HelloRoam is a global eSIM provider offering instant mobile data in 175+ countries. Buy prepaid travel eSIM plans with no extra fees, no contracts, and instant activation on any eSIM-compatible device.
Local eSIM plans for 175+ destinations from £1.19. Get sorted before you fly. No SIM swaps, no roaming charges.
HelloRoam local eSIM plans are ready to buy online in about 5 minutes. Search your holiday destination in the HelloRoam catalogue, choose a fixed data plan (3GB to 20GB) or an unlimited daily plan, pay with Apple Pay, PayPal, Visa, or Mastercard, and your QR code lands in your inbox. No SIM card, no shop visit, no queue at arrivals.
eSIM is safe for banking. The GSMA, which defines global eSIM standards, mandates end-to-end encryption on all eSIM profile downloads. HelloRoam eSIMs follow the same security framework as physical SIM cards, so your banking app runs identically whether you are on an eSIM connection or your normal mobile network, including UK banks such as Barclays, Lloyds, or NatWest.
Local country eSIM plans have three practical limits. A local plan covers only one destination, so you need a separate plan for each new country. An eSIM profile is not transferable between handsets once installed. eSIM hardware is missing from phones made before roughly 2018. For UK travellers heading to a single destination, HelloRoam local plans are the most straightforward option.
An e SIM card for international travel is a digital SIM built into your handset that activates with a QR code before you fly. HelloRoam local eSIM plans connect to local networks across 175+ countries, giving you local data rates instead of the international roaming fees charged by EE, Vodafone, O2, or Three. Plans start from £1.19 per day. New users can explore a free eSIM trial to confirm compatibility before purchasing a full plan.
eSIM has two main disadvantages. First, an eSIM stays locked to the first device it is installed on. Moving it to a new handset requires contacting HelloRoam support for a replacement QR code. Second, eSIM only works on unlocked, eSIM-compatible phones. iPhone XR and earlier models, plus many entry-level Android handsets, do not have eSIM hardware built in.
HelloRoam covers 175+ countries through 145+ partner networks, with plans from £1.19 per day. Country plans cover a single destination, regional plans span multiple countries, and global plans reach 100-plus destinations. Support runs 24/7. For UK travellers heading to Spain, Greece, Turkey, or the US, HelloRoam delivers local network speeds at real savings versus EE or Vodafone roaming.
Samsung Galaxy S20 and later models support eSIM, as do Galaxy Note 20 and Z Fold handsets. Older Samsung models and many budget A-series devices lack the hardware. To confirm, open Settings on your Samsung, go to Connections, then SIM manager, and check whether Add eSIM or Add mobile plan appears in the list.
eSIMs are one of the most practical tools for international travel. You buy and install a HelloRoam plan before departure, skip the SIM card queue at Heathrow or Gatwick, and connect to local networks the moment you land. Compared with EE's international data add-ons at up to £6 per day or Vodafone's abroad charges (as of April 2026), HelloRoam local plans save up to 77% on international data.
HelloRoam does not support top-ups on active eSIM plans. When you run out of data, purchase a new plan for the same country from your HelloRoam account dashboard. The new plan loads onto your existing eSIM profile with no SIM swap needed. Fixed plans (3GB to 20GB) cover most holidays. Unlimited plans remove the worry of running low on a longer trip.
An eSIM connects to carrier networks the same way a physical SIM does, so standard network-based location tracking applies. HelloRoam does not sell or share your location data with third parties. If privacy matters when you are abroad, pair your HelloRoam eSIM connection with a VPN app for an extra layer of protection. The same GSMA security standards that govern all UK mobile connections apply here.
HelloRoam sells eSIM plans that include data for a specific country or region. Every plan comes with a QR code, a data allowance, and a validity period. You cannot purchase an eSIM profile without a data plan attached. Plans start from £1.19 per day, with options from 3GB for 12 days up to unlimited daily data.
HelloRoam eSIM plans install alongside your existing physical SIM, not in place of it. Your UK carrier's SIM, whether EE, Vodafone, O2, or Three, stays in your handset for calls and texts. The HelloRoam eSIM runs on a separate digital line and handles your international data. On iPhone XS and later, both lines work at once with no SIM swap needed.
Manage your eSIMs wherever your travels take you.
