideration is your handset: eSIM needs a reasonably recent phone, so if yours is not compatible, the saving from a cheap eSIM plan will not cover the cost of upgrading just to use one.

Do I need a credit check on an eSIM only deal?

Generally not. Most of the eSIM deals here come from networks that do not run a credit check, including Spusu, Mozillion, Lycamobile, and Asda Mobile, because you pay monthly in advance or on a rolling basis. The main networks are the exception and typically run a credit check on their longer contracts. If avoiding one matters to you, our no credit check SIM only deals page lists every deal that skips it.

Does my phone support eSIM?

Most phones from the last few years do, including iPhones from the XS onwards, Samsung Galaxy models from the S20 onwards, and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onwards. The quickest check is in your settings: look for an option to add an eSIM under mobile data or SIM settings. If it is there, you are good to go. For the full rundown of compatible handsets and how eSIMs work, see our guide to what an eSIM is and which UK networks support them. If you have mainly seen eSIMs sold as travel data packs, our guide to whether eSIMs are only for travel explains how a regular UK eSIM plan differs.

Can I keep my number when switching to an eSIM?

Yes. Text PAC to 65075 from your current SIM, give the code to your new network when you sign up, and your number usually transfers by the end of the next working day. The process is exactly the same as switching with a physical SIM, and it is free. Our PAC code guide walks through it step by step.

Does 5G come as standard on eSIM only deals?

Yes. Nearly every deal on this page includes 5G at no extra cost, shown by the 5G badge on each deal card. Whether you can actually use it depends on your handset and where you live, so it is worth checking our network coverage guide before committing if 5G speeds matter to you.

How we rank eSIM only deals

By default, deals are sorted by lowest monthly price. You can change the sort order at any time using the controls above the listings and filter by data allowance, contract length, minutes, and eSIM availability. All deals shown are updated automatically. SIM Only Finder is an Ofcom-accredited UK mobile comparison site and earns a commission on deals taken out via our links. This does not affect how deals are ranked.