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Ubigi
France · 240GB · 365 days
★ 4.1 · 34,323 reviews
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Data
240 GB
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Validity
365 days
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Network
4G
♾️
Hotspot
Yes
✓ Instant QR code delivery
✓ Works on iPhone XS+ & Pixel 3+
✓ Hotspot tethering supported
£61.00
£0.25/GB
One-off purchase · No subscription
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Maya Mobile
Luxembourg · 100GB · 5 days
★ 4.6 · 12,234 reviews
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Data
100 GB
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Validity
5 days
📡
Network
4G
♾️
Hotspot
Yes
✓ Instant QR code delivery
✓ Works on iPhone XS+ & Pixel 3+
✓ Hotspot tethering supported
£40.28
£0.40/GB
One-off purchase · No subscription
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Yesim
United States · 30GB · 30 days
★ 4.3 · 2,841 reviews
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Data
30 GB
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Validity
30 days
📡
Network
4G
♾️
Hotspot
Yes
✓ Instant QR code delivery
✓ Works on iPhone XS+ & Pixel 3+
✓ Hotspot tethering supported
£14.40
£0.48/GB
One-off purchase · No subscription
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Ubigi
240GB · 365 days
£61.00
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Maya Mobile
100GB · 5 days
£40.28
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Yesim
30GB · 30 days
£14.40
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Popular travel eSIM destinations

The countries UK travellers search for most, with the cheapest plan for each. Click any destination for every eSIM available there, ranked by real price.

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🇦🇺 Australia £0.32 🇫🇷 France £0.32 🇮🇹 Italy £0.32
🇪🇸 Spain £0.32 🇹🇭 Thailand £0.32 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates £0.32
🇺🇸 United States £0.32 🇹🇷 Turkey £0.36 🇯🇵 Japan £1.00

Single-country eSIM plans

Country-specific plans, usually the cheapest option for one destination.

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🇦🇱 Albania £0.32 🇦🇷 Argentina £0.32 🇦🇺 Australia £0.32 🇦🇹 Austria £0.32
🇧🇭 Bahrain £0.32 🇧🇩 Bangladesh £0.32 🇧🇪 Belgium £0.32 🇧🇷 Brazil £0.32
🇧🇬 Bulgaria £0.32 🇰🇭 Cambodia £0.32 🇨🇦 Canada £0.32 🇨🇳 China £0.32

Regional eSIM plans

One plan that works across multiple neighbouring countries.

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🇨🇾 Cyprus £0.32 🇪🇪 Estonia £0.32 🇫🇮 Finland £0.32 🇫🇷 France £0.32
🇮🇸 Iceland £0.32 🇮🇪 Ireland £0.32 🇮🇹 Italy £0.32 🇱🇻 Latvia £0.32
🇱🇹 Lithuania £0.32 🇱🇺 Luxembourg £0.32 🇲🇹 Malta £0.32 🇳🇴 Norway £0.32

Why travel eSIMs beat roaming

Three reasons UK travellers switched to eSIMs and never went back.

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Your eSIM activates the second you touch down. No hunting for hotel wifi to message home. No queuing at a local SIM kiosk at 2am.
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7 days · Europe
£187.50
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£0
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Avoid the up to £6-a-day roaming trap
UK carriers charge up to £6 every single day you use your phone abroad. A two-week trip is £84 just for a service you already pay for at home. Travel eSIMs can do the same for much less.
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Keep your UK number active
Your physical UK SIM stays in place, calls and texts still work. The travel eSIM runs alongside it for data. Two numbers, one phone, zero faff.

How travel eSIMs work

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Find the right plan for your trip
Filter by destination, price, or data allowance. Our ranking is based on price per GB, so the best value is always at the top.
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Buy your eSIM in 60 seconds
Click through to the provider. Pay. You'll get a QR code by email within minutes.
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Scan and install before you land
Open your phone's settings, scan the QR code, done. Takes two minutes. Do it at home before you fly and you'll land already connected.
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Land connected
Your eSIM activates automatically when you arrive. Your UK number stays active throughout. No hunting for wifi, no carrier shock when you get home.
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Device compatibility

Will an eSIM work on your phone?

Most smartphones released since 2019 support eSIM, including every iPhone from XS, Google Pixel 3+, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Not sure about yours? Check it in five seconds.

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  • ✓ Google Pixel 3 and later
  • ✓ Samsung Galaxy S20, Z Fold, and later
  • ✓ Most Android flagships from 2021 onwards
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Device Compatibility

Check if your device supports eSIM technology.

Not sure? Go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM to check eSIM capability on your device.

What is an eSIM, and do you actually need one?

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of a plastic card, you download a carrier profile, a process that takes about two minutes and starts with scanning a QR code. Once installed, the eSIM activates automatically when your phone detects a compatible network abroad.

For UK travellers, the difference is cost and convenience. A local SIM in Japan, Thailand, or the US typically costs between £15 and £20 for a week's worth of data. Roaming on your UK carrier for the same trip can cost five to ten times more. A travel eSIM often costs less than a pint.

Will an eSIM work on my phone?

Most smartphones released since 2019 support eSIM, every iPhone from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. Check Settings → Mobile Data on iOS (look for "Add eSIM"). If you see the option, you're good.

Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming?

In almost every case, yes. A 5GB European eSIM costs around £8 on our cheapest providers. The same five days of roaming on a UK carrier can cost £20+ before you've sent a single WhatsApp.

Is Travel City independent?

We earn a small affiliate commission when you buy a plan through us. That pays for the site, the editorial team, and the daily price updates. It does not affect our rankings, plans are sorted by price per GB, the same ranking everyone sees.

