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eSIM United Kingdom
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Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges.
Coverage in United Kingdom- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in United Kingdom
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM United Kingdom for internet in the United Kingdom without roaming from minute one. Land in London, Manchester or Edinburgh and connect right away: scan the QR that arrives in your email in about 1 minute, without swapping your physical SIM. Perfect for Google Maps, the Tube and WhatsApp.
You browse on the British networks of O2, Three (3) and T-Mobile UK, with 4G/5G coverage across cities and motorways. You choose the GB and the days you need; you keep your number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data by hotspot with whoever travels with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in the United Kingdom from the very first minute
- Hotspot included — share your internet with the people travelling with you
- Your usual number stays active — WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Top up your data whenever you need to, without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only — no traditional calls or SMS (use WhatsApp or other VoIP apps)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile calmly before you travel — you have 180 days from purchase to activate it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: GB - O2 5G, GB - T-Mobile UK 5G, GB - 3 4G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
United Kingdom
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of United Kingdom without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for United Kingdom
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across United Kingdom.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom · 100 MB | 7 days | €0,51 |
| United Kingdom · 500 MB | 7 days | €1,28 |
| United Kingdom · 1 GB | 7 days | €2,56 |
| United Kingdom · 3 GB | 15 days | €5,13 |
| United Kingdom · 3 GB | 30 days | €5,13 |
| United Kingdom · 5 GB | 30 days | €7,27 |
| United Kingdom · 10 GB | 30 days | €11,55 |
| United Kingdom · 20 GB | 30 days | €21,40 |
| United Kingdom · 50 GB | 30 days | €41,09 |
| United Kingdom · 50 GB | 180 days | €67,20 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your United Kingdom plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for United Kingdom is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in United Kingdom: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €0,51
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to United Kingdom, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of United Kingdom from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for United Kingdom have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across United Kingdom. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your United Kingdom data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in United Kingdom without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in United Kingdom with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In United Kingdom you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for United Kingdom, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in United Kingdom as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in United Kingdom, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our United Kingdom plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another United Kingdom plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in United Kingdom. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the United Kingdom eSIM
eSIM for the United Kingdom: internet without roaming
With an eSIM for the United Kingdom, you'll arrive in London with mobile data from minute one, without searching for stores or changing your physical card. You'll connect to the same networks used by Britons: EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three, with good 4G and 5G coverage in cities and most tourist areas. When you install it, your phone automatically chooses the best available signal, so you just have to turn on your phone and use Google Maps, WhatsApp, or the subway without worrying about the bill.
Roaming in the United Kingdom: why an eSIM is convenient for you
Since Brexit, the United Kingdom is no longer in the European Union, so your operator's rate does not include "home-like" roaming. Many companies charge between €10 and €15 per day for using your data there, or apply per-MB rates that quickly skyrocket. A PuraSIM eSIM gives you a fixed data plan for the entire trip; you know what you're paying beforehand and avoid surprises when you return. It's the simplest way to have internet in the United Kingdom without relying on expensive roaming.
How much does an eSIM for the United Kingdom cost?
Plans start from €3.95, and the price depends on the GB and days you need. For a weekend getaway in London, 1 or 2 GB is more than enough if you use Wi-Fi at the hotel. For one or two weeks traveling around England and Scotland, estimate between 3 and 5 GB if you use a lot of maps, social media, and some videos. If you work or share data, choose a larger plan. You can compare rates and GB for all destinations and adjust the plan to your trip.
eSIM or SIM card in the United Kingdom
A traditional SIM card requires you to find a store upon arrival, queue, show your passport, and be without your usual number while using it. An eSIM is digital: you buy it before leaving, install it with a QR code, and it coexists with your main SIM, so you continue to receive calls and SMS to your usual number. No plastic, no waiting, and no risk of losing the card. For today's traveler, an eSIM is more convenient and faster.
Does the eSIM work in London, Manchester, or Edinburgh?
Yes. Coverage is solid in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, and Cardiff, supported by the EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three networks. In the London Underground, airports, and stations, you'll have signal without problems, and on roads and in towns, 4G coverage reaches the vast majority of the country. Whether you're traveling for tourism or business, you'll have stable mobile data in the United Kingdom.
How do I activate the United Kingdom eSIM?
Very easy. After purchase, you'll receive a QR code by email: scan it from your phone's settings, activate data, and you're done. You can install it at home with Wi-Fi before your flight and set it to start working upon arrival. You only need an eSIM-compatible phone and a few minutes. If it's your first time, follow our eSIM guide step-by-step, and you'll be connected in the United Kingdom in a matter of seconds.
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