Every destination starts at $5

Travel eSIMs
from $5

Pick your destination, start with a $5 plan, and upgrade only when your trip needs more data.

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⚡Instant activation◎135 destinations◇Fixed-data plans

✓ No subscription✓ Larger upgrades available✓ Supplier price guardrails

135+destinations Live APIcatalog

Japan5GB · 30 days$5→

United States5GB · 30 days$5→

United Kingdom5GB · 30 days$5→

Popular nowView all destinations →

Japan5GB · 30 daysfrom $5↗

United States5GB · 30 daysfrom $5↗

United Kingdom5GB · 30 daysfrom $5↗

Turkey10GB · 30 daysfrom $5↗

Thailand5GB · 30 daysfrom $5↗

Spain5GB · 30 daysfrom $5↗

PricingNo subscription trapFixed-data packages with the full retail price shown before checkout.

CatalogSupplier-backed plan dataAllowance, validity and package identity come from the normalized supplier catalog.

Device checkCompatibility firstConfirm eSIM support and carrier-unlocked status before buying.

OperationsPrice guardrailsSupplier cost is checked again at fulfillment so stale pricing cannