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amaysim As You Go Plan $10.00 ($10 Credit with 365 Days Validity) @ amaysim

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amaysim As You Go Plan $10.00 ($10 Credit with 365 Days Validity) @ amaysim
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WatchNerd on 28/05/2023 - 00:04 amaysim.com.au (12994 clicks)
Last edited 23/06/2023 - 11:40 by 1 other user

Handy if you want to park your number or need a phone for mainly receiving calls with data turned off.
Also I think Amaysim works overseas for receiving SMS (please comment if you know for sure).

  • Credit lasts for 365 days
  • 12c / min standard calls to mobile & landlines
  • 12c / standard SMS
  • 5c / MB data
  • 29c/min calls to 13 numbers, free calls to 18 numbers in Australia
  • 12c/min voicemail retrieval
  • Optus 4G Network with VoLTE
  • No lock-in contract
  • Bring your number or pick a new one
  • Free SIM delivery

Credit to member - shxhshzhz for mentioning this plan here as I wasn't aware of it, so thought it was worth sharing.

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  • ifuggedxyz on 28/05/2023 - 00:12
    +17

    Not really a bargain I think, as it is one of their standard plans and is always available?

    • Chazzozz on 28/05/2023 - 08:19
      +2

      Agreed, I’ve had this same plan for at least two years. I use it as my burner phone for Gumtree ads and SMS verification.

      • timhn on 28/05/2023 - 09:18

        Do you renew with just $10 on 2nd year?

        • grog on 28/05/2023 - 09:29
          +2

          Yep i just add $10 each year and it builds up the credit, good for junk incoming confirmations etc on a spare fone.

        • Chazzozz on 28/05/2023 - 09:29

          Yes, that's the minimum amount you can add. However, I think any remaining amount rolls over; I'm pretty sure that last year I had about $2.50 credit left and after topping up by $10 it kept the remainder.

        • kaikor on 01/06/2023 - 20:00

          Yes, i just went to woolies and buy a $10 recharge voucher, have been keeping my in law number like this for past 3 years, as he never call anyone but did receive calls instead.

    • ab c on 29/11/2024 - 18:53

      Lets share the versatility of STARTER-pack by Amaysim…to park your MAIN # for 2 years.

      They are useful to buy,
      1.Amaysim-phone with-voucher via EXISTING-plan: $0 (already a customer) or $10 renewal (instead of $30): https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15809155/redir
      2.10Gb for 7d @ $10 credit: short term use.
      3.remaining credit maybe use to park your main # for 2 years: mainly to receive calls & sms (eg internet-banking).

      Why 2 years?
      1.The 1st year is when you leave $10 UN-use credit in your account. This credit has a 1 yr expiry date, https://ibb.co/61S1pNj
      2.@364d, you convert the credit to PAYG, extending your MAIN # for a 2nd year.

      How do I know it works? I received a test sms sent to my MAIN # on 29Nov24.

      You must port your MAIN# when you 1st activate STARTER-pack.

      STARTER-pack are often on-sale @ 50% off.

      Btw, Amaysim do read OzBargain posts & hence can change their system.

      • ifuggedxyz on 30/11/2024 - 00:57

        What do you mean by "… @364d, you convert the credit to PAYG …", and how do you do this? Isn't the service on PAYG plan already?

        • ab c on 30/11/2024 - 06:55

          No-> ' Isn't the service on PAYG plan already'

          My use, I bought a $30 STARTER-pack & use $10 credit to buy $10 plan. At the end of the plan, the account is still active because there is credit, the mobile # can receive call & text as per image attached. But mobile # can't call-OUT or send-OUT sms because I've NOT selected any plan. Amaysim set-up of account with credit with feature is similar to those who want to park their MAIN #.

          Once you activate STARTER-pack, credit has a 1 year life, hence just before expiry date (@364 day), use the remaining credit to buy a PAYG plan.

          My $30 credit were used as follow,
          1.buy $10 plan…twice,
          2.buy PAYG plan with $10 remaining credit…likely to be able to purchase with lower amount.

