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Choosing the Perfect International Roaming Plan: Factors to Consider
Are you planning to travel abroad and want to stay connected with your loved ones or maintain your productivity while on the go? One of the most important considerations is selecting the best international roaming plan that suits your needs. With numerous options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to make a decision. However, by understanding and evaluating certain factors, you can find the perfect international roaming plan that offers both convenience and affordability.
Coverage and Network Compatibility
When it comes to international roaming, one of the first things you should consider is coverage. Not all service providers have extensive coverage in every country, so it’s essential to choose a plan that offers reliable service in your destination. Research different providers and check their coverage maps to ensure they have a strong network presence where you’ll be traveling.
Additionally, network compatibility is crucial. Different countries use different network technologies such as GSM or CDMA. Make sure your device is compatible with the networks available in your destination country. If not, consider unlocking your device or renting/buying a compatible phone locally.
Cost and Data Plans
Cost is always an important consideration when choosing an international roaming plan. Look for plans that offer competitive rates without compromising on quality. Compare pricing structures across various providers and evaluate which one offers the best value for money.
Consider your data usage requirements as well. If you rely heavily on internet access for work or streaming media, choose a plan with generous data allowances or unlimited data options. Keep in mind that excessive data usage might result in reduced speeds or additional charges depending on the plan.
Additional Services and Features
Apart from basic calling and data services, many international roaming plans offer additional features that can enhance your travel experience. Some plans include free incoming calls or messages, while others provide discounted rates for local calls within the destination country.
Look for plans that offer customer support services like 24/7 helplines or online chat support. These can be invaluable if you encounter any issues while abroad. Some plans also provide access to exclusive travel apps or discounts on local attractions, which can add value to your overall experience.
Flexibility and Duration
Consider the flexibility of the international roaming plan you choose. Some plans are available for specific durations, such as daily, weekly, or monthly options. Assess your travel duration and select a plan that aligns with your needs to avoid overpaying for unused services.
Furthermore, check if the plan allows you to easily upgrade or downgrade your package during your trip. This flexibility can be beneficial if you find yourself needing more data or longer validity period than initially anticipated.
In conclusion, choosing the best international roaming plan requires careful consideration of coverage and network compatibility, cost and data plans, additional services and features, as well as flexibility and duration. Take the time to research different providers, compare their offerings, and assess your own needs before making a decision. By doing so, you can ensure seamless connectivity and stay connected with ease during your travels abroad.
This text was generated using a large language model, and select text has been reviewed and moderated for purposes such as readability.
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SMARTY international roaming FAQ

SMARTY SIM only plans all still include EU Roaming capped at a 12GB fair use limit.
If you subscribe to a calls and texts plan, those will also be included as part of your EU roaming allowance. This will let you use your mobile while travelling just as you would at home.
Which locations are covered by SMARTY’s roaming scheme?
SMARTY’s roaming offer covers the following locations:
Comoros & Mayotte
Czech Republic
French Guiana
Liechtenstein
Netherlands
What about SMARTY customers roaming outside the EU?
If you're travelling outside the EU, you'll need to purchase one of SMARTY's “Out of plan” add-ons and then pay as you go. In this case, you'll only pay for what you use as you can put whatever you don't use towards your next month.
Setting up roaming on SMARTY
Before you travel for the first time with SMARTY, you'll need to update one of your settings in order for roaming to work.
On an iPhone you'll need to do the following steps:
Go to ‘Settings’
Tap ‘Mobile Data’
Open ‘Mobile Data Network’
Change the Mobile Data and MMS APN to: mob.asm.net
And for Android phone you'll need to:
Tap ‘More…’ under ‘Wireless & Networks’ or 'Connections'
Open ‘Mobile Network’
Open ‘Access Point Names’ - If you don’t have any access point you’ll need to create a new one and skip to step number 7.
Open ‘Edit Access Point’
Change the APN to: mob.asm.net
You'll also need to set up your "Out of plan" add-ons within your SMARTY account before you leave if you're travelling outside the EU.
Anything else I need to know about SMARTY?
From discounts on unused data to its refer-a-friend scheme, SMARTY offers a lot of useful benefits for signing up.
Take a closer look at what it's got to offer with our one-stop guide .
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Preparing to travel abroad?
Activate your roaming service., enjoy high speed internet while roaming.
Select your roaming data plan now.

