San Marino eSIM
EuropeGet a San Marino 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 $0.89.
- 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
San Marino eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated October 2026- Price
- From $0.89
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 3 to 30 days
- Networks
- TIM San Marino
- 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, a daily plan with fresh data every day, or an unlimited plan so you never think about data.
Data plans
Choose your gigabytes. Best value if you know roughly what you use.
Daily plans
1 GB of full-speed data every day of your trip. After that, you stay online at a slower speed that still works for messaging and maps, and full speed returns the next day.
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 San Marino trip starts at $0.89.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for San Marino
San Marino is the oldest republic on earth, balanced on a mountain: a tiny landlocked state wrapped entirely by Italy, said to have been founded in the year 301 by a stonemason fleeing persecution. Its emblem is the Three Towers strung along the ridge of Monte Titano, high above Rimini and the Adriatic, and its cobbled old town, a UNESCO site, climbs past the Palazzo Pubblico and the changing of the guard to views that run all the way to the sea. Duty-free, proudly independent, and impossibly photogenic, get an eSIM before you arrive and land already online.
San Marino is minuscule and perched high, so coverage is excellent across the old town and the towers. It sits inside Italy and is not in the EU, so a phone may pick up an Italian network and home plans can surcharge, which is where a prepaid eSIM helps. You buy the data before you travel, 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 the old town and the Three Towers.
- Honest: San Marino is non-EU and surrounded by Italy, so networks and roaming can be mixed.
- Online the moment you arrive by road or bus from Rimini.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a San Marino eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
San Marino eSIM vs a local SIM vs roaming
Coverage is excellent on every option across this tiny state. The difference is how you buy, whether you show ID, and how you pay. Here is how they compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you arriveYes
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you arriveYes
- Old-town and tower coverageExcellent
- Non-EU roaming controlPrepaid, no surprises
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, day tripA dollar or two
Local tourist SIM
- Ready before you arriveNo, shop on arrival
- ID to buySometimes
- Online the moment you arriveAfter the shop
- Old-town and tower coverageExcellent
- Non-EU roaming controln/a
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, day tripAround 10 to 20 EUR
Home roaming
- Ready before you arriveYes, but pricey
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you arriveYes
- Old-town and tower coverageExcellent
- Non-EU roaming controlMay surcharge, or roam via Italy
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, day tripOften 10+ dollars a day
San Marino is not in the EU, so EU roam-free may not apply, and being inside Italy your phone can hop onto an Italian network. An eSIM is a clean prepaid fix, ready before you arrive. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in San Marino
San Marino's mobile network is TIM San Marino, so your eSIM connects to it. The state is tiny and perched on Monte Titano, so you get fast 4G and 5G across the old town, the towers, and the towns below, though, being wrapped by Italy, a phone can also pick up an Italian network near the edges.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in City of San Marino, Borgo Maggiore, Serravalle, with data across the rest of San Marino. 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, dense 4G and 5G across the UNESCO summit town, the Three Towers, and the main squares. This is where most of your data gets used.
Reliable around the cable-car town and the slopes just below the summit, with good signal through the built-up areas.
Strong across Serravalle and the lower towns, though near the borders a phone can pick up an Italian network, so pin San Marino's if you want to stay on your plan.
How much data do you need in San Marino?
Whether your San Marino 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 San Marino trip leans on maps, the cable car and museum times, restaurant and shopping bookings, and a stream of tower and panorama photos to the cloud. Italian is the language, though English is common in the tourist old town. San Marino is often visited in a day, so 1 to 3 GB covers most trips, and you can top up any time.
Estimate your data for San Marino
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 San Marino's top cities
One San Marino eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in City of San Marino
Fast 4G and 5G across the UNESCO old town on Monte Titano, from the Three Towers and the Palazzo Pubblico to the cobbled shopping lanes and the terraces. A well-connected base for the whole state.
eSIM in Borgo Maggiore
Strong coverage in the town just below the summit, linked to the old town by cable car, with its market square. Handy for maps and the ride up to the towers.
eSIM in Serravalle
Reliable across the largest town down on the plain, the commercial hub and home to the national stadium. Useful for maps and getting up the mountain.
Yes, you can call and text in San Marino
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, Signal, Telegram 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 San Marino number before you fly
Get login codes and a real line to give out, all in your dashboard. Paid in crypto, no ID.
Phone essentials for San Marino
Pay for your San Marino 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 San Marino 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 San Marino 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 in San Marino, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your San Marino 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 old town and the towers on Monte Titano.
- •San Marino is not in the EU and is surrounded by Italy, so home roaming can surcharge and phones may hop onto Italian networks.
- •There is no airport, so you drive up from Rimini or take the bus, about 30 minutes from the coast.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and codes.
Popular in San Marino
Why travellers choose SimVala
4.8from 39,452 verified reviews“Had it running on my phone before leaving Vienna. No issues during the trip.”
“I was travelling with my parents and didn't want to deal with SIM cards. This made things much easier.”
“Downloaded the eSIM while waiting for my flight. Activated it later and it worked first try.”
“Mostly used the virtual number for calls. Quality has been good and I haven't had any problems.”
“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.”
Visiting more of Europe?
If San Marino is one stop of a bigger trip, buy a plan for each country from the same balance.
eSIM in San Marino: 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 San Marino?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in San Marino and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in San Marino?+
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 San Marino?+
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 San Marino. 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 my phone roam onto Italy in San Marino?+
It can. San Marino is completely surrounded by Italy and is not in the EU, so phones sometimes latch onto an Italian network and home plans can surcharge. Set your eSIM to select the San Marino network to stay on the plan you bought.
There is no airport, so when does my eSIM start working?+
You reach San Marino by road or bus, about 30 minutes up from Rimini and the Adriatic coast, and your eSIM connects the moment you arrive on the mountain. Set it up before you travel and you arrive already online.
Do I need ID to get connected in San Marino?+
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 arrive.
Is there an unlimited data plan for San Marino?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, plus shorter passes for a day trip. For most short visits a small sized plan is the cheaper pick, and you can top up any time. Coverage is excellent across the old town and the towers.
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Ready for San Marino?
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.