Talk:Germany/@comment-141.6.1.80-20160927141330/@comment-24682153-20160927155725

Hi. German providers are very generous about SIM card validity. Most base plans are without a monthly fee and loaded credit never expires. But they can discontinue your SIM after a certain period of inactivity. This will happen after at least one year with the big operators, may be less with some foreign providers like Lyca.

The SIM with the longest validity is currenty Netzclub. They give you 7-8 years after the last top-up. But you'll need to have a German address for getting this SIM card and you'll need to accept their ad mails. Check Netzclub SIM validity by *102#.

Even when your plan is terminated, you can apply to the operator that your standing balance is reimbursed to you. But for that you'll need a bank account attached to European SEPA system.