Roaming on Postpaid?
Call *888 or *800 for Smart Infinity users to ensure that your roaming service is active.
For hassle-free roaming experience, please update your account & settle any unpaid balance.
Roaming on Prepaid?
Text ROAM ON to 333 before you travel.
When back in the Philippines, text ROAM OFF to 333 to subscribe to local offers. For more info call us at *888 or at +632 88388878 when abroad.
How to subscribe to a data roaming plan?
On your phone’s web browser, go to gigaroam.smart.com.ph , choose your destination and press continue.

Browse among the available data plans and select PROCEED on the plan that you desire.

Enter your mobile number.
You'll be prompted to enter and confirm your One-time PIN.

Select your preferred payment option.
You'll be prompted to input your account details.

A successful notification display will pop up and a text confirmation will be sent to your mobile number.
You’re all set to start surfing abroad!

You will receive a welcome message when you arrive at your destination.

I need help!
I’m not sure if my roaming service is active., we recommend to check before you travel..
Please call our hotline at *888 or *800 for Smart Infinity Users. Or you can also message us on Smart’s Facebook Page.
How do I change my APN settings?
For Sun SIM users only: You need to change your APN settings to use data roaming services abroad.
Sun SIM users need to change APN settings only ONCE. No need to change APN settings for Smart SIM users. There is no need to change your APN settings when you go back to the Philippines.
How to change your APN settings?
On your phone’s settings, go to CELLULAR
Select CELLULAR DATA NETWORK
Change APN to INTERNET
On your phone’s settings, go to to CONNECTIONS
Select MOBILE NETWORKS
Select ACCESS POINT NAMES
Tap on Sun Internet and your current Sun settings will appear
Select APN and change to INTERNET and press OK
I need to speak with a Smart customer care representative.
Help is on the way.
Our customer care representatives are ready to help you out
If you are overseas, call us TOLL FREE at +63 2 8848 8878 .
If you are still in the Philippines, call us at *888 or *800 for Smart Infinity users.
I’m abroad and I don’t have any signal whatsoever.
We are sorry for the hassle. : (.
It could be any of these reasons. It is possible that your roaming service is not active, or there may be a problem with your account.
Our customer care representatives are ready to help you out.
Send us a message on Smart’s Facebook Page or if you are travelling with a friend with an active Smart number, give us a call, TOLL-FREE at +63 2 8848 8878 .
Send us a message on Facebook, now.
I still have no 4G/LTE after turning on my data roaming.
We can sort this out for you..
Do a phone restart. Turn your phone off and wait for at least 2 minutes. Turn it back on and wait for the 4G/LTE to appear. Sometimes it takes awhile.
It did not work? It’s possible your service is not active for data roaming. Give us a call, TOLL-FREE at +63 2 8848 8878 .
I got auto-subscribed to Roam Surf 550
Did you want to subscribe to a different data roaming package we can help you out..
Opt-out first to Roam Surf 550 . Simply click on the opt-out link found on the activation SMS you received for Roam Surf 550.
Ready to subscribe to your preferred roaming package? Click here
Why did this happen? Turning on data roaming without subscribing to a data roaming pack, automatically registers you to Roam Surf 550 for your convenience. To prevent this from happening again, immediately go to roam.smart.com.ph and subscribe to your preferred package, as soon as you turn on your MOBILE DATA and DATA ROAMING while abroad. Or just call us, TOLL FREE at +63 2 8848 8878
I want to see my current roaming subscriptions.
Right away.
You can check your active subscriptions by selecting “ACTIVE” on your data roaming manager. Follow the steps below to get there.
Step 1: You must be outside the Philippines to access the data roaming manager.
Step 2: On your handset, Turn off your WIFI.
Step 1: Turn on MOBILE DATA and DATA ROAMING and wait for 4G/LTE to appear.
Step 1: Go to roam.smart.com.ph and select “ACTIVE

