Lebara 12-month vs monthly plans (2026)

Reviewed by the Sim Switch team● Link verified 1 June 2026Re-verified on the 1st of every month.

Lebara offers its SIM-only deals in two main shapes: a 30-day rolling plan you can change or cancel each month, and a 12-month plan where you commit for a year. Both run on the Vodafone network with the same generous international calling to 50+ countries and free EU roaming. The choice comes down to how much you value month-to-month freedom versus the reassurance of a fixed plan for a year.

What it is

Who it’s best for

The 30-day rolling plan suits anyone who wants flexibility: students, new arrivals, people testing a new network, or those whose data needs change month to month
The 12-month plan suits settled users who know how much data and international calling they need and want a price locked in without thinking about it again for a year
Anyone keeping their existing number can do so on either plan by texting PAC to 65075 and giving Lebara the code
Bargain hunters who want a low entry point can start with a rolling plan from around £5 a month and switch later if their needs change

The detail

The practical difference is commitment, not capability. With the 30-day rolling SIM, there's no contract: you pay month to month, and you can cancel, upgrade or downgrade whenever you like, which is genuinely handy if your situation might change, for example if you're a student heading home for summer or someone who hasn't decided whether Vodafone coverage works for them yet. The 12-month plan asks you to stay for a year, and in return you typically lock in your allowance and price so there's nothing to manage. Crucially, neither requires a credit check, which makes Lebara a sensible option for students and new arrivals, and both include the same hallmark feature: free calls to 50+ countries built in (allowances scale with the plan tier, up to unlimited international minutes on the top plans), plus free EU roaming across around 36 destinations and 5G at no extra cost on compatible devices. A reasonable rule of thumb: if you're confident about your usage and want to set it and forget it, the 12-month route keeps things simple; if your life or your data needs are in flux, the rolling plan keeps you free. Allowances, included-country lists and prices change fairly often, so confirm the current details for the specific plan you're eyeing on lebara.co.uk before you decide, and remember you can port your old number to either by texting PAC to 65075.

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Whichever you pick, if you're a new Lebara customer you can join through a referral link and get 50% off your chosen SIM-only plan for the first three months (standard price after), with the discount applying automatically at checkout once you order and activate the SIM. There's no code to type, and if you stay active the person who shared the link may earn a small cash reward as a thank-you.

Prices and allowances change — check the current plan on lebara.co.uk. Last reviewed 1 June 2026.

FAQs

Is there a Lebara referral code to type in?+

No — and that trips a lot of people up. Lebara’s Refer & Earn scheme is link-based, run through Aklamio. There’s no code to enter; you just open a referral link and the 50% off discount is applied automatically at checkout. Check it shows on the order summary before you pay.

What do I get with a Lebara referral link?+

As a new customer you get 50% off for 3 months on your chosen SIM-only plan. After 3 months the plan moves to its standard price (and you can cancel any time — Lebara is no-contract).

How much does the person who refers me earn?+

The referrer gets a cash reward of up to £50 (it scales with the plan you pick), paid to their bank or PayPal — not account credit. That’s why it’s a win-win: you save 50% off, they get a small thank-you from Lebara. We’re upfront about it.

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