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Save money on international roaming charges with an eSIM card to suit your travel needs. Choose from 1GB to 200GB data bundles, valid for up to 30 days.
An eSIM is a digital version of the SIM card you have in your smartphone. Order one online, download it onto your phone, and use it switch to local data plans abroad.
Keep your main number, without physically swapping SIMs. Then, back in the UK, switch back to your usual SIM in your settings.
Here’s how it works:
Order and download an eSIM card online. Choose from over 200 international data bundles
Make calls, send and receive texts, and use local data rates for emails, social media and more
Switch to a local data plan abroad to avoid expensive data roaming
Many smartphones, including iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung, are now compatible with eSIMs. Here’s how to check yours:
Discover the right eSIM card for your next travel adventure
An eSIM is a digital SIM card that allows you to switch to mobile plans from different network providers. It’s particularly useful if you’re travelling abroad, as you can switch to local data plans. They're often much cheaper than international roaming charges.
And because eSIM cards are digital and built into your device, they also save you the hassle of buying and swapping physical SIM cards.
You can check if your smartphone supports eSIM cards before you order one.
Here’s how:
Activating an eSIM card for travel is simple. Simply order and download an eSIM plan for the country you’re visiting. Once you get the activation QR code or details, go to your phone’s settings and add the eSIM as a new mobile plan.
Switch to this plan once you arrive at your destination. You can then start using local data straight away, avoiding high roaming charges.
Yes, you can use your UK SIM card and an eSIM at the same time. This can be particularly useful when you’re travelling abroad. You can keep your UK number active for calls and texts, while using cheaper local data rates.
This means you can browse the web, check your emails, stay connected on social media and much more, without having to pay expensive roaming fees.
Using an eSIM card when travelling abroad lets you access local data rates. These are often much cheaper than paying international roaming charges.
You can order and download an eSIM card in minutes and activate it as soon as you reach your destination. You can then switch between different carriers and plans as you move from one country to another. This means there’s no need to carry and swap over multiple physical SIM cards. And you don’t need to look for local SIM cards when you arrive.
eSimChoice offers over 200 data bundles for international travellers. Simply choose the country you’re visiting, compare the different options available and find the plan that best suits you need.
Once you’ve chosen your plan, you can order it online, download it onto your phone and follow the steps to activate it when you reach your destination.
An eSIM card from eSimChoice can last up to 30 days, depending on the plan you choose. When you buy an eSIM, you’ll see how long it’s valid for, so you can pick the one that best fits your trip.
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