Ireland eSIM
EuropeGet a Ireland 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
Ireland 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
- Three, Vodafone
- 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 Ireland trip starts at $1.79.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Ireland
The classic Ireland trip is a drive: Dublin's trad-music pubs, then west to the Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest defined coastal routes on earth, past the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Ring of Kerry. An eSIM keeps maps, playlists, and translation-free chats live the moment you land, on one plan the whole way round.
You buy the data before you fly, pay from your crypto balance with no ID, and keep your home number on its own SIM. Coverage is great in the towns and on the main roads, so download offline maps for the remote western peninsulas and the mountain passes.
- One plan from Dublin all along the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Great in the towns and cities; honest about the remote west.
- Connect on arrival at Dublin, Shannon, or Cork.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Ireland eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Ireland eSIM vs an Irish SIM vs roaming
Ireland is an easy country to stay connected in, so the choice comes down to convenience and price. Here is how the options compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- Passport to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Remote-west coverageThins on the peninsulas
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Irish tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- Passport to buySometimes
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- Remote-west coverageThins on the peninsulas
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekAround 15 to 25 euro
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- Passport to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Remote-west coverageThins on the peninsulas
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekOften 10+ dollars a day
Travelers from another EU country may already roam in Ireland on their home plan. Northern Ireland is in the UK, not covered by an Ireland plan. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Ireland
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to a major Irish network such as Three, Vodafone, or Eir. Coverage across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and the main roads is strong, and thins on the remote Atlantic peninsulas and up in the hills, where it follows whichever network reaches furthest.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Dublin, Cork, Galway, with data across the rest of Ireland. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Coverage by area
Fast, strong coverage across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, their centers, transit, and main roads. This is where most of your data goes.
Good in the coastal towns and at the big sights like the Cliffs of Moher, with dips on the quieter stretches between them along the west coast route.
Signal thins on the far ends of Dingle, Beara, and Connemara and over the mountain passes. Download offline maps before those legs.
How much data do you need in Ireland?
Whether your Ireland 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.
Ireland travel leans on maps for the drive, pub and music-session finding, playlists on the road, and a stream of green-countryside photos to the cloud. For a one to two week trip, 5 to 8 GB suits most people. Add more if you stream on long drives, and keep offline maps for the west.
Estimate your data for Ireland
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 Ireland's top cities
One Ireland eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Dublin
Strong 4G and 5G from Trinity College and Grafton Street to Temple Bar and out to the airport. Your eSIM keeps Google Maps, the Leap transit app, and pub and music-session listings live as you wander the city.
eSIM in Galway
Reliable across the buzzing city, the Latin Quarter, and the harbour, the gateway to Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way. Handy for trad-session finding, Aran Islands ferries, and maps before you head into the wilds.
eSIM in The Ring of Kerry
Good signal in Killarney and the main towns and viewpoints along the loop, thinning on the higher passes and remote stretches. Download offline maps so the drive never leaves you guessing.
Yes, you can call and text in Ireland
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, 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 Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Dublin or Shannon, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Ireland 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 strong in Dublin and the towns and along the main roads, and thins on the remote western peninsulas like Dingle and Beara, in Connemara, and over the mountain passes.
- •Northern Ireland (Belfast, the Giant's Causeway) is part of the UK, not the Republic. If your trip crosses the border, check that your plan covers the UK too, or add a UK eSIM.
- •An Irish plan covers the whole Republic on one profile, so there is nothing to switch as you loop the coast.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and bank codes.
Popular in Ireland
Why travellers choose SimVala
“Came over to trace my great-grandmother's village and drove the whole Wild Atlantic Way. Online in Dublin instantly, dipped on the Dingle peninsula as the page warned. Paid in USDT, no ID.”
“Dublin, Galway, and the Ring of Kerry on one eSIM. Trad sessions found, maps never failed on the main roads. Crypto top-up took a minute, kept my own number.”
“Great in the cities and towns. It thinned out in Connemara, exactly as noted, so I had offline maps ready. Honest and easy, no surprises.”
Visiting more of Europe?
If Ireland is one stop of a bigger trip, one regional plan covers the whole area on a single eSIM.
eSIM in Ireland: 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 Ireland?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Ireland and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Ireland?+
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 Ireland?+
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 Ireland. 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.
Will one plan cover the whole Wild Atlantic Way?+
Yes. An Ireland plan works across the whole Republic on one profile, so the same eSIM covers Dublin and the entire west-coast route, from Donegal to the Cliffs of Moher to the Ring of Kerry. Signal dips on the remote peninsulas, so keep offline maps.
Does an Ireland eSIM cover Northern Ireland?+
Not usually. Northern Ireland, including Belfast and the Giant's Causeway, is part of the UK, not the Republic of Ireland. If your trip crosses the border, check that the plan covers the UK too, or add a UK eSIM.
Is coverage good in rural Ireland?+
In the towns and along the main roads, yes. Out on the remote Atlantic peninsulas and over the mountain passes it thins, following whichever local network reaches furthest. Download offline maps for those drives.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Ireland?+
Yes. Unlimited plans run from 3 to 30 days, handy for a longer road trip or if you stream on the drive. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time.
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Ready for Ireland?
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.