SimVala
Travel eSIM

Travel eSIM: prepaid data for 204 countries

A travel eSIM is a prepaid data plan you install with a QR code, so you are online the moment you land. Pick one country, a whole region, or go global. Paid in crypto, with no card and no ID.

or see how it works

Pay in crypto No card, no ID Online in minutes
Updated September 28, 2026 · SimVala editorial
4.8from 39,452 reviews204 countries coveredPay withBitcoin logoMonero logoEthereum logoBNB logoPolygon (POL) logoSolana logoTRON logoUSDT (Tron) logo

Popular destinations

The places travellers reach for most. Tap one to see plans.

Browse all 204 countries

Country, regional or global eSIM?

The more countries a plan covers, the more each gigabyte costs. So match the plan to the trip.

  • Country eSIM

    One destination, or most of the trip in one place.

    204 countries, from $0.69

    Find your country

  • Regional eSIM

    Several countries in one region. Our Europe eSIM covers 33 countries.

    10 regional plans, from $0.99

    See regional plans

  • Global eSIM

    Trips across several regions, or when you do not know where you will land.

    117 countries, from $6.99

    See the global eSIM

Visiting several countries? Our trip calculator prices country, regional and global plans for your exact route.

What is a travel eSIM?

It is a SIM card without the card. The eSIM chip is already inside your phone. You buy a plan, scan a QR code, and the plan downloads onto that chip next to your normal SIM. When you land, your phone joins a local network in that country, so you pay a prepaid local price instead of your home carrier's roaming rates.

  • Prepaid

    You pay once, up front. No contract, no credit check, and nothing renews by itself.

  • Data only

    It gives you mobile data, not a new phone number. Your own number stays on your main SIM.

  • Starts when you connect

    The days count from the first connection in the destination, not from the day you buy.

  • Keeps WhatsApp working

    Apps run over the eSIM's data while your number stays where it is.

New to eSIMs? Our complete guide to eSIMs explains how they work, and the eSIM and phone number guide shows how to add a number if you need one.

What a prepaid eSIM costs

Real prices from our catalog for popular destinations. Each plan lasts at least 30 days from the first connection.

DestinationCheapest plan5 GB, 30 days10 GB, 30 days
Japan$1.09$4.49$7.49
United States$1.29$4.99$9.49
United Kingdom$0.89$3.99$6.49
Thailand$1.09$4.49$7.49
Turkey$0.69$3.49$4.99
France$1.09$4.49$7.49

List prices in USD on 2026-09-28. Deals can lower them further at checkout.

Browse by trip

City travel guides

Local guides to staying online in the world's top cities.

All city guides

Why travellers pick SimVala

  • Pay in crypto, no ID

    Top up with Bitcoin, Monero, or seven other coins. No card, no passport, no account tied to your name.

  • Online in minutes

    Buy before you fly, scan one QR code, and you are connected the second your plane lands.

  • 200+ countries

    Country plans for 204 destinations, regional plans for multi-country trips, and one global eSIM for 117 countries.

  • Keep your own number

    An eSIM adds data alongside your normal SIM, so WhatsApp and your usual number stay exactly where they are.

  • No lock-in

    Prepaid plans that start when you activate, not when you buy. Nothing auto-renews and nothing to cancel.

  • Clear prices

    Every plan shows its data, its days and its price before you pay. No roaming bill later, and unspent balance stays yours.

Connected in three steps

  1. 1

    Top up in crypto

    Add a balance with any of nine coins. No card and no ID, and anything you do not spend stays as balance.

  2. 2

    Pick a plan, get your QR

    Choose the country and the data you need. Your eSIM and its QR code appear in your dashboard right away.

  3. 3

    Scan and connect

    Scan the QR in your phone settings before you travel. It activates the moment you land, no counter, no wait.

Works with the Wi-Fi and data settings you already know, no app to install.

Step by step for your phone: how to activate an eSIM.

Why not just roam or buy a local SIM?

SimVala eSIM

  • Online before you land
  • Pay in crypto, no ID
  • Keep your own number
  • Clear price, no bill shock

Roaming

  • Works instantly
  • Bills can be brutal
  • Needs your home plan
  • Hard to predict cost

Local SIM

  • Cheap once you have it
  • Find a shop on arrival
  • Often show ID to buy
  • Swap out your own SIM

How to choose the best travel eSIM

Whoever you buy from, these six checks separate a good travel eSIM from an annoying one.

