14 eSIM plans for United Kingdom, from $2.69 (1GB, 7 days) to $23.19 (50GB, 30 days). Daily or total data, 5 to 30 days. QR code sent by email after payment is confirmed.
Describe how you expect to use data. This extra guidance will not change your selected plan.
Choosing a travel eSIM for United Kingdom
Compare 14 eSIM options currently listed for United Kingdom, starting at $2.69 USD. Choose a validity period that covers your whole trip, then compare the data allowance and the conditions of the plan you want to buy.
Available validity periods: 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, 15 days, 30 days. These are plan validity periods; check when the validity starts before installing or activating your chosen eSIM.
A week in London, the Scottish Highlands by car and a trip that continues to Paris or Dublin use data very differently. Add the eSIM before you fly; it switches on when it first connects to EE, Three or Vodafone after you land at Heathrow or Gatwick. Plans are data only and must be installed and activated within 60 days of purchase.
A week in London
Citymapper or the TfL Go app, contactless fares, timed tickets and Uber or Bolt rides run all day. A daily plan suits steady sightseeing; a total allowance suits lighter use.
Scotland, Wales or the Lake District
Coverage is good in towns but patchy across the Highlands, Eryri (Snowdonia) and some Lake District valleys. Download offline maps and your train or ferry tickets before you set off.
Trains and the Eurostar
Trainline or National Rail apps keep tickets on your phone. The plan keeps working in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, so you stay on the same eSIM after the Eurostar.
Northern Ireland, Dublin and the islands
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are both covered. Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar are not in the country list.
Which networks does the UK eSIM use?
It connects through EE, Three and Vodafone on their 4G/LTE networks. 5G is not guaranteed.
Does the eSIM work in the Channel Tunnel?
The tunnel has its own mobile network, but service on this eSIM inside it is not guaranteed. Download what you need before boarding.
Will I still get SMS codes from my bank at home?
Keep your usual SIM switched on for calls and texts, such as bank verification codes, while the eSIM handles data. Your home carrier may charge roaming for those.
How much data do you need in United Kingdom?
Start with what you use away from Wi-Fi: maps, translation and messages need less data than video, video calls or a laptop hotspot. Check your phone’s recent data usage for a useful baseline and leave room for travel days.
Daily-data plans: compare the high-speed allowance for each day and read what happens after it is used. A reduced-speed connection and a high-speed connection are different allowances.
Total-data plans: the allowance is shared across the validity period. This can suit uneven use, but a heavy day can leave less data for the rest of the trip.
Confirm the activation rule and expiry date for the selected plan. Installation does not have the same effect on every provider’s plan.
If you need a laptop connection, check hotspot support on the selected plan.
For a regional plan, confirm that every country on your route is included in its coverage list.
Questions about your United Kingdom eSIM
Can I keep my existing phone number?
On a compatible dual-SIM phone, you can use the travel eSIM for data alongside your home SIM. Keep data roaming off on the home SIM unless you intend to use it, and check your home carrier’s charges for calls and SMS abroad.
When should I install and activate the eSIM?
Install it before you travel while you are on stable Wi-Fi, and keep the eSIM line switched off until you land. Then turn it on and allow data roaming for that eSIM only. Your plan details state whether validity starts at installation or at the first connection in the destination.
Can I order a physical SIM instead?
Physical SIMs are only shipped to addresses in Vietnam. For other trips, choose an eSIM, and check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked before you buy.