Bulgaria eSIM
EuropeGet a Bulgaria eSIM and connect the moment you land. Buy a prepaid data plan, scan the QR, and you are online in minutes, with no roaming bill and no local SIM to find. Pay in crypto with no ID to buy. Plans start at $1.79.
- Instant delivery to your dashboard
- Prepaid, no contract, no auto-charge
- Works on any eSIM-ready phone
- Paid in crypto, no card or ID to buy
Bulgaria eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated September 2026- Price
- From $1.79
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 3 to 30 days
- Networks
- A1, Yettel
- 5G
- Yes, where available
- Setup
- Scan a QR, ~2 min
- Payment
- Crypto
- ID to buy
- None
Choose your plan
Two ways to go: pick a data plan for a set number of gigabytes, or an unlimited plan sized to your trip length so you never think about data.
Data plans
Choose your gigabytes. Best value if you know roughly what you use.
Unlimited plans
Never watch your data. Just pick how long your trip is.
Prices are in USD and payable in crypto. No contract and no auto-renewal, and any balance you do not use stays on your account for next time.
Turning on roaming can cost $10 or more a day. A whole Bulgaria trip starts at $1.79.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Bulgaria
Bulgaria is one of Europe's oldest and most underrated corners: the dazzling frescoed arcades of the Rila Monastery, ancient Plovdiv (older than Rome or Athens), Roman ruins beneath the streets of Sofia, and the golden beaches and old towns of the Black Sea coast. Add the Rila and Pirin mountains and some of the lowest prices in the EU, and it is a lot of country for very little. An eSIM keeps you online the moment you land.
And handily, Bulgaria has fast, cheap internet to match. You buy the data before you fly, pay from your crypto balance with no ID, and keep your home number on its own SIM for calls and bank codes.
- Fast, cheap 4G and 5G across Sofia, the coast, and the towns.
- Online on arrival at Sofia, Varna, or Burgas.
- One plan for the monasteries, the mountains, and the Black Sea.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Bulgaria eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Bulgaria eSIM vs a local SIM vs roaming
Coverage is fast and cheap on every option across the country. The real differences are for non-EU visitors, and for how privately you can pay. Here is how they compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- City and coast coverageFast
- Pay in crypto, no bank trailYes
- Best suited toNon-EU visitors
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Bulgarian tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- ID to buySometimes
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- City and coast coverageFast
- Pay in crypto, no bank trailNo
- Best suited toLonger stays
- Typical cost, 1 weekAround 10 to 20 BGN
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- City and coast coverageFast
- Pay in crypto, no bank trailNo
- Best suited toEU visitors, short trips
- Typical cost, 1 weekFree within EU, else 10+ a day
EU and EEA visitors roam free on their home plans in Bulgaria, so this is aimed at non-EU travellers and at anyone who prefers to pay privately in crypto. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Bulgaria
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to a major Bulgarian network such as A1, Yettel, or Vivacom. Bulgaria has fast, cheap, wide coverage, so it is quick and near-total across Sofia, the Black Sea coast, and the towns, thinning only high in the Rila and Pirin mountains.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, with data across the rest of Bulgaria. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Coverage by area
Fast, cheap, near-total coverage across Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and the towns, with strong 5G. This is where most of your data goes.
Reliable around Rila, Veliko Tarnovo, and the rolling countryside, with only the odd rural dip.
Signal thins high on the peaks and remote trails, on any network. Download offline maps for the hikes.
How much data do you need in Bulgaria?
Whether your Bulgaria trip is 7 days, 2 weeks, or a month, pick the data size to match. Not sure? Slide your trip length below and we will suggest a plan.
A Bulgaria trip leans on maps, the drive between the coast, the mountains, and the monasteries, translation from Bulgarian, and photos to the cloud. For a one to two week trip, 5 to 10 GB suits most people. The Unlimited tiers, from 3 to 30 days, suit heavier use, and you can top up any time.
Estimate your data for Bulgaria
Social, photos, some video
An estimate to guide you, not a limit. Wi-Fi at your hotel covers a lot, and you can top up any time, so it is fine to start smaller.
Typical usage per hour
Using an eSIM in Bulgaria's top cities
One Bulgaria eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Sofia
Fast 4G and 5G across the capital, from the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the ancient Roman ruins under the streets to Vitosha mountain on the edge of town. Your eSIM keeps maps, transit, and translation live as you explore.
eSIM in Plovdiv
Reliable coverage across one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, from the Roman theatre to the arty Kapana district and the painted houses of the old town. Handy for the sights and the cafes.
eSIM in Rila
Good coverage around the Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's most famous sight, with its striped arcades and vivid frescoes deep in the mountains. It thins on the trails to the Seven Rila Lakes, so download offline maps.
Yes, you can call and text in Bulgaria
Your eSIM is internet. So every calling and messaging app works, just like at home. No new apps to learn, nothing to set up.
Message anyone
WhatsApp, Viber, Messenger all run over your data.
Call home for free
Voice and video on WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Messenger, no call charges.