I have issues with my billing.
Allow us to sort it out for you..
If you are overseas, call us TOLL FREE at +63 2 8848 8878 . If you are still in the Philippines, call us at *888 or *800 for Smart Infinity users.
Will I get charged for calls and messages while roaming?
Be informed to prevent unwanted charges., can i subscribe to multiple roaming packages at the same time, we activated this feature for your convenience..
Yes. It is now allowed! Save yourself the time and hassle to subscribe to a new roaming package while abroad. Go ahead and subscribe to the same or new package you want. The system will use up the first packaged subscribed, then automatically move on to the next package once the first package has been consumed.
Do I need to manually select a roaming partner?
No need. we will take care of this for you..
Just set your Network Selection on your phone’s settings to AUTOMATIC and Smart will do the rest.
But for your reference, below are our roaming partners at various country destinations.
Middle East
North america, south america.

SMARTY roaming explained for international & EU countries

You can use your SMARTY allowance for free within 34 EU and European destinations.
The maximum amount of data you can use from your allowance when roaming within the EU is 12GB per month. This fair usage policy applies to all plans with a data allowance greater than 12GB. You can get more data by purchasing a data add-on.
For all other countries, you will be charged at an out of plan rate, which varies country by country. You must top up your account with credit in order to be charged for out of plan rates.
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All SMARTY SIM Only plans include free EU roaming, which allows you to use your regular allowance in 34 European destinations at no additional cost.
You can find the cheapest SMARTY SIM Only deals by using our comparison tools. SMARTY SIMs will work with all phones, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 and Apple iPhone 15 .

In accordance with the fair usage policy, the most data you can use from your allowance when roaming within the EU is 12GB per month.
You can use unlimited minutes and texts to the UK and between the 34 EU and European destinations.
If you need more data because you have approached your data allowance, or you have reached the 12GB fair usage policy, you must purchase a data add-on. Alternatively, you can wait until the start of your next billing cycle for your allowances to reset.
You can use your allowance with SMARTY for free within the following 34 EU and European destinations:
- Comoros & Mayotte
- Czech Republic
- French Guiana
- Liechtenstein
- Netherlands
SMARTY has a 12GB data fair usage policy when roaming for free within the EU and other qualifying European destinations.
This fair usage policy applies to all plans that have a data allowance greater than 12GB.
If you exceed the 12GB limit, you must purchase additional data add-ons, or wait until your allowances reset at the start of the next month.
In addition to the data limit, you cannot spend more than 60 days abroad while using SMARTY . If you exceed 60 days, SMARTY may suspend your SIM card until your roaming usage drops or you can prove you are a permanent UK resident
You can roam in most countries around the world with SMARTY.
If you’re within an EU or selected European destination, you can use your SMARTY allowance as normal.
For all other countries, you cannot use your regular allowance. Instead, you will be charged at separate roaming rates. In order to be charged and continue using SMARTY , you must have credit in your account.
You can top up your account by purchasing a SMARTY out of plan add-on , in increments of £5 up to £15.
Credits never expire. Any unused credit can be converted and used towards your next regular monthly bill.
SMARTY roaming country bands

If you’re visiting a country outside the EU, you will be charged at separate rates when roaming.
Countries are grouped into bands, which determine the rate you will pay to use SMARTY services.
You must have topped up credit in your account in order to be charged. You can top up your account by purchasing a SMARTY out of plan add-on , in increments of £5 up to £15.
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
- Switzerland
- El Salvador
- Kyrgyz Republic
- New Zealand
- North Cyprus
- United States of America
- Bosnia & Herzogovina
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Dominican Republic
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Antigua & Barbuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica (Commonwealth of)
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sierra Leone
- Trinidad & Tobago
- United Arab Emirates
- United States Virgin Islands
- Afghanistan
- Brunei Darussalam
- Burkina Faso
- Congo Dem Rep
- Equatorial Guinea
- Faroe Islands
- French Polynesia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Netherlands Antilles
- Papua New Guinea
- South Korea
- Turkmenistan