  1. 1

    Your phone takes it

    It must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked.

    Check your phone
  2. 2

    It covers every stop

    Read the country list, especially on regional and global plans. Borders are where plans run out.

    Regional plans
  3. 3

    The data fits the trip

    Maps and messages need little. Video and hotspot use a lot. Work out your number before you buy.

    Data calculator
  4. 4

    The clock starts on arrival

    Plans that start at the first connection let you buy early without losing days.

    How activation works
  5. 5

    Unlimited is really unlimited

    Many unlimited plans slow down after a daily amount. Know the speed you drop to.

    Unlimited explained
  6. 6

    You can share it

    If you work from a laptop, make sure hotspot use is allowed.

    Hotspot guide

And one more, if privacy matters to you: how you pay. We take crypto only, with no ID and no email. See how crypto eSIM providers compare.

Selling to travellers yourself? Our eSIM reseller program lets you run your own shop with these plans, at 20% below the prices on this page.

Find your destination

Search any of 204 countries, or jump straight to a region.

EuropeAsiaNorth AmericaLatin AmericaMiddle EastAfricaOceaniaGlobal

Travellers who made the switch

4.8from 39,452 verified reviews
“I only needed data for my holiday, so this was much easier than buying a local SIM.”
GGiulia R.Italy
“Got a virtual number for some work calls. Setup was easy and calls have been fine so far.”
TThomas B.Netherlands
“Used the eSIM in Greece last week. No setup problems, which was honestly what I wanted.”
SSophie D.France
“Bought it before flying to Turkey. Had data as soon as I landed. Very convenient.”
NNikos P.Greece
“First time using an eSIM. I was expecting it to be complicated, but it took maybe five minutes.”
MMarta K.Poland
“Needed a second number for work. So far it has been doing exactly what I needed.”
DDaniel H.Spain
“Used the eSIM around Italy and Austria. Connection was good everywhere I went.”
EEmma S.Ireland
“I travel for work quite often and wanted something I could activate before leaving. This worked well.”
MMarco T.Switzerland
“Bought the eSIM the night before my flight. Installed it at home and forgot about it until I landed.”
AAnna V.Czechia

Keep reading

Travel eSIM questions, answered

What is a travel eSIM?+

A travel eSIM is a prepaid data plan for another country that you install by scanning a QR code. It sits next to your normal SIM, so when you land your phone joins a local network and you are online without roaming or a SIM shop.

Is a prepaid eSIM cheaper than roaming?+

Almost always. US carrier day passes like Verizon TravelPass and AT&T International Day Pass cost $12 a day in most countries. A prepaid travel eSIM usually costs a few dollars for the whole trip, and you see the price before you pay, so there is no bill later.

Should I get a country, regional or global eSIM?+

One country: a country plan, it is cheapest. Several countries in one region, like Europe: a regional plan. Several regions, or you do not know where you will land: a global plan. The global page has a calculator that prices all three for your trip.

Does a travel eSIM come with a phone number?+

No, our eSIMs are data only. WhatsApp and other apps work over data, and your normal number stays on your main SIM. If you want a number of your own abroad, add a virtual number.

Will my phone work with an eSIM?+

Most phones from the last few years support eSIM, including recent iPhones, Google Pixels and Samsung Galaxy phones, as long as the phone is carrier unlocked. Our phone checker tells you in a minute.

When does my plan start?+

When it first connects to a network in the country it covers, not when you buy it. So you can buy and install it days ahead and only start the clock when you land.

Can I keep my normal number and WhatsApp?+

Yes. The eSIM handles data while your physical SIM keeps your number. WhatsApp stays linked to your number and keeps working over the eSIM's data.

Can I use it as a hotspot?+

On most phones, yes. Shared data comes out of your plan like any other use. Because it can depend on the local network, test it soon after you land.

How do I pay, and do I need an account?+

You top up a balance with any of nine coins, then buy from it. There is no card, no ID and no email, just a private account number.

Where are you headed?

Pick your country, pay in crypto, and land connected. No card, no ID, no SIM counter.

Find your eSIM