Will my eSIM work as soon as I land in United Kingdom?

Yes — install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, then switch the line on when you land. It joins a partner network in United Kingdom automatically, usually before you reach baggage claim. Your days only start counting at that first connection.

Do I keep my own number and WhatsApp in United Kingdom?

Yes. This is a data-only eSIM that runs alongside your home SIM. Your number stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number the whole trip.

When do my days start counting?

Only when the eSIM first connects to a network in United Kingdom — not when you buy or install it. Buying ahead of your trip is completely safe.

Which phones work with a United Kingdom eSIM?

Most phones from 2018 onward: iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, plus many recent Xiaomi, Oppo and Motorola models. Your phone must also be carrier-unlocked — check yours in 30 seconds on our compatibility page.

Can I hotspot my laptop or tablet in United Kingdom?

Yes — tethering is included wherever the local partner network allows it, at no extra cost. Handy for sharing data with kids' tablets or getting a laptop online.

How much does a United Kingdom eSIM cost?

Unlimited data from £1.88 per day — the longer the trip, the lower the day rate. A one-week plan starts from £2.33 in total, always shown in full before you pay. No roaming charges can ever appear afterwards.

United Kingdom eSIM.

Unlimited data across United Kingdom — and a 54-country regional plan if you're touring Europe.

from £1.88/day · unlimited dataWill my phone work here? →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number5G ready

Best-value plan · choose your days

£1.31/ day

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 10 days, 10GB · valid 30 days£13.07

Good to know

Visiting more than one European country? The Europe regional eSIM border-hops automatically on a single plan.

The United Kingdom eSIM guide.

A travel eSIM is the simple way to stay connected in United Kingdom: unlimited data at a clear per-day price, delivered as a QR code the moment you order. No airport SIM queues, no roaming bill when you get home, and your own number stays live for calls and WhatsApp the whole trip.

How it works on the day

Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi — it takes about two minutes — then switch the line on when you land in United Kingdom. It connects to a partner network automatically, and your days only start counting from that first connection.

Choosing your days

Short breaks run at the standard day rate, and longer Europe trips earn an automatically lower rate from 7 days up — with the deepest discount at 30 days. From £1.88 per day, unlimited.

United Kingdom eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

£0.78

£2.33

—

5 days1GB

£0.47

£2.33

−40%

7 days1GB

£0.33

£2.33

−58%

10 days10GBPopular

£1.31

£13.07

—

15 days10GB

£0.87

£13.07

—

30 days10GB

£0.44

£13.07

−44%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in United Kingdom

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

United Kingdom eSIM from £1.88/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

How to activate your United Kingdom eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in United Kingdom

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Made for your kind of trip.

HolidaysMaps, bookings, photos and video calls home — unlimited data for the whole United Kingdom trip.

Family travelOne eSIM per phone, hotspot for tablets, one clear price per traveller.

Business tripsDependable data from the arrivals hall; receipts kept in your account.

Longer stays15 and 30-day plans drop the day rate automatically — built for slow travel.

Coverage in United Kingdom.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins United Kingdom's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Final carrier names are confirmed at checkout — pending network agreements.

Before you fly

United Kingdom eSIM questions, answered.

No. If United Kingdom is one stop on a bigger European trip, the Europe regional eSIM covers 54 countries on one plan and switches partner networks automatically at every border — no new QR codes.