If you’re within a EU or selected European country and you run out of data from your monthly allowance or exceed the 12GB fair usage policy, you can purchase a data add-on to continue using data.
Data add-ons never expire. They can also be used within the UK.
You can purchase a data add-on from your SMARTY account .
Currently, the maximum signal you can receive when roaming with SMARTY is 4G. However, 5G may be available in the future.
Yes, all SMARTY plans allow you to use your allowance for free in 34 EU and European destinations, up to a 12GB fair usage policy.
Before roaming with SMARTY , 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 Mobile data -> Mobile Data Options
- Enable Data Roaming
If you're in a county outside the EU, you will be charged at separate roaming rates.
If you're roaming for free within a European country and you run out of data or exceed the 12GB fair usage policy, you must purchase a data add-on to continue using data with SMARTY .
Yes, you can tether to as many devices as you like when roaming with SMARTY . Any regular data limitations that apply when using your phone will also apply to tethering.
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Smarty SIM in MiFi - Need to activate roaming?
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- Start date Feb 10, 2020

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- Feb 10, 2020
We are off through France and Spain soon, so after research on here and the web, we have purchased a Smarty data SIM for our Huawei MiFi . When we activated the SIM through the Smarty site (all very easy), it then says you need to activate international roaming and says:- "Set up your phone before travelling abroad Your SMARTY SIM will not work abroad unless you make a one-off change to your phone settings. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to easily set up your phone." Is this something we need to do? If so, does anyone know how? Or have other people found it works fine overseas in their MiFi without any additional steps? All help greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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I'm happy to do it, but unfortunately their instructions don't include what to do on a MiFi , only various phones. I've been into the setting on the MiFi and can't see any options that look like the ones I see on my iPhone for instance. So it's more a case of not knowing what to do and if I need to do it. I've sent a message to their support but got no response, so was hoping someone on MH Fun might have experience.

if you dont activate the sim in the uk then and set it up you will not get the roaming benefits.
TizzyOnTour said: I'm happy to do it, but unfortunately their instructions don't include what to do on a MiFi , only various phones. I've been into the setting on the MiFi and can't see any options that look like the ones I see on my iPhone for instance. So it's more a case of not knowing what to do and if I need to do it. I've sent a message to their support but got no response, so was hoping someone on MH Fun might have experience. Click to expand...
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately I can't put the sim on my iPhone as that takes the micro size and would mean the sim would then not fit the MiFi after. Think I'm going to have to persevere with the MiFi.
Phill D said: if you dont activate the sim in the uk then and set it up you will not get the roaming benefits. Click to expand...

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The Smarty card we have fitted in our Huawei mifi worked fine throughout Europe after initially activating the sim card through the Smarty site. Pete
Emmit said: You need a friend with a phone that has the same size Sim. Put the Sim in that (temp) and then transfer it to the MiFi Surely??? Click to expand...
Tykatem said: The Smarty card we have fitted in our Huawei mifi worked fine throughout Europe after initially activating the sim card through the Smarty site. Pete Click to expand...

It appears that what you need to do is change the APN (Access Point Name). You can do this on your device using the Huawei app (click the settings cog, then network, APN, and so on)

