O2 roaming - International & EU roaming with O2 explained

You can roam and use O2 within most countries around the world.
You can use your regular allowance for free within 48 European countries, with a data fair usage policy of 25GB per month.
With selected O2 Refresh and selected O2 SIM only plans, you will get the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On for free, which allows you to use unlimited data, 120 minutes and 120 texts in 27 international destinations outside the EU.
Alternatively, you can get the O2 Travel bolt on for £6 per day, which gives you unlimited data, 120 minutes and 120 texts in 104 international destinations outside the EU.
- What's the best O2 SIM for roaming?
- O2 EU roaming - after Brexit
- O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On
- O2 Travel Bolt On
- What’s the difference between the O2 Travel Bolt On and O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On?
- Does O2 have a fair usage policy when roaming?
- Will I be charged if I exceed my allowance when roaming with O2?
- Can I get 5G when roaming with O2?
- FAQs
What's the best O2 SIM for roaming?
You can use your allowance for free within the EU with all O2 SIMs.
You can find the cheapest O2 SIM Only deals by using our comparison tools. O2 SIMs will work with all phones, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 and Apple iPhone 15.
O2 EU roaming - after Brexit

With O2 Europe Zone, you can continue to roam for free and use your allowance within the EU.
O2 Europe Zone is included with all plans at no additional cost.
O2 are one of the few networks which will not introduce charges for roaming within the EU after Brexit.
In accordance with the fair usage policy, you cannot exceed 25GB data per month if your plan has an allowance greater than 25GB data per month. If you exceed this limit, you will be charged £3.50 for each additional GB you use.
You must also be considered a permanent UK resident. You cannot roam within qualifying European countries for excessive or consecutive periods at a time.
You can use your allowance for free within 48 European destinations:
- Austria
- Azores
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Guernsey
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Jersey
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madeira
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Reunion
- Romania
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Vatican City
O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On
The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is included at no additional cost with selected O2 Refresh and selected O2 SIM only plans:
If you plan doesn't include the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On for free, you can choose it as your O2 Extra with the following plans:
Type | Eligibility |
---|---|
Phone contract | 30GB+ tariffs |
12 month SIM Only contract | 30GB+ tariffs |
24 month SIM Only contract | 30GB+ tariffs |
With the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you will get 120 minutes, 120 texts and unlimited data per day, usable in 27 international countries.
If you go over 120 minutes or 120 texts, you will be charged at the O2 international rate for the country you are in.
There is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use - you get unlimited data. However, excessive usage may see your data speeds temporarily restricted.
The following 27 international countries are covered by the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Botswana
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Madagascar
- Mexico
- Myanmar
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Rwanda
- United States
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Yemen
If you’re not eligible for the free O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you cannot pay for it. Instead, you can purchase the similar O2 Travel Bolt On, which covers 104 international countries for £6 per day. See below for more information.
O2 Travel Bolt On
The O2 Travel Bolt On is available for £6 per day, and covers 104 international countries.
Similar to the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you get 120 minutes, 120 texts and unlimited data per day.
You can get the O2 Travel Bolt On by texting O2TRAVEL to 23336. Alternatively, you can purchase the Bolt On through My O2.
You’ll automatically be charged £6 for each day you use data, minutes or texts within one of the 104 qualifying countries.
If you go over 120 minutes or 120 texts, you will be charged at the O2 international rate for the country you are in.
There is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use - you get unlimited data. However, excessive usage may see your data speeds temporarily restricted.
The O2 Travel Bolt On works in the following 104 destinations:
- Albania
- Anguilla
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bermuda
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- NLD Antilles
- Norway
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Reunion
- Romania
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- St. Kitts
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turkey
- Turks & Caicos
- United Arab Emirates
- Uruguay
- USA (excl. Alaska & Hawaii)
- Venezuela
- Yemen
- Zambia
What’s the difference between the O2 Travel Bolt On and O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On?

The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is free with selected O2 Refresh and selected O2 SIM only plans, and works in 27 international countries. You cannot buy the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On if you are not eligible for free, however you can choose it as an O2 Extra with certain tariffs.
The O2 Travel Bolt On is available to all pay monthly customers for £6 per day and works in 104 international countries.
Both Bolt Ons give you 120 minutes, 120 texts and unlimited data per day.
Does O2 have a fair usage policy when roaming?
If you’re using your allowance for free within O2’s Europe Zone, you cannot exceed 25GB data per month, even if your plan gives you an allowance greater than 25GB per month.
In addition, you cannot roam within the O2 Europe Zone for more than 63 days within a 4 month period.
If you go over the fair usage policy, you won't be able to use your allowance. You will be charged for any services you use at the following rate:
Service | Cost |
---|---|
Data | £3.50 / GB |
Minutes | 3.3p / minute |
Texts | 1p / text |
You'll receive a text message warning just before you're about the exceed the fair usage policy.
For the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On and O2 Travel Bolt On, there is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use, however excessive usage may see your data speed temporarily restricted.
Will I be charged if I exceed my allowance when roaming with O2?

If you exceed your allowance when roaming for free in the Europe Zone, or exceed your Bolt On allowance when roaming internationally outside Europe, you will be charged at the standard out of plan rate for the country you are in.
The out of plan rate is typically expensive, and varies between countries. For full charges, see O2 roaming rates
The following shows the O2 out of plan rates within a few international destinations.
Country | Data | Making calls | Receiving calls | Sending texts | Receiving texts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia | £7.20 / MB | £2.00 / minute | £2.00 / minute | 50p / text | Free |
Canda | £7.20 / MB | £2.00 / minute | £2.00 / minute | 50p / text | Free |
India | £7.20 / MB | £2.00 / minute | £2.00 / minute | 50p / text | Free |
New Zealand | £7.20 / MB | £2.00 / minute | £2.00 / minute | 50p / text | Free |
USA | £7.20 / MB | £2.00 / minute | £2.00 / minute | 50p / text | Free |
Can I get 5G when roaming with O2?
No, 5G is only available within the UK on selected O2 plans. The maximum signal you can get when roaming with O2 is 4G.
FAQs
Can I roam for free in the EU with O2?
Yes, all O2 customers can use their regular allowance for free with O2 Europe Zone, covering 48 European destinations.
How can I setup my phone to roam with O2?
Before roaming with O2, 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 allowance when roaming with O2?
Yes, if you go over your allowance or Bolt On allowance, you will be charged the out of plan rate for the country you are in.
This amount can be very expensive, so make sure you plan ahead to avoid any unwanted charges.
Can I tether to another device when roaming with O2?
Yes, you can tether to as many devices as you like when roaming with O2. Any regular data limitations that apply when roaming will also apply when tethering while roaming.
How can I get the O2 Travel Bolt On?
The O2 Travel Bolt On is available with all pay monthly plans for £6 per day. You can get the O2 Travel Bolt On by texting O2TRAVEL to 23336. Alternatively, you can purchase the Bolt On through My O2.
The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is available for free on selected O2 Refresh and selected O2 SIM only contracts.
Both Bolt Ons come with 120 minutes, 120 texts and unlimited data per day. However, they each cover different destinations.