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United Kingdom eSIM
A 5 GB United Kingdom eSIM costs £8.49 for 30 days on 3 and EE with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Catching a train from London to Edinburgh? Once your eSIM is live, you can order an Uber, Bolt or FREENOW ride from the station, check your route on the map and keep your WhatsApp chats going with friends back home.
- 5G and 4G
- 2 networks: 3, EE
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your United Kingdom eSIM in two questions
Which United Kingdom eSIM plan do I need?
Match your plan to how long you're staying and how much you'll use your phone, using the trips below as a guide.
- A three-day city break in London: if you mostly want maps and messages, 500 MB a day for 3 days is plenty.
- A fortnight touring the UK: 10 GB for 30 days suits two weeks of messages, social media, music and some video.
- A long stay of 30 days: 20 GB for 30 days suits steady use, from social media and music to some video.
- Adding Ireland: if your trip takes in Ireland too, the UK & Ireland eSIMs cover both countries in one bundle, so you don't need a second eSIM.
Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data later if your trip changes.
All 53 United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 500 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 2 GB · 15 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 / €2.50 / $2.50 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £1.70 / €2.00 / $2.20 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 / €1.20 / $1.30 | 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 United Kingdom eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in the United Kingdom.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3, EE | 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 France or Netherlands or United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover the United Kingdom and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in the United Kingdom?
Your eSIM joins two networks, 3 among them, so you get 5G where it's available and 4G when it isn't. Your phone picks the network by itself, so there's nothing to switch on. Cities and main roads are well covered, but signal can be patchy in rural areas such as the Scottish Highlands.
Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more about how your IP address works. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps after that day's allowance.
How much data do you need in the United Kingdom?
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 GB2 GB · 15 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB2 GB · 15 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £6.49 / €7.49 / $8.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £10.49 / €11.99 / $13.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £8.49 / €10.49 / $10.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £14.49 / €17.49 / $18.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £28.49 / €34.49 / $36.99
How to set up your United Kingdom 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 eSIM in the United Kingdom: arriving and getting around
- Land and switch on: Install it at home on Wi-Fi first. Then land at Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW) or Manchester (MAN), switch it on and turn on data roaming for that line.
- Getting around: Download Uber, Bolt or FREENOW before you head out in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Cardiff, so the app is ready when you need it. Then a ride is just a few taps away on your phone.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp messages go over your eSIM, and your home number stays on for calls and texts. Read how to keep WhatsApp and your home number before you fly.
- Free Wi-Fi: Many cafés, shops and stations offer free Wi-Fi, often with a sign-up page. Sign in once and your mobile data stays free for maps and rides when you're out and about, so your data goes further.
United Kingdom eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for the United Kingdom?
United Kingdom eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £8.49. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the United Kingdom eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to 3 and EE in the United Kingdom, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my United Kingdom eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in the United Kingdom, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my United Kingdom eSIM?
Yes. Most United Kingdom 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?
United Kingdom plans route your data through France, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in the United Kingdom 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.
Can I order an Uber or Bolt in London with an eSIM?
Yes. Uber, Bolt and FREENOW all book rides over mobile data, so keep your eSIM's data on and you can order a cab from Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester airport.
Is there 5G in the UK?
Yes. Your eSIM can use 5G where it's available, with 4G in the places that don't have it yet. Make sure your phone supports 5G before you fly.
Can I use WhatsApp in the UK on an eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp runs on your eSIM's mobile data, so messages, photos and group chats reach you as normal while you're in the UK. Keep data on in the taxi and you'll stay in touch.
Is there free Wi-Fi at UK stations and cafés?
Yes. Many cafés, shops and stations offer free Wi-Fi, often with a sign-up page. Use it for big downloads and keep your mobile data for maps and rides.
Which airports in the UK have a quick ride into the city?
Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester all sit within reach of ride apps, so Uber, Bolt or FREENOW can take you from the arrivals hall to London or Manchester city centre.
Ready for the United Kingdom?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.