TizzyOnTour said: Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately I can't put the sim on my iPhone as that takes the micro size and would mean the sim would then not fit the MiFi after. Think I'm going to have to persevere with the MiFi. Click to expand...
Langtoftlad said: What make of MiFi is it...? I have a Huawei and there is an app available which allows you to make changes to the settings. You can get [cheap] sim adapters which could be used to make the SIM the correct size. Click to expand...
klaatu said: It appears that what you need to do is change the APN (Access Point Name). You can do this on your device using the Huawei app (click the settings cog, then network, APN, and so on) Click to expand...
As I said - and repeated by klaatu Get the app https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/huawei-hilink-mobile-wifi/id546979875 Copy the settings from the Smarty site
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It looks like you have activated the sim.... sims come from various companies. These companies piggy back from about 4 major network provider companies.... Bt/Vodafone etc. if you have a phone number or ref number for the sim and you will have, go onto the smarty website or whatever you called it log in again.... go into the settings section and look for and activate the roaming. Like has been stated already, These companies started recently and i have virgin 100gb per month which piggy backs and my Vodafone for my iPhone which is an actual provider. Both my phone and mobile router allows countries in Europe to use your allocated data as though you were at home.. Spain France Germany... all those common EU Countries are covered.. Just a thought .... You may not be able to find the settings if the data allocation for Europe is counted as though at home. So check what the company state. On my iPhone for example i receive texts telling me about free roaming. ..... if in doubt you can always use an iPhone or something as your hotspot... hope this helps
Paul Henshaw said: It looks like you have activated the sim.... sims come from various companies. These companies piggy back from about 4 major network provider companies.... Bt/Vodafone etc. if you have a phone number or ref number for the sim and you will have, go onto the smarty website or whatever you called it log in again.... go into the settings section and look for and activate the roaming. Like has been stated already, These companies started recently and i have virgin 100gb per month which piggy backs and my Vodafone for my iPhone which is an actual provider. Both my phone and mobile router allows countries in Europe to use your allocated data as though you were at home.. Spain France Germany... all those common EU Countries are covered.. Just a thought .... You may not be able to find the settings if the data allocation for Europe is counted as though at home. So check what the company state. On my iPhone for example i receive texts telling me about free roaming. ..... if in doubt you can always use an iPhone or something as your hotspot... hope this helps Click to expand...
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SMARTY's EU roaming: why it's here for the foreseeable future

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While other mobile networks are getting rid of their EU roaming, we think SMARTY's is here to stay for a good while. Here's why. Last updated: 28th March 2022.
Roaming on SMARTY
What you get with smarty’s roaming.

✔ You do need to set it up before you leave How to activate it
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SMARTY’s parent company, Three, were one of the first networks to pull their inclusive EU roaming schemes. But SMARTY have kept their policy in place, letting you roam with your UK plan in these 34 EU/EEA destinations .
It works on every plan, even their cheapest here:
They cover most popular EU holiday destinations. Unfortunately SMARTY don’t offer inclusive roaming beyond the EU, so you’ll have to top up and pay as you go ( see rates here ) outside Europe.
There are a couple of downsides to their EU roaming. While you’re abroad you’ll be restricted to 12GB if your plan is over that amount. And you’ll have to turn roaming on manually before you leave, or you could end up with no network connection.
But it’s a much better roaming scheme than Three’s or any other network that makes you pay a daily fee to roam. And 12GB will be enough for a short trip for most people. So, SMARTY’s roaming is decent overall.
Useful link: How to set up EU roaming on your SMARTY SIM
Why we think SMARTY will keep their EU roaming in place

✔ SMARTY likely won’t change their EU roaming Read full guide
From everything we’ve seen, we think SMARTY will keep their EU roaming scheme in place for the foreseeable future. It takes up a decent chunk of their marketing, and is one of the reasons people would join them over Three .
We’ve actually spoken to the people behind SMARTY in real life. They see EU roaming as one of the key ways they add value to SMARTY, while Three is more of a premium option with worldwide roaming options.
Since most of SMARTY’s low-cost rivals still have their EU roaming schemes in place, it makes sense to keep it on SMARTY, so as not to fall behind.
So, we predict that SMARTY will not get rid of their EU roaming in 2022. But that doesn’t mean they won’t make any changes. We’ll keep this page updated to reflect any changes they make if and when they happen.
Useful link: SMARTY’s guide to their EU roaming
What if SMARTY did remove EU roaming?

