United Kingdom eSIM: Prepaid Travel Data

$4.99 $5.99

The United Kingdom tourist SIM card, 100% digital. No store, no queue, no plastic.

Instant delivery

Install now or on arrival

Keep your number

1-hour support

Refund until installed Visa, Mastercard and PayPal

Works on eSIM-ready phones. Check my phone

iPhone: XS, XR (2018) and every model since
Google Pixel: 3 and newer
Samsung Galaxy: S20, Note 20, Z Flip and newer

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked. Phones bought in mainland China are the exception, most have no eSIM. Not sure about your model? Message us before you buy, we answer fast.

Skip the kiosk

Searching for a United Kingdom SIM card? Same thing, minus the airport.

SIM card counter

A queue of tired travelers after a long flight
Passport registration at the counter in many countries
Ejector tool, tiny tray, your home SIM loose in a pocket
Cash, haggling, tourist pricing

This eSIM

Bought online in 2 minutes, from home or the hotel
No forms, no registration, delivered by email
Installs digitally, your home SIM stays in place
One fixed price, paid once by card or PayPal

Already landed? You are 2 minutes from being online. Buy on Wi-Fi now and your QR code is in your inbox before you finish unpacking.

Delivery: By email as a QR code, usually within minutes of payment.
Install: Scan the QR in your phone settings before you fly. It activates on the local network when you land. How to install ›
Data: Data only, no calls or SMS. Use WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime over the connection.
Refunds: If your eSIM will not connect and we cannot fix it, you get a full refund. Refund policy ›

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United Kingdom eSIM

Stay connected in the United Kingdom.

Prepaid data on 3, EE and O2, live the moment you land in the United Kingdom. Choose 1GB to 50GB, or unlimited daily, sent by email within minutes. No roaming bills, no local SIM.

Instant delivery • 3G/4G/5G • 3, EE and O2

How it works

1

Choose your plan, 1GB to 50GB, or unlimited daily.

2

Get your United Kingdom eSIM QR code by email, usually within minutes.

3

Scan to install before you fly. No data is used yet.

4

Land at Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester and connect automatically.

New to eSIM? We'll guide you.

Clear, simple setup steps for iPhone and Android arrive in the same email as your QR code, and we're a quick message away if you ever need a hand. Buy with confidence.

CoverageThe United Kingdom, nationwide

Networks3, EE and O2

Plans1GB to 50GB, or unlimited daily

Speeds3G/4G/5G

Common questions

Does an eSIM work in the United Kingdom?

Yes. This eSIM runs on 3, EE and O2. Coverage is strong across cities and most of the countryside, and it covers London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Glasgow. It can thin out only in very remote areas.

How much data do I need in United Kingdom?

Most travelers use 1 to 2GB a day in the UK. A week in London is comfortable on 10GB. Longer trips lean to 20GB or unlimited daily.

Is the United Kingdom eSIM unlimited?

Our daily plans give you unlimited data at full speed each day. If you prefer a fixed amount, choose a prepaid plan from the 1GB to 50GB, or unlimited daily range above.

Will the United Kingdom eSIM work on my phone?

Yes, on any eSIM-compatible unlocked device, including iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. It installs alongside your normal SIM, so nothing is removed.

When should I install my United Kingdom eSIM?

Install it before you fly, ideally the night before. Activation uses no data, so you are online the moment you land in the United Kingdom.

Can I keep my number and use WhatsApp?

Yes. The United Kingdom eSIM adds data only, so your regular SIM keeps your number for calls and texts. Apps like WhatsApp work over the eSIM.

What happens when I use up the daily full-speed data?

On unlimited daily plans you are never cut off. After each day's full-speed allowance, data continues unlimited at a reduced speed until the day resets, enough for messages, email and maps anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Can I hotspot to my laptop or travel partner?

Yes. Tethering works on our plans, so you can share the connection with a laptop or a travel partner in the United Kingdom. Heavy hotspot use counts toward your daily full-speed data.

Is it too early to buy my United Kingdom eSIM?

It is never too early. Validity starts on your first connection in the United Kingdom, not at purchase. Buy today, install whenever you like, and the plan sits ready until you land.

What if the eSIM does not work on my phone?

You are covered. Check the compatibility notes before buying, and if your eSIM will not connect and we cannot fix it, you get a full refund. Refunds are available any time until the eSIM is installed.

Pick your plan above, and we'll have you connected before you land.

Compatible with iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. Data-only plan. No calls or SMS.

Reviews

What travelers say

5.0 1 review

Got an eSIM here for my Japan trip after a friend recommended them, and I’m so glad I did. It was way cheaper than other options and worked with zero issues the whole time I was there. Super easy to set up, too. Definitely using them again next time I travel!

Shir AlonyJapan trip

Our promise

Guaranteed to connect, or your money back.

If your eSIM won't connect and we can't fix it, you get a full refund. A real person replies fast, usually within the hour, before and during your trip.

Read the refund policy ›