          • ifuggedxyz on 01/12/2024 - 15:06

            @ab c: Still confused.

            So what plan do you activate the starter pack on, and what plan are you on at day 364?

            And how do you buy PAYG plan? Do you go Manage your plan > Change your plan > choose $0 As You Go Plan under "4G Plans"?

            • ballistykx on 01/12/2024 - 16:53

              @ifuggedxyz: @ifuggedxyz Starter pack an be activated on the AYG plan straight away and you get all the included credit for a year.

              You can add $10 credit at anytime and that changes your credit expiry to another year from the date you added it.

              • ifuggedxyz on 01/12/2024 - 17:12
                +1

                @ballistykx: I got all that, but I didn't get what @ab c meant by;

                buy PAYG plan with $10 remaining credit

                Or maybe he meant adding $10 credits?

            • ab c on 01/12/2024 - 19:34

              @ifuggedxyz:

              So what plan do you activate the starter pack on

              As per my comments & I said it twice, '1.buy $10 plan…twice', '10Gb for 7d @ $10 credit'

              And how do you buy PAYG plan? Do you go Manage your plan > Change your plan > choose $0 As You Go Plan under "4G Plans"?

              Yes, if you want to use the 100% credit in the plan (say $30 in my case) to apply all to PAYG.

              The example given above is to show the versatility of STARTER-pack, by Amaysim.

  • beastontheroad on 28/05/2023 - 00:12
    +12

    Isn't the $5 Aldi Mobile starter kit a cheaper option?

    • WatchNerd on 28/05/2023 - 00:17
      +34

      Aldi $5 PAYG is now 60 day expiry on included credit when activated from 24 May 2023.

      So you'll need to recharge, the minimum is $15 ($20 for 365 days). Plus call rates are 15c per min, SMS 15c.

      • beastontheroad on 28/05/2023 - 00:30
        +10

        That's good to know, I won't be buying another one.

      • anxuanyu on 28/05/2023 - 00:44

        Correct, I actived one 5$ ALDI maybe 2 weeks ago, and it ask me to add on 15$ or other. I was confused why I can not top up 60days later?

        I used to try to test the signal, but don't want to spend at least 20$ on an unknown telecom company.

        Don't have time to argue, just give up.

        • AndrewMTG on 28/05/2023 - 03:35

          oh shi, i got my aldi $5 starter pack a coupl months ago, i haven't activated it yet so it'll no longsf last a year???1 😕

          • ShoeyAU on 01/06/2023 - 21:48

            @AndrewMTG: I got one and activated it b4 the T&C change, and still have one unactivated and didn't realise till now. I might take it back.

            • AndrewMTG on 01/06/2023 - 22:17

              @ShoeyAU: ah shoot so i messed up not activating before the tnc change

        • jayzee on 02/07/2023 - 11:39

          I thought whether to top up after activation is optional?

          Their T&C reads:
          The Pay As You Go $5 plan comes with $5 of included credit to be spent on calls, messaging and data as outlined below. The expiry period of the included $5 credit is 60 days. The expiry period of the subsequent PAYG Top Up credit is 365 days.

      • bcYield on 28/05/2023 - 00:58
        +1

        365 days expiry on PAYG Top Ups

        So the number will remain active for the whole year except for the credit, right?

        • JoeTripodi on 28/05/2023 - 07:54

          The credit stays too if you get the PAYG $15

      • mewx on 28/05/2023 - 10:21
        +1

        oh thanks for the info!! I used to use Amysim from 365 day PAYG, and then switched to Aldi because it's cheaper. Now, it's time to switch back LOL

  • WhyAmICommenting on 28/05/2023 - 00:14

    Is there anything stopping you from putting this in an Apple Watch and just using it for phone calls?

    • drfuzzy on 28/05/2023 - 00:36
      +34

      The laws of physics.