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This is purely hypothetical, but let’s say SMARTY removed their EU roaming scheme tomorrow. What would your options be then?
All of SMARTY’s SIM only plans are 1-month deals . This means you can leave them whenever with very little notice. If they make a change that you don’t like you’re more than free to leave.
If EU roaming is important to you and you wanted to stay on Three’s network then your best option would be iD Mobile . Their prices are similar to SMARTY’s, but they offer contracts rather than 1-month plans. Their EU roaming is decent , but not the best.
Our number one best network for EU roaming is Tesco Mobile . While they’re a little bit pricier than SMARTY, they let you roam in the EU with no fair usage policies. They’re the only network that let you use your whole allowance while abroad.
Because it’s so easy to switch from SMARTY and because all their low-cost rivals offer inclusive EU roaming, we can’t see SMARTY getting rid of their own scheme. But it’s good to know your options just in case.
Useful link: Our guide to the best EU roaming networks
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- With Very Pay you can spread the cost of your purchases.
Representative 44.9% APR variable
What is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)?
BNPL is an interest bearing option that allows you to delay payments on your purchases for up to 12 months depending on how much you spend. The delayed payment period starts from the date of order (including pre-ordered items and those not ready for immediate dispatch).
- BNPL for 6 months when you spend £100 or more.
- BNPL for 9 months when you spend £150 or more.
- BNPL for 12 months when you spend £300 or more.
The delayed payment period and qualifying minimum order value is subject to offer and your account status and may be different to the values shown here. If you are eligible for BNPL your offer details will be confirmed in checkout.
How is interest calculated? Interest is calculated from date of order and compounded daily. The interest will be added to your account as a lump sum at the end of the delayed payment period. This means you will pay interest on interest.
How to avoid paying interest? You can avoid all of the interest by paying the cash price before the end of the delayed payment period, this can be done in one full payment or multiple partial payments. Making partial payments without clearing the cash price in full will reduce the amount of interest charged at the end of the delayed payment period.
Remember, if you choose not to pay the cash price before the end of the delayed payment period a lump sum of compound interest will be charged to your account.
How do I make a BNPL payment? To make a full or partial payment simply log into your account. You can allocate your payment to the specific BNPL you wish to pay off. Alternatively, you can call us.
What happens after the delayed payment period?
If you have paid the cash price in full before the end of the delayed payment period, you will not pay any interest.
If you have not paid the cash price in full or have only made a partial payment, a lump sum of interest will be charged to your account. Any outstanding balance plus the interest will now become payable.
As the outstanding balance, plus the interest now form part of your payable balance they will attract interest at your account rate, meaning you will pay interest on interest. This will be included within your account minimum payment request every month and cannot be repaid using Take 3.
What is excluded from BNPL? The costs for delivery, installation services and monthly insurance products cannot be placed on BNPL.
Do I still have to pay my monthly minimum payment? Yes, allocating payments to BNPL will not cover the minimum payment on your account. If you have a non-BNPL balance, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement.
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Representative 44.9% APR variable.
Over 18's only. Very Pay credit is provided, subject to status, by Shop Direct Finance Company Limited. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Goods and services provided by Shop Direct Home Shopping Limited. First Floor, Skyways House, Speke Road, Liverpool L70 1AB.
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Representative 44.9% APR variable. APR representative variable (annual interest rate of 44.9% variable).
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The code can only be used once, and not at the same time as other offer codes. Pre-order and sale items, Financial Services products and delivery/ installation charges are excluded from the offer. Please note that if you return items from the order the credit will be reversed if the order value falls below the minimum required.
