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Travel basics · 3 min read

Data abroad, minus the hassle.

An eSIM is a SIM that lives inside your phone. You buy a data plan online, scan a QR code, and you are connected: no plastic card to swap, no shop to find at the airport, no roaming charges waiting at home.

Your own number stays exactly as it is. The eSIM sits next to it and only handles mobile data while you travel.

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  • No SIM cardNothing to post, pop out or lose.
  • No queueBought on your phone, ready in minutes.
  • No roamingA fixed price you see before you pay.
  • No riskSame phone, same number, nothing to unlock.

Three things worth knowing.

You can use an eSIM without knowing how it works. If you are curious anyway, this is all there is to it.

It is mobile data abroad

An eSIM gives your phone a data connection in another country. Maps, messaging apps, email, ride-hailing: anything that runs on data simply works.

A QR code sets it up

After checkout we email you a QR code. Scan it once and your phone keeps the eSIM; it switches on when you reach your destination.

Your usual number keeps working

The eSIM does not replace your home plan. Both run side by side, so calls and texts to your normal number still reach you.

From checkout to connected.

  1. 1

    Choose where you are going

    A single country, a region or the whole world. Pay by card or wallet.

  2. 2

    Get your QR code by email

    It arrives a moment after payment. Keep it for the trip.

  3. 3

    Scan it on arrival

    Settings → Mobile data → Add eSIM. That is the whole setup.

  4. 4

    Use your phone as usual

    Maps, video calls, uploads: everything that needs data.

There is nothing new to learn. If you have ever scanned a QR code to see a café menu, you can set up an eSIM.
Really, that is the tutorial.

Why travelers switch

For years the choice abroad was a queue at an airport SIM counter or a hefty roaming bill from your home carrier. An eSIM skips both.

  • Buy before you leave and set it up when you like
  • Local-style data prices instead of roaming rates
  • Keep your home number for calls and sign-in codes
  • Change destinations mid-trip without new hardware

Questions people ask before their first eSIM.

Will my home number still work?
Yes. Your normal SIM keeps handling calls and texts on your usual number. The eSIM is a separate data line, and your phone runs both at once.
Does an eSIM use more battery?
No more than a physical SIM. Your phone does the same work either way; the SIM is just stored digitally.
What if I have no signal when I land?
Check that the eSIM and data roaming are switched on for that line, then restart your phone. If it still will not connect, our support team will sort it out, and if we cannot, our refund policy covers you.
Can I set it up before my trip?
Yes, and we recommend it. Install the eSIM at home while you have Wi-Fi; your plan only starts once it connects in the destination.
Can my phone hold more than one eSIM?
Yes. Most phones can store several eSIMs and use one or two at a time, so you can keep plans for different trips side by side.
Read the full FAQ

Does your phone support eSIM?

Most phones released since 2018 do, including iPhone XS and newer, Pixel 3 and newer and Galaxy S20 and newer. Dial *#06#: if you see an EID number, you are ready.

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