Will an eSIM work on my phone?

Dial *#06# on your phone: if an EID appears alongside the IMEI, it has eSIM hardware. The phone must also be carrier-unlocked. iPhones sold in mainland China have no eSIM hardware, and some Samsung and Pixel variants differ by region and carrier.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. The plan starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination, not when you install it.

Do I keep my normal phone number?

Yes. The travel eSIM adds a data-only line alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working.

What happens if I run out of data?

You can buy another plan at any time. A new plan installs as a separate eSIM alongside the first.

Which currency am I charged in?

All payments are charged in US dollars. Prices shown in another currency are an indicative conversion for reference only.

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Global

Name: Global eSIM
Brand: SwipSIM
Availability: InStock

One eSIM for trips that cross several regions.

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Simple worldwide plans for long, multi-region trips.

Best worldwide pick

3 GB

30 days

Widest coverage across our worldwide plans.

Global · 117 countries

$26.29$0.88 / day

Easy installation
Connects at up to 5G

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Data: 3 GB
Validity: 30 days
Coverage: Global · 117 countries
Network: One Albania, Vodafone, Movistar +125
Speed: 3G/4G/5G
5G: Yes
Installation: Scan the QR code from your order page.
Devices: eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phones.

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Regions included

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Europe
Asia
Americas
Middle East
Africa

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A regional eSIM is usually better value.

3 GB · 30 days

$26.29

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How it works

Five steps. That's it.

01
Pick a destination.
02
Choose a plan.
03
Check out securely.
04
Install your eSIM.
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

Global 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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