What is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)? BNPL is an interest-bearing option that allows you to delay payments on your purchases for up to 12 months depending on how much you spend. The delayed payment period starts from the date of order (including pre-ordered items and those not ready for immediate dispatch). Subject to eligibility, you may choose from: BNPL for 6 months when you spend £ or more. BNPL for 9 months when you spend £ or more. BNPL for 12 months when you spend £ or more. The delayed payment period and qualifying minimum order value is subject to offer and your account status and may be different to the values shown here. If you are eligible for BNPL your offer details will be confirmed in checkout. How is interest calculated? Interest is calculated from date of order and compounded daily. The interest will be added to your account as a lump sum at the end of the delayed payment period. This means you will pay interest on interest. How to avoid paying interest? You can avoid all of the interest by paying the cash price before the end of the delayed payment period, this can be done in one full payment or multiple partial payments. Making partial payments without clearing the cash price in full will reduce the amount of interest charged at the end of the delayed payment period. Remember, if you choose not to pay the cash price before the end of the delayed payment period a lump sum of compound interest will be charged to your account. How do I make a BNPL payment? To make a full or partial payment simply log into your account. You can allocate your payment to the specific BNPL you wish to pay off. Alternatively, you can call us. What happens after the delayed payment period? If you have paid the cash price in full before the end of the delayed payment period, you will not pay any interest. If you have not paid the cash price in full or have only made a partial payment, a lump sum of interest will be charged to your account. Any outstanding balance plus the interest will now become payable. As the outstanding balance, plus the interest now form part of your payable balance they will attract interest at your account rate, meaning you will pay interest on interest. This will be included within your account minimum payment request every month and cannot be repaid using Take 3. What is excluded from BNPL? The costs for delivery, installation services and monthly insurance products cannot be placed on BNPL. Do I still have to pay my minimum payment? Yes, allocating payments to BNPL will not cover the minimum payment on your account. If you have a non-BNPL balance, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement.
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3 payments, 3 months, pay no interest.
- Take 3 is always available with Very Pay for every item you purchase, any time you shop
- You don't need to select Take 3 at checkout, simply add your purchases to your credit account and we will automatically calculate your Take 3 payment for you
- All you need to do is pay the Take 3 amount shown on your statement, by the due date and you'll pay no interest
- There's no extra cost, just a payment option that allows you to delay payment for at least 20 days and split the cost of your purchases into 3 equal payments
- You can use Take 3 as many times as you want as long as you have the available credit on your Account
- With Take 3 you can choose to pay less than the Take 3 amount. However, if you do, interest will be charged at your account rate
*Excludes purchases on Buy Now Pay Later.
Very Pay gives you a choice of ways to pay
- You always have the flexibility to pay a monthly amount that suits you.
- This must be at least £5 or 7% of your balance. The minimum payment is detailed on your statement. If you pay this way you will be charged interest, and it will take you longer to pay off your balance.
Remember, your interest rate information is in 'My Account'. Just click the 'My Details' tab, and then into 'My APR'.
- This lets you split the cost of anything over 3 months.
- Plus, you pay nothing for at least 20 days.
- If you choose not to make your Take 3 payments, then you'll pay interest on your balance at your account rate.
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
- BNPL is an interest-bearing option that allows you to delay payments on your purchases for up to 12 months depending on how much you spend.
- The costs for delivery, installation services and monthly insurance products cannot be placed on BNPL.
- If eligible, the delayed payment period and minimum order values to qualify for Buy Now Pay Later will be detailed in checkout and are subject to offer.
- The delayed payment period starts from the date of order (including pre-ordered items and those not ready for immediate dispatch).
- If you choose not to pay the cash price before the end of the delayed payment period a lump sum of compound interest will be charged to your account.
- This will attract interest at your account rate, meaning you will pay interest on interest. This will be included within your account minimum payment request on your monthly statement and cannot be repaid using Take 3 .
- Remember, avoid interest by paying the cash price before the end of the delayed payment period, this can be done in one full payment or multiple partial payments.
Representative Example This represents a typical cost of using Very Pay: Representative 44.9% APR variable (annual interest rate of 44.9% variable). A personalised credit limit, typically £1,000. You may be offered other promotional interest rates.
VeryPay gives you a choice of ways to pay
You can choose to pay monthly with flexible monthly payments.
- This will attract interest at your account rate, meaning you will pay interest on interest. This will be included within your account minimum payment request on your monthly statement and cannot be repaid using Take 3. .
You can pay in full today using a credit or debit card.
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This represents a typical cost of using VeryPay:
Representative 44.9% APR variable (annual interest rate of 44.9% variable). A personalised credit limit, typically £1,000. You may be offered other promotional interest rates.
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