Need a real number?
A data eSIM has no number of its own. Add a virtual number for codes and a local line.
Grab a Bulgaria number before you fly
Get login codes and a real line to give out, all in your dashboard. Paid in crypto, no ID.
Pay for your Bulgaria eSIM in crypto
This is where SimVala is different. There is no card and no ID to buy. Top up a balance with any of nine coins, then buy your Bulgaria plan from it. Monero is accepted for the strongest privacy, and your QR lands in your dashboard the moment payment confirms.
Bitcoin
Monero
Ethereum
Tether
USD Coin
Solana
BNB
TRON
PolygonPay by QR in one scan
No card details, ever. Just scan and send.
- 1. Pick your coin and amountWe show a payment address and a QR code.
- 2. Scan and send from your walletThe quote holds for 15 minutes, no fee maths.
- 3. Balance ready, buy your planYour eSIM QR lands in your dashboard right away.
Set up your Bulgaria eSIM in about two minutes
No SIM to pop out, nothing to post. It works the same on iPhone and Android. Here is all it takes.
- 1Buy your plan
Pick a plan above and pay from your crypto balance. A few taps and it is done.
- 2Open your QR code
The moment your order completes, your eSIM QR appears in your dashboard.
- 3Add the eSIM in Settings
iPhone: Settings, then Cellular, then Add eSIM. Android: Settings, then Network, then Add eSIM. Scan the QR.
- 4Turn it on and land online
Switch the line on when you land at Sofia or Varna, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Bulgaria line turns on. That is the whole install.
Will it work on your phone?
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM. Not sure? Scan your device in one tap.
Good to know
- •Bulgaria has some of the fastest and cheapest internet in Europe, so coverage in the cities, on the coast, and in the towns is genuinely excellent.
- •EU and EEA visitors already roam free on their home plans here. This eSIM is for everyone else, and for anyone who would rather pay privately in crypto.
- •Bulgarian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, which it gave the world, so a translation app and offline maps earn their keep outside the tourist centres.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and bank codes.
Popular in Bulgaria
Why travellers choose SimVala
“Post-Brexit roaming isn't free, so this covered Sofia, the Rila Monastery, and Plovdiv perfectly. Fast and cheap everywhere. Rila's frescoes are jaw-dropping. Paid in crypto, no ID.”
“Ski season in Bansko working remotely. Bulgaria's internet is genuinely fast and cheap, and coverage held in town and on the slopes. Kept my US number for the bank codes.”
“Black Sea coast, Nesebar and Varna, then Veliko Tarnovo. Great in the towns and on the coast. Cyrillic signs everywhere, so a translation app was handy.”
Visiting more of Europe?
If Bulgaria is one stop of a bigger trip, one regional plan covers the whole area on a single eSIM.
eSIM in Bulgaria: FAQ
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Most phones from the last few years do, including recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models.
How do I pay?+
In crypto only: Bitcoin, Monero, USDT, USDC, Solana, and more.
When does my plan start?+
Your plan validity begins when you install and activate the eSIM, not when you buy it.
Will an eSIM work in Bulgaria?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Bulgaria and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Bulgaria?+
It depends on what you do. Maps and messaging use very little, while video and hotspotting use much more. For a typical one to two week trip, 3 to 5 GB suits most travelers, and you can top up any time.
Can I keep my phone number in Bulgaria?+
Yes. Your home number stays on your physical SIM for calls and codes, while the eSIM carries local data. Both work at once on a dual-SIM phone.
Can I buy my eSIM before I travel?+
Yes, and you should. Buy and install it before you fly, then switch the line on when you land in Bulgaria. Your plan's days only start counting when you activate it, not when you buy.
Does the plan expire?+
Each plan runs for a set number of days once you activate it, shown on the plan. Any balance you have not spent stays on your account for your next trip, so nothing is wasted.
Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?+
On most plans, yes, so you can share your connection with a laptop or a friend. Tethering uses more data, so pick a larger plan if you rely on it.
Do EU visitors even need a Bulgaria eSIM?+
If you have an EU or EEA plan, you already roam free in Bulgaria, so you may not need one. This eSIM is aimed at visitors from outside the EU, such as the UK, the US, and further afield, and at anyone who would rather buy data privately in crypto with no ID.
Is Bulgaria's internet really that fast?+
Yes. Bulgaria consistently ranks among Europe's best for fast, cheap broadband and mobile data, so coverage in the cities, on the Black Sea coast, and in the towns is genuinely excellent, thinning only high in the mountains.
Will I need a translation app in Bulgaria?+
It helps. Bulgarian is written in Cyrillic, the alphabet Bulgaria gave the world, so keeping data live for a translation app and offline maps makes reading signs and menus much easier outside the tourist centres.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Bulgaria?+
Yes. Unlimited plans run from 3 to 30 days, handy for a longer trip or heavy use like hotspotting. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time.
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Ready for Bulgaria?
Pay in crypto, scan the QR, and land connected. No card, no ID to buy. Set it up before you fly and you are online the second you arrive.