giffgaff roaming - International & EU roaming with giffgaff explained

You can use your giffgaff goodybag allowance as normal in the EU and selected European countries, at no additional cost.
In accordance with the fair usage policy, you cannot use more than 5GB per month when roaming in the EU.
You will be able to text, call and use your data as if you were at home.
For all other countries, you will be charged at an out of plan rate through your account credit - if you do not have any credit in your account, roaming will not work.
What's the best giffgaff SIM for roaming?
All giffgaff SIMs allow you to use your goodybag allowance for free within the EU.
You can find the cheapest giffgaff SIM Only deals for roaming by using our comparison tools. Giffgaff SIMs will work with all phones, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 and Apple iPhone 15.
giffgaff EU roaming - after Brexit

Despite the UK leaving the EU, you can still roam for free in the EU with giffgaff.
Your goodybag allowance can be used as normal, as if you were at home.
However, if your goodybag has more than a 5GB data allowance, you cannot go over this amount, in accordance with the fair usage policy.
If you go over your goodybag allowance or you exceed the fair usage policy, you will be charged at an European out of plan rate. These charges will come out of your account credit. If you do not have any remaining account credit, roaming will stop working until you purchase another goodybag.
- Data - 10p per MB
- Calls - 25p per minute
- Texts - 10p per text
You must be a resident of the UK to roam for free in the EU with giffgaff. You cannot roam in the EU for consecutive periods at a time, or any other period that may look like you live outside the UK.
You can use your giffgaff goodybag allowance for free within the following 37 European countries:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Reunion
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Can I roam with giffgaff outside the EU?

Yes, you can roam in most countries outside the EU with giffgaff.
However, your usage will not come out of your goodybag allowance. Instead, you will be charged at an out of plan rate.
You must have credit in your giffgaff account in order to be charged, or else data will not work.
Service | Cost |
---|---|
Data (Zone A - see below) | 20p per MB |
Data (other countries) | £5 per MB |
Calls | £1 per minute |
Receiving calls | £1 per minute |
Texts | 30p per text |
The international rates can be very expensive. We recommend only using your data in emergency situations. You can disable international roaming outside Europe at giffgaff.com/call-services.
Zone A
Within Zone A countries, you will be charged at 20p per MB. For countries outside Zone A (not including free European roaming countries), you will be charged at £5 per MB.
Zone A comprises of the following 46 international countries:
- Albania
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- UAE
- USA
- Zambia
Does giffgaff have a fair usage policy when roaming?

Yes, giffgaff has a fair usage policy when roaming.
If you’re using your goodybag allowance within the EU and selected European countries, you cannot use more than 5GB in a given month.
If you go over this amount, you will be charged at an out of plan rate, which is 10 per MB (the same as the UK rate). You must have credit in your giffgaff account in order to be charged, or else data will no longer work.
In addition, you cannot reside outside the UK for extended periods of time.
If giffgaff believe you are not living in the UK, they can disconnect your service after repeated warnings. They can also ask for proof of residency if they believe you are not a UK resident.
Will I be charged if I go over my goodybag allowance when roaming with giffgaff?
Yes, if you exceed your goodybag allowance for the month, you will be charged an out of plan rate.
If you’re within the EU or a selected European country, you will be charged 0.36p per MB outside your allowance.
For all other international countries, you are not able to use your goodybag allowance. Instead, you will be charged at a premium out of plan rate for any services used with giffgaff. See giffgaff roaming charges for more information.
Can I get 5G when roaming with giffgaff?
No, currently giffgaff 5G is only available in the UK with selected goodybags.
FAQs
Can I roam for free in the EU with giffgaff?
Yes, you can use your goodybag allowance for free within 37 European countries.
There is a fair usage policy of 5GB per month, which applies to all goodybags that include more than 5GB data.
How can I setup my phone to roam with giffgaff?
Before roaming with giffgaff, you must enable roaming in your phone’s settings.
For Android users:
- Go to Settings
- Go to Connections -> Mobile networks -> Roaming
- Enable Data roaming
For iPhone users:
- Go to Settings
- Go to Mobile data -> Mobile Data Options
- Enable Data Roaming
Will I be charged if I go over my goodybag allowance when roaming with giffgaff?
Yes, if you’re roaming within a qualifying European country, you will be charged 0.36p for each MB used outside of your goodybag allowance.
Can I tether to another device when roaming with giffgaff?
Yes, you can tether to as many devices as you like when roaming internationally with giffgaff.
The same data limits and restrictions that apply to your phone when roaming will also apply when tethering while roaming.