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China

Stay connected in China. Keep your usual number — the eSIM adds a data line.

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Simple plans for your trip.

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5 GB

30 days

Good balance of data and duration for China.

China

$9.49$0.32 / day
  • Easy installation
  • 5G where available
  • Top-up capable
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Data
5 GB
Validity
30 days
Coverage
China
Network
China Mobile
Speed
3G/4G/5G
5G
Yes
Installation
Scan the QR code from your order page.
Devices
eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phones.

Our guarantee

  • Not activated yet? Full refund, any reason, up to 180 days.
  • Won't install on your device? Full refund.
  • Activated but the network doesn't work? We investigate and refund or replace.

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Connectivity in China

Mainland China is comprehensively covered, but the practical issue is access rather than signal: many international services are unreachable from local networks. An eSIM that roams onto Chinese networks generally routes traffic differently from a domestic SIM, which changes what works. Check what you rely on before you fly rather than after you land.

Coverage and hotspot

These plans run on the operators listed above. Coverage follows those networks, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.

Hotspot: we can't confirm this for this plan — message us before you buy if you need to share your connection.

China Mobile5G

Networks used hereChina Mobile · China Telecom · China Unicom · 5G capable

How it works

How it works

Five steps. That's it.

  1. 01

    Pick a destination.

  2. 02

    Choose a plan.

  3. 03

    Check out securely.

  4. 04

    Install your eSIM.

  5. 05

    You're connected.

Before you buy

Is your phone eSIM ready?

Two things decide it: your phone must have eSIM hardware, and it must be carrier-unlocked.

Check your own phone

Open the dialler and enter *#06#. If an EID appears next to the IMEI, your phone has eSIM hardware. This beats any model list and never goes stale.

Carrier lock blocks it

eSIM hardware is not enough. A phone locked to a network — common with contract and instalment purchases — will refuse the profile. Ask your operator to unlock it before you travel.

Regional exceptions

iPhones sold in mainland China have no eSIM hardware. Some Samsung and Pixel variants differ by region and by the carrier that sold them, so run the *#06# check rather than trusting the model name.

If the EID check is unclear, message us with your exact model before you buy.

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Questions

China eSIM questions

How does a travel eSIM work?
It's a digital SIM already built into your phone. You install a travel plan by scanning a QR code — no plastic card, no shop.
Will my phone work with an eSIM?
Run *#06# on your phone: an EID means eSIM hardware. The phone also has to be carrier-unlocked. Mainland-China iPhones have no eSIM, and some Samsung and Pixel variants differ by region.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install before you fly, while you still have Wi-Fi. Most plans start when the eSIM first connects abroad; the plan page states the exact policy.
How do I get connected?
Open your order page, scan the QR code, then turn on data roaming for the SwipSIM line.
Can I keep my regular SIM?
Yes. The eSIM is a second data line, so your usual number stays active.
What happens after I pay?
We request your eSIM as soon as payment clears. Your order page updates on its own and shows the QR code.
What if something goes wrong?
Our help centre covers installation and troubleshooting, and you can reach the team from there.

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