      (The Apple Watch doesn't have a sim tray)

      • jumpypotato53 on 28/05/2023 - 04:07
        +5

        I've activated an eSim on Amaysim the other day. They don't support the same number in 2 sims but they definitely do support eSim.

      • WhyAmICommenting on 28/05/2023 - 09:06
        +1

        Excellent observation. Many thanks.

    • tharlow on 28/05/2023 - 00:37
      +11

      Can I use an amaysim eSIM with my wearable or smartwatch?

      No, not yet, but watch this space!

      https://www.amaysim.com.au/plans/esim

      • kozi on 28/05/2023 - 07:53
        +6

        I have this plan as an esim in my samsung watch as a completely seperate plan and number, had to change a setting in the samsung app to allow a seperate plan on the watch, but it worked… then it was a pain getting the amaysim app to recognise that the esim was activated, but got there in the end.

        • IsTops on 28/05/2023 - 08:06

          Will give this a go. Cheers

        • ClaudeVL on 28/05/2023 - 08:09
          +1

          Hi can you please share the steps on how to set the esim to work on your samsung watch? Happy for you to DM. I've tried to with dual sim, where I tried to setup the esim, but it doesn't allow it since its a prepaid sim.

          • kozi on 28/05/2023 - 10:26
            +3

            @ClaudeVL: the trick was enabling the test esim feature in the app, then you can scan the esim qr code onto the watch, rather then trying to connect your phones sim… was about six months ago, so can't remember all the steps, but followed what people suggested on reddit, think it was this post and replies…. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/…

        • richardhead on 28/05/2023 - 08:17

          hey would you be able to explain how to do this? much appreciated

    • kaleidoscope on 28/05/2023 - 14:41

      no. you will need to improvise few things

  • shxhshzhz on 28/05/2023 - 00:21
    +4

    Good of you to post it. Amaysim seem to have it not easily accessible on their site. Kind of hidden away.

  • enigma48 on 28/05/2023 - 00:31
    +7

    Can’t comment on amaysim and overseas texts.

    But this is definitely possible with Optus’ Flex plan (as of Jan 2023 and ages before that). You need to add credit at least once every 6 months to keep it active, but you receive texts while roaming internationally for free.

    I ported to Optus before a trip (their coverage here isn’t great), paid for a couple $1 recharges, and kept my number active for 5 months. Arrived back and ported away.

    Not being able to receive SMSes while overseas nearly broke my partner. Her phone died and every important app/service wanted to text her Australian number before she could transfer/activate in the new phone. We were in the mobile shop for about 4 hours.

    • bdl on 28/05/2023 - 00:46
      +5

      There's a chance the Flex plans will be replaced with Flex Plus ones in September :( https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/News/Optus-prepai…

      The $1-every-186-days Flex plan is grandfathered and not available to new subscribers, either :(

    • bcYield on 28/05/2023 - 01:04

      Charged me 2x $1 for some reason last time I renewed both the same on 2 numbers. Is it required internet/wifi to receive texts? or they have partnered mobile companies overseas hence then only for some countries I guess?

    • VaTo on 28/05/2023 - 01:39
      +11

      I'm an Amaysim customer and can confirm it is free to receive SMS overseas. So far I've used it in USA and many south american countries with no issues at all

    • Onemoredeal on 28/05/2023 - 04:03

      I had an Aldi sim for use internationally while I worked overseas for 3 years just to receive texts to maintain the ability to complete two factor authentication on several services . Was a great help when you need that Aussie number

  • BROKENKEYBOARD on 28/05/2023 - 00:33
    +8

    Prepaid packs at the grocery store are usually on sale that get you more credit like $10 for $30 credit, just remember to select long expiry when activating.

    • Neoika on 28/05/2023 - 07:22

      VF SP $30 180 DAYS
      VF SP $40 365 DAYS
      OP SP $30 186 DAYS

      amaysim is good for recharge at the same price.

      • Vater Woods on 28/05/2023 - 07:34

        Optus have removed the long expiry option more than a year ago.
        You can still do it through phone call or chat, but it takes forever.

