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Macau eSIM
A 5 GB Macau eSIM costs £6.99 for 30 days on 3 and CTM with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Macau has its own mobile networks, 3 and CTM, so your eSIM gets you online with local signal. Message on WeChat, check maps as you move between Taipa and Cotai, and WhatsApp and Google services work normally here.
- 5G and 4G
- 2 networks: 3, CTM
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Macau eSIM in two questions
Which Macau eSIM plan do I need?
Match your length of stay and how you use your phone, then choose from these.
- A long weekend in the city: For standard use across the Historic Centre of Macau and the Macau Peninsula, 1 GB a day for 3 days covers maps, messages and social media.
- A fortnight touring Taipa, Coloane and Cotai: 10 GB for 30 days suits standard use, with social media, music and some video on top of maps and messages.
- A month-long stay or business trip: 20 GB for 30 days suits standard use, with plenty of room for email, maps and social media.
- Taking in Hong Kong too? The China, Hong Kong & Macau bundle covers Macau as well, so one eSIM is enough for the whole trip.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest option lasts 180 days.
All 50 Macau eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €2.00 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £1.40 / €1.60 / $1.80 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £10.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £1.10 / €1.40 / $1.50 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £0.95 / €1.15 / $1.25 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 30 days | £38.99 / €46.99 / $50.99 | £0.78 / €0.94 / $1.02 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 180 days | £63.99 / €76.99 / $83.99 | £1.28 / €1.54 / $1.68 | Choose |
Networks your Macau eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in Macau.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Macau | 3, CTM | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through Hong Kong, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Macau and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Macau?
Your eSIM joins 3 and CTM, and both offer 5G. The territory is compact and well covered, from the Historic Centre to Coloane, and your phone picks a network by itself, so there is nothing to switch.
Your data reaches the internet through Hong Kong. That is a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read more on how IP addresses work in another country.
Daily plans slow to 384 Kbps once you have used that day's allowance, so choose a plan that covers your busiest days.
How much data do you need in Macau?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB500 MB a day · 3 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £4.99 / €5.99 / $5.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £5.49 / €6.49 / $6.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £9.49 / €10.99 / $11.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £9.49 / €10.99 / $11.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £15.99 / €18.99 / $20.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £10.99 / €13.99 / $14.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £16.99 / €20.49 / $22.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £30.99 / €37.49 / $40.49
How to set up your Macau eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins 3 and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Macau: arriving, maps and messages
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land at Macau (MFM), switch it on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, then head out.
- Getting around: Whether you're on the Macau Peninsula or out in Taipa, Cotai, Coloane or the Historic Centre of Macau, you can check directions and maps on your phone as you go.
- Staying in touch: WeChat is a key messaging app here. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and this WhatsApp guide shows you how to keep WhatsApp and your home number working side by side.
- Good to know: Macau is run separately from mainland China, so Google services and WhatsApp work normally here, which makes staying in touch simple.
- Topping up: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more data during your trip without starting again.
Macau eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Macau?
Macau eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £6.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Macau eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to 3 and CTM in Macau, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Macau eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Macau, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Macau eSIM?
Yes. Most Macau plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Macau plans route your data through Hong Kong, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Macau are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Does Macau have 5G with an eSIM?
Macau's 3 and CTM networks both run 5G. If your phone supports it, switch 5G on in your settings before you land, so you're ready to use it.
Does WhatsApp work in Macau, unlike in mainland China?
Yes, and this is what sets Macau apart. It's run separately from mainland China, so Google services and WhatsApp work normally here. Use them to find your way round Taipa, Cotai and the Historic Centre of Macau.
Which eSIM covers Macau and Hong Kong together?
The China, Hong Kong & Macau bundle covers all three places, so you won't need a second eSIM when you fly into Hong Kong (HKG) and head over to Macau. Longer Asia trips can use the wider Asia bundles, which also cover Macau.
How much data do I need for a week in Macau?
For a week of maps, messages and email, about 1.8 GB is typical. Add social media, music and some video and it's about 4.9 GB. Heavy use, with streaming and a hotspot, comes to about 12.6 GB.
Can I get a daily data allowance for Macau?
Yes, daily allowances run from 500 MB a day up to 10 GB a day, for trips of up to 30 days. Once you've used your day's allowance, speeds drop to a fair-use level.
Ready for Macau?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.