eSIM has become the preferred option for thousands of travellers to get data abroad without paying your operator's roaming fees. Here's why it's worth using and how to get the most out of it.

Why choose eSIM for travel?

With an eSIM you avoid your operator's roaming charges, don't need to swap a physical SIM, and can have multiple plans (e.g. data at home and in your destination country) on the same phone. Activation is instant: buy online, receive a QR by email and scan it from your phone settings.

Main eSIM advantages

• Savings: eSIM data plans are usually much cheaper than your operator's roaming.
• No waiting: No need to visit a shop or wait for a SIM in the post; everything is digital and instant.
• Multiple destinations: You can install profiles for different countries and activate the right one when needed.
• Keep your number: Your physical SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS; eSIM is for data only.
• Wide coverage: At TuRecargas we offer eSIM for 150+ countries with quality local networks.

What do I need to use an eSIM?

You need an eSIM-compatible phone (most recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy S20 onwards, Google Pixel and others). Buy a plan for the days and GB you need, get the QR by email and scan it in Settings → Mobile Data → Add Data Plan (or equivalent). When you arrive, activate the plan and you're set.