        • Neoika on 28/05/2023 - 07:36

          Last time(within 4 weeks) I saw the option when activated a SIM.

          • Vater Woods on 28/05/2023 - 07:43
            +1

            @Neoika: That is really weird, my last three long expiry are all through phone calls and chat as Long expiry option was not available on Windows or Android phone.

            • Neoika on 28/05/2023 - 07:49
              +1

              @Vater Woods: I just did a test on a $2 SIM and it has the option to select long expiry. It could be the cause that when the SIM was purchased, i.e. after a cut-off date, the SIM loses the option.

              In addition, I do not have a $30 SP at hand so that the result may vary.

    • 0jay on 28/05/2023 - 10:19

      Wish I’d thought of this a month ago

  • Morien on 28/05/2023 - 00:52
    +3

    You can change plans to these as well.

    So if you get it during a time when Amaysim have a plan on sale for less than the Cashback given (one of the 'profit' deals), you can park your number for a year effectively for free.

    Actually, more than a year because of the first month being on a different plan, and it isn't terminated straight away.

    • liam2040 on 28/05/2023 - 03:52
      +4

      I've kept a dormant number with them for years, and having a quick look at my account history, it's 14-16 months before they tell you they're really going to recycle your number. That's when i recharge with $10.

      • HardQuiz on 28/05/2023 - 09:40

        Thanks. Exactly what I wanted to know.

    • fraxinus on 28/05/2023 - 11:33

      You can change plans to these as well.

      I was wondering about that. There’s a 50% sale on currently for their 6 and 12 month plans, so if you get the 1 year plan for $60 now but don’t want to renew after the initial year for the standard $120, you can instead switch to this As You Go 365-day plan at $10 for the second year (minus data inclusions naturally)?

  • RowanLucas on 28/05/2023 - 01:44

    Any data included?

    • tharlow on 28/05/2023 - 05:48

      5c/MB data, or add a data plan

      Data plans start from $15/2GB and last for 28 days

      • wisdomtooth on 28/05/2023 - 06:21
        +3

        Use a free (or often better than free!) Boost monthly plan for data (if you have a dual sim phone). That's what I do, though with annual Woolies for calls (for the monthly 10% grocery discount, and bc I need Telstra reception).

        • El cheepo on 28/05/2023 - 06:48
          +3

          Never thought of that, good idea.

        • bhunter101 on 28/05/2023 - 07:19

          What woolies plan are you on? Link?

        • X200T on 28/05/2023 - 12:26

          what do you mean by "Use a free (or often better than free!) Boost monthly plan for data" ? Do you have link which boost plan you refer to?

          • wisdomtooth on 28/05/2023 - 13:58
            +1

            @X200T: Are you new here?

            • X200T on 28/05/2023 - 14:41

              @wisdomtooth: i thought we're comparing with cheap way to park your number or yearly plan with low data, boost overall doesn't fall in this category vs amaysim in this case

              • wisdomtooth on 28/05/2023 - 16:41
                +1

                @X200T:

                or yearly plan with low data

                … or a yearly plan plus a series of free — or better ;D — monthly data plans (the latter category is the one which Boost falls under).

      • 0jay on 28/05/2023 - 10:21

        Calculated by the KB or..?

  • ev3nfl0w on 28/05/2023 - 02:03
    +11

    Currently on this plan from overseas. Can confirm that (a) you can apply for an esim; (b) you can receive free SMS on your Australian mobile number (handy for 2FA).

    • cjoosyd on 28/05/2023 - 02:43

      So free roaming for receive only SMS without International Roaming Pack?

      • ballistykx on 28/05/2023 - 07:07
        +1

        Yes, they have decent roaming packs too if you need calls and text

      • ShouldIBuyIt on 28/05/2023 - 11:20

        this

  • talentmyj on 28/05/2023 - 05:58
    -1

    Why I couldn't find the $10on the page?

  • Fairmont on 28/05/2023 - 06:25

    I can't find the recharge options after 12 months on their website?

