Guernsey eSIM
EuropeGet a Guernsey 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 $1.99.
- 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
Guernsey eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated October 2026- Price
- From $1.99
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 3 to 30 days
- Networks
- Sure, Airtel-Vodafone
- 5G
- Yes, where available
- Setup
- Scan a QR, ~2 min
- Payment
- Crypto
- ID to buy
- None
Choose your plan
Pick a data plan for a set number of gigabytes or an unlimited plan 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 Guernsey trip starts at $1.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Guernsey
Guernsey is a Channel Island closer to France than to Britain: a green, cliff-fringed Crown Dependency off the Normandy coast, with its own parliament, its own pound, and a gentle pace all its own. Its heart is St Peter Port, a steep harbour town of Regency houses and cobbled lanes watched over by Castle Cornet, and its past runs deep, from Victor Hugo's exile home where he wrote Les Miserables to the bunkers of the WWII German occupation. Add the car-free island of Sark and tiny Herm next door, and get an eSIM before you fly and land already online.
Guernsey is small and well developed, so coverage is excellent across the island, thinning on the wilder cliff paths and the smaller islands. As a Crown Dependency outside the UK and the EU, home plans can roam here at a surcharge. 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 codes.
- Fast 4G and 5G across St Peter Port and the island.
- Honest about the cliff paths and smaller islands, where signal can thin.
- Online on arrival at Guernsey Airport or the St Peter Port ferry.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Guernsey eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Guernsey eSIM vs a local SIM vs roaming
Coverage is good on every option across the island. The difference is how you buy, whether you show ID, and how you pay. Here is how they compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Island coverageExcellent
- Cliff paths and smaller islandsCan thin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, short tripA few dollars
Guernsey tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- ID to buySometimes
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- Island coverageExcellent
- Cliff paths and smaller islandsCan thin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, short tripAround 10 to 20 GBP
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Island coverageExcellent
- Cliff paths and smaller islandsCan thin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, short tripOften 10+ dollars a day
Guernsey is a Crown Dependency, not in the UK or EU, so even UK and EU home plans may roam here at a surcharge. An eSIM is ready before you land and needs no shop. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Guernsey
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to one of Guernsey's networks, Sure or Airtel-Vodafone. The island is compact and well covered, so you get fast 4G and 5G across St Peter Port and the parishes, thinning on the wilder south-coast cliff paths and out on the smaller islands of Herm, Sark, and Alderney.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in St Peter Port, St Sampson, Castel, with data across the rest of Guernsey. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Your eSIM roams on a major local network:
Coverage by area
Fast, good 4G and 5G across the capital, St Sampson, and the built-up north and east of the island. This is where most of your data gets used.
Reliable across the inland parishes and the bays, with good signal through the villages and along the main roads.
Signal can thin on the wild south-coast cliff paths and out on Herm, Sark, and Alderney, on either network. Download offline maps for the walks and the ferries.
How much data do you need in Guernsey?
Whether your Guernsey 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 Guernsey trip leans on maps, ferry times to the smaller islands, cliff-walk and museum bookings, and a stream of harbour, castle, and coast photos to the cloud. English is the everyday language, so translation is not needed. For a trip, 3 to 5 GB covers most people, and you can top up any time.
Estimate your data for Guernsey
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 Guernsey's top cities
One Guernsey eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in St Peter Port
Fast 4G and 5G across the harbour capital, from Castle Cornet and the marina to the cobbled High Street and Hauteville House. A well-connected base for the island and the ferries out.
eSIM in St Sampson
Strong coverage across the working harbour town in the north, the island's second port. Handy for maps and getting around the north of the island.
eSIM in Sark
Patchier on the car-free, Dark Sky island reached by ferry, famous for La Coupee and its clear night skies. Grab maps and boat times in Guernsey first, and enjoy the quiet.
Yes, you can call and text in Guernsey
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, iMessage, Signal 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Guernsey 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
- •Coverage is excellent across the island, thinning on the cliff paths and the smaller islands.
- •Guernsey is a Crown Dependency, not in the UK or EU, so home roaming can carry a surcharge.
- •Sark is car-free and a Dark Sky island, and Herm is tiny, so plan for quieter signal out there.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and codes.
Popular in Guernsey
Why travellers choose SimVala
4.8from 39,452 verified reviews“Used the data plan for Google Maps and messages during a trip. Did exactly what I needed.”
“Got a number for business use. The activation was quick and I didn't have to contact support.”
“I was in Europe for two weeks and used the eSIM instead of roaming with my Canadian SIM. Much simpler.”
“Landed in Italy late at night and didn't want to find a shop. Had the eSIM ready already.”
“Needed a separate number for a few weeks. The whole process was quite simple.”
“Used the VoIP service for work calls. Took a little time to get everything set up, but works well now.”
“Bought it for a weekend in Albania. Installed it before leaving Zagreb and had no problems.”
“I mainly use it for data when travelling. So far the service has been reliable.”
“Didn't want another physical SIM. The QR setup was quick and I was connected pretty much immediately.”
Visiting more of Europe?
If Guernsey is one stop of a bigger trip, buy a plan for each country from the same balance.
eSIM in Guernsey: 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 Guernsey?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Guernsey and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Guernsey?+
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 Guernsey?+
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 Guernsey. 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.
Does my UK or EU roaming work on Guernsey?+
Not necessarily for free. Guernsey is a Crown Dependency, outside the UK and the EU, so many home plans treat it as a surcharged roaming zone. An eSIM sidesteps that with a clear prepaid price, no ID, and payment in crypto.
Will an eSIM work on Sark and Herm?+
Around St Peter Port and the main island, yes, on strong 4G and 5G. On car-free Sark, tiny Herm, and out on the cliff paths, signal is quieter on any network, so grab your maps and ferry times before you sail and enjoy the calm.
Do I need ID to get connected on Guernsey?+
Not with an eSIM. Local tourist SIMs sometimes ask for registration. An eSIM sidesteps that, with no ID and payment in crypto, so you are online the moment you land at the airport or step off the ferry.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Guernsey?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, plus shorter passes for a quick trip. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time. Coverage is excellent across the island, thinning only on the cliffs and smaller isles.
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Ready for Guernsey?
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.