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How it works

From checkout to connected, in four steps.

Pick a destination, get your eSIM instantly, install it in about 90 seconds at home, and switch it on when you arrive. Everything is sorted before you fly - here is exactly what happens.

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Delivered instantlyYour eSIM lands in your inbox at checkout
Keep your numberWhatsApp and calls keep working
7-day money-backFull refund if you haven't activated

The four steps

Set up before you fly. Your plan starts when it first connects at your destination.

1Step 1

Pick your destination plan

Choose from 200+ countries and regions. Fixed-data plans keep the price down when you know what you need; daily-unlimited day passes cover heavy-data trips.

Choosing a travel data plan by size and price
2Step 2

Check out and get your eSIM instantly

Pay securely online and your eSIM arrives right away - the QR code and install details land in your email and in your Pelesim dashboard. Nothing is shipped and there is nothing to pick up.

Your eSIM is ready

Delivered just now

Scan or one-tap install

QR code and manual details included

3Step 3

Install before you fly

Set it up at home with an internet connection in about 90 seconds, with a one-tap install or by scanning the QR code. Installing does not start the clock: your plan only starts when you connect at your destination, so there is no reason to wait until the trip.

Installing an eSIM profile onto a phone
4Step 4

Arrive and switch it on

At your destination, select the Pelesim eSIM as your data line and turn on Data Roaming for that line. Your own SIM stays in the phone, so your number and WhatsApp keep working while the eSIM handles the data.

A phone connected to a mobile network at the destination

Ready to get your travel data sorted?

Pick a destination and set up in minutes - your plan starts when you connect abroad.

All you need

No store visit, no paperwork, no new number. Just three things:

An eSIM-compatible phone

Most phones from recent years qualify - iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many more. Check yours in a few seconds before you buy.

Carrier-unlocked

The phone must not be locked to your home carrier. If you bought it on a payment plan, a quick call to your carrier usually confirms it - most phones today come unlocked.

A few minutes online

That is all the install takes. Do it at home before the trip - the plan does not start counting until you connect at your destination.

Check your phone's compatibility - or if eSIMs are new to you, start with what an eSIM is.

Stay connected throughout your trip

Use the apps you already rely on without switching out your regular SIM.

A phone connected to navigation, messaging, calls, and social apps while traveling

Maps and rides

Use Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, Uber, Grab, Lyft, and other popular travel apps when you are away from Wi-Fi.

Calls and messages

Keep WhatsApp and Telegram working on the accounts you already use.

Your usual apps

Use Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X.com, YouTube, and the other apps you rely on every day.

The eSIM that travels with you

Buying the plan is the start, not the end. Your dashboard keeps the whole trip covered.

Track your usage

See how much data is left on every plan from one dashboard, on the web or in the Pelesim app.

Top up in a few taps

Running low mid-trip? Add data to the same eSIM without a new install - and we email you before you run out.

Reach a human

Our support team helps with installation, activation, and connection issues while you travel, not just before.

Change your mind risk-free

Full refund within 7 days of purchase if the eSIM has not been activated - and installing it does not void that, because plans start on first use.

Start with your destination

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Prepaid data plans with instant delivery and clear activation timing before you install.

Questions, answered

When does my plan start?
On first use. Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it. Every plan we sell works this way, so installing at home days before the trip costs you nothing.
Do I need the app?
No. Everything works from your email and the web dashboard - install details, usage, and top-ups. The Pelesim app offers the same in a native package if you prefer managing your eSIMs from your phone.
Will my phone number and WhatsApp still work?
Yes. Your physical SIM stays in the phone and stays active, so calls and texts to your number still reach you and WhatsApp keeps working. The eSIM is a second line that only handles data.
What if I have trouble installing or connecting?
Start with the step-by-step install guides for iPhone, iPad, and Android - they cover the common snags, like enabling Data Roaming for the travel line. If you are still stuck, our support team walks you through it, before and during the trip.
What if I run out of data mid-trip?
Top up the same eSIM from your dashboard in a few taps - no new QR code, no reinstall. We also email you when a plan runs low so you can top up before it matters.
What if my trip is canceled?
You get a full refund within 7 days of purchase as long as the eSIM has not been activated. Installing it does not count as activating, so a canceled trip does not cost you the plan.
Can one eSIM cover several countries?
Yes. Regional plans cover areas like Europe or Asia with one eSIM, and global plans go further - including a daily-unlimited option. For a single-country trip, that country's own plan is usually the best value.
Still have a question? Contact us

Travel data, handled.

Set it up before you fly - your plan only starts when you connect at your destination, and there is a 7-day money-back guarantee if you have not activated.

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