  • Stoffel on 28/05/2023 - 06:28
    +1

    Have been doing this for four years since I left. Receives texts fine

    • hexapling on 28/05/2023 - 08:05

      What about receiving calls? Are those free as well?

      • Stoffel on 15/06/2023 - 10:29

        Pretty sure you have to pay for them. I just use it for 2FA texts when logging into bank accounts etc

    • Hamlet on 28/05/2023 - 09:15
      +1

      Are you using the e-sim? Or do you have a spare phone in addition to your international phone to receive Australian text while overseas?

      • Stoffel on 15/06/2023 - 10:30
        +1

        Sorry for the late reply. I have a dual sim phone and just use the Amaysim sim to receive texts

  • bhunter101 on 28/05/2023 - 07:20

    Looking for a cheap 12m plan for 2FA, eSIM and Telstra network. Can you guys please recommend?

  • sunaus on 28/05/2023 - 08:20

    aldi $5 kit for 1 year gone, and then this should be cheapest.

  • mememe123 on 28/05/2023 - 09:53

    I've used a dormant Amaysim SIM overseas (Asia, the Americas) for years (up to 12 months without top up in any one stretch) and received SMS for free without problems in the recent past. In fact I would get messages from my bank every time I made an ATM withdrawal, immediately.

    You can't receive calls for free though. I wasn't on this plan but just their regular month to month, but auto top up switched off.

    • Ammarch99 on 04/06/2024 - 10:08

      Does amaysim have wifi calling?

      • ballistykx on 04/06/2024 - 14:04

        Yes but only in Australia.

  • PandaInPants on 28/05/2023 - 10:12

    Just download their app and showing as you go plan for $0?

    • wisdomtooth on 28/05/2023 - 10:29

      Gave it a go with a virtual card on a maxed out account, and yeah… no go. It did try charging the 10 bucks. Yeah, not sure what the $0 is about. I did notice there is a field for a promo code, so maybe there was Chinese whispers between Marketing and Webdesign, and there is a promo free option. Or… $0 means PAYG?

  • easternculture on 28/05/2023 - 10:25
    +1

    Luckliy im on postpaid so i have talk and text means i dont have to pay $10 yearly. Have 20 parked gold numbers for free (that ive managed to find while browsing their available numbers over the years)

    • wisdomtooth on 28/05/2023 - 10:29

      "gold numbers"?

      • easternculture on 28/05/2023 - 10:30
        +1

        Yeh triple and quadriple digits
        Like 048 XXX YY, 048 XXXXYY

        Good thing about postpaid, you have unlimited numbers.

        With prepaid you are restricted to 4 by law under your name. You declare this when you sign up a new prepaid service (that you do not have 4 services)

    • koplik8 on 10/09/2023 - 13:46

      Lol I was looking at the same thing and found a gold number for free. All the new numbers start with 04789

  • VestMogen on 28/05/2023 - 10:27

    Is answering a phone call free?

    • easternculture on 28/05/2023 - 10:34
      +1

      Yes, but what i find about this plan, is when you switch your phone on and off, there is some data leak before you manage to switch data off

      You will see the occational 10 and 15c charges due to the data leak

      • randomdude on 29/05/2023 - 10:12

        A little tip - disable or delete the APN associated with this SIM and then there will be no data transfer, even after reboot

        • wisdomtooth on 29/05/2023 - 10:17

          Had to look it up; here is what Brave's AI says:

          An Access Point Name (APN) is a set of details that your device needs to connect to mobile data.1 It is often pre-configured for your SIM card, but may need to be manually adjusted for your device. To configure data for your SIM card in your device, you need to know the three letters and the right APN.0 To view and edit your APN on your iPhone or iPad, insert your SIM card or use eSIM, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network, and tap Cellular Data Network. If you don't see the option to use carrier settings, follow the steps below to enter your APN settings.2

  • mewx on 28/05/2023 - 10:34

    Does anyone know what the last date to activate the sim is (say if I order one today)?

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