Quick facts

Providers compared5+
Destinations110+
Plans tracked11917+
Cheapest plan£0.32
Prices updatedDaily

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Common questions
Frequently asked
An eSIM is a digital SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a physical card, you scan a QR code to activate a data plan. Works on most iPhones from XS onwards, and most Android flagships from 2020.
Check Settings → Mobile Data (iOS) or Settings → Connections → SIM Manager (Android). If you see "Add eSIM", your phone is compatible. iPhone XS, Google Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and most 2021+ Android handsets support eSIM.
No. Your physical SIM stays in. The eSIM runs alongside it. You keep your UK number for calls and SMS — the eSIM just handles your data abroad. No SIM swap, no faff.
Yes. Your physical SIM stays active for calls and SMS. iMessage and WhatsApp work normally because they use data, not your number. Just make sure your UK plan's roaming data is turned off so it doesn't charge you.
After purchasing from a provider, you'll receive a QR code by email. Go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM on iPhone, or SIM Manager on Android. Scan the QR code. Install it before you travel — it activates automatically when you land.
We earn a affiliate commission when you buy from any provider. Plans are ranked by price per GB, not by commission rate. We never accept payment to feature or promote specific providers.
Most eSIM issues are down to the plan not being set as your data line in settings. Make sure you've set the eSIM as your data SIM and turned on data roaming for it. Most major providers have 24/7 live chat. Always check the provider's refund policy before buying.

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Every country we cover, grouped by region. Click any destination to compare plans.

Africa

13 destinations
🇪🇹 Ethiopia £9.48 🇬🇭 Ghana £0.32 🇰🇪 Kenya £1.00 🇲🇬 Madagascar £1.00 🇲🇺 Mauritius £1.00 🇲🇦 Morocco £0.32 🇳🇬 Nigeria £1.00 🇷🇼 Rwanda £1.00 🇸🇳 Senegal £1.00 🇿🇦 South Africa £0.32 🇹🇿 Tanzania £1.00 🇹🇳 Tunisia £0.32 🇺🇬 Uganda £1.00

Americas

15 destinations
🇦🇷 Argentina £0.32 🇧🇴 Bolivia £1.00 🇧🇷 Brazil £0.32 🇨🇦 Canada £0.32 🇨🇱 Chile £1.00 🇨🇴 Colombia £1.00 🇨🇷 Costa Rica £1.00 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic £1.00 🇪🇨 Ecuador £0.32 🇬🇹 Guatemala £1.00 🇲🇽 Mexico £1.00 🇵🇦 Panama £1.00 🇵🇪 Peru £1.00 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico £1.00 🇺🇾 Uruguay £0.32

Asia

23 destinations
🇧🇩 Bangladesh £0.32 🇰🇭 Cambodia £0.32 🇨🇳 China £0.32 🇭🇰 Hong Kong £0.36 🇮🇳 India £0.32 🇮🇩 Indonesia £0.32 🇯🇵 Japan £1.00 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan £0.36 🇱🇦 Laos £1.00 🇲🇾 Malaysia £0.32 🇲🇻 Maldives £1.00 🇲🇳 Mongolia £1.00 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇵 Nepal £1.00 🇵🇰 Pakistan £0.32 🇵🇭 Philippines £0.32 🇸🇬 Singapore £0.32 🇰🇷 South Korea £1.00 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka £0.36 🇹🇼 Taiwan £0.36 🇹🇭 Thailand £0.32 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan £0.36 🇻🇳 Vietnam £0.32

Caribbean

7 destinations
🇦🇼 Aruba £1.00 🇧🇸 Bahamas £1.00 🇧🇧 Barbados £1.00 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands £1.00 🇨🇺 Cuba £13.68 🇯🇲 Jamaica £1.00 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago £1.00

Europe

36 destinations
🇦🇱 Albania £0.32 🇦🇹 Austria £0.32 🇧🇪 Belgium £0.32 🇧🇬 Bulgaria £0.32 🇭🇷 Croatia £0.32 🇨🇾 Cyprus £0.32 🇨🇿 Czech Republic £0.32 🇩🇰 Denmark £0.32 🇪🇪 Estonia £0.32 🇫🇮 Finland £0.32 🇫🇷 France £0.32 🇩🇪 Germany £0.32 🇬🇷 Greece £0.32 🇭🇺 Hungary £0.32 🇮🇸 Iceland £0.32 🇮🇪 Ireland £0.32 🇮🇹 Italy £0.32 🇱🇻 Latvia £0.32 🇱🇹 Lithuania £0.32 🇱🇺 Luxembourg £0.32 🇲🇹 Malta £0.32 🇲🇪 Montenegro £0.32 🇳🇱 Netherlands £0.32 🇲🇰 North Macedonia £0.32 🇳🇴 Norway £0.32 🇵🇱 Poland £0.32 🇵🇹 Portugal £0.32 🇷🇴 Romania £0.32 🇷🇸 Serbia £0.32 🇸🇰 Slovakia £0.32 🇸🇮 Slovenia £0.32 🇪🇸 Spain £0.32 🇸🇪 Sweden £0.32 🇨🇭 Switzerland £0.32 🇹🇷 Turkey £0.36 🇬🇧 United Kingdom £0.32

Middle East

9 destinations
🇧🇭 Bahrain £0.32 🇪🇬 Egypt £0.32 🇮🇱 Israel £0.36 🇯🇴 Jordan £0.32 🇰🇼 Kuwait £0.36 🇴🇲 Oman £0.32 🇶🇦 Qatar £0.36 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia £0.32 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates £0.32

North America

1 destinations
🇺🇸 United States £0.32

Oceania

6 destinations
🇦🇺 Australia £0.32 🇫🇯 Fiji £1.00 🇳🇿 New Zealand £0.32 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea £1.00 🇼🇸 Samoa £1.00 🇹🇴 Tonga £1.00