How it works

From rental to connected

No plastic SIM, no kiosk queue, no app. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you pick a plan to the moment you are online abroad.

Rental flow

Rent data, scan once, go online

1

Choose country and days

Pick where you need data, then compare temporary eSIM rentals by GB, validity, and price per GB.

2

Reserve the rental

Pay securely with Stripe. The eSIM profile is assigned for your trip as soon as payment clears.

3

Get the QR by email

The rental eSIM profile lands in your inbox in about a minute. No app download required.

4

Use it for the trip

Scan once, keep your home SIM for calls, and use Esimky for mobile data until the plan expires.

Setup

How you’ll install it

Three steps, a couple of minutes — and you can do it all at home before you fly.

1

Check your email

Right after payment we email your eSIM with a QR code and step-by-step setup.

2

Scan the QR code

Open Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the code from the email.

3

Turn it on when you land

Enable the eSIM line for data roaming at your destination — you are connected.

Your rental eSIM, in your inbox

Delivered by email, nothing to download

About a minute after payment, this exact email lands in your inbox — a designed receipt with your QR code and the manual codes as a backup. Open the Camera, scan once, and you are online.

Scannable QR plus copy-paste SM-DP+ codesWorks on iOS & Android — no app, everRe-sent any time from your account

Why travellers switch

Esimky vs the alternatives

The honest comparison. No lock-in, no roaming bill shock, no kiosk queue when you land.

EsimkyCarrier roamingAirport SIM
Price for a trip$8–25 typical$10/day & upQueue + cash
Ready before you land
Keep your phone number
No physical SIM swap
Price known up front

What is included

A simple rental, without roaming surprises

You see the country, data amount, validity, partner network, and price before checkout — no surprises after you pay.

Temporary data-only eSIM profileDevice compatibility checked before paymentPartner network and validity shown up frontStep-by-step install for iOS and Android

Good to know

Questions travellers ask first

What exactly am I renting?

You rent temporary access to a data-only travel eSIM profile for a selected destination, data allowance, and validity period.

When should I install it?

Install the profile before you fly, then switch data to Esimky when you land. The plan terms on the card show the validity period.

Is this a phone number?

No. These are data-only eSIM rentals for internet access. Voice calls, SMS, and phone numbers are not included unless a plan says so.

What if my phone is not eSIM-capable?

The Help center has a compatibility check. If your device is not supported, do not install the profile and contact support before activating.

Ready when you are

Your next trip deserves data that just works

Pick a country, compare by price per GB, and have the QR in your inbox before you finish packing.