Cheap Travel eSIM for 195+ Countries

An eSIM (Embedded SIM) is a digital version of a physical SIM card that's built into your smartphone. You can download and activate it remotely by scanning a QR code, allowing you to connect to local mobile networks in over 195 countries without needing to swap physical cards.

Most modern smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Google, and others released since 2018 support eSIM (e.g., iPhone XS and later, Samsung S20+). You can check if your phone is 'eSIM compatible' in your device settings or our compatibility guide.

Yes, in 195+ countries where local operators support 5G infrastructure, we provide the highest speeds available. If 5G is not available, you will automatically connect to the most reliable 4G/LTE network.

Yes. On a dual-SIM phone your own SIM stays active next to the eSIM, at your carrier's roaming rates, so calls, SMS and 2FA codes still reach your number. Most Bitcall plans are data-only; some plans, for example in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, also include calling minutes, texts or a local phone number. Each plan's details show what it includes. See all eSIM plans with calls and SMS.

You can easily top up your existing plan or purchase a new package through the Bitcall dashboard in seconds, ensuring you stay connected throughout your entire trip.

Yes, all our plans include free hotspot tethering. You can share your internet connection with your laptop, tablet, or travel companions at no extra cost.

Right after checkout you get the QR code by email and in your Bitcall dashboard. Scan it on Wi-Fi before you travel: on iPhone, tap Add eSIM in your mobile (cellular) settings; on Android, tap Add eSIM or Download a SIM. Then turn the eSIM on when you land.

Yes. Each plan is a one-time payment by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL), and you only need an email address to sign up. See how to buy an anonymous eSIM with crypto.

When your carrier charges for roaming, usually yes: roaming is billed at your carrier's rates, often as a daily pass, while a Bitcall eSIM is a prepaid data plan at local rates, paid once, with no roaming bill after the trip. (Within the EU, an EU SIM usually roams at no extra cost.) A local SIM card can cost about the same, but you buy it in a shop after you land, often with your passport, and it works in one country only. The eSIM is installed before you travel, your own SIM stays active next to it, and regional plans cover several countries.