An EU to UK adapter is the item you forget and then buy at three times the price at the airport. Bought in advance, it costs a few euros.
Why the United Kingdom has its own sockets
The British plug, known as type G, has three rectangular pins and a fuse built into the plug. It is a post-war legacy, from a time when copper was scarce and protecting each appliance individually was preferred. No European plug fits into it.
An adapter does not change the voltage
This is the point everyone confuses, and it can cost you a device. An adapter changes the shape of the plug, nothing else. The United Kingdom supplies 230 volts like mainland Europe, so your devices work normally. For a 110-volt country, you need a voltage converter, which is a different, bigger and more expensive device.
Compact size
Small enough to stay permanently in a travel pouch or a laptop bag. That is the best way not to forget it: never put it anywhere else.
What not to ask of it
It does not add an earth connection if your device has none. It does not protect against power surges. And on a high-power appliance, a hair dryer or a kettle, check that the adapter supports the current: a compact travel model is rated for small electronics, not for heating appliances.
What you receive
- An adapter to a British type G socket
- European two-pin input
- Compact travel size
- Two finishes to choose from
- No voltage conversion
Frequently asked questions
Does it also work in Ireland?
Yes. Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and several Commonwealth countries use the same type G socket.
Can I plug in a hair dryer?
Check the supported current. A compact adapter is meant for small electronics, not heating appliances.
Do I also need a converter?
Not for the United Kingdom, which runs on 230 volts like mainland Europe. Yes for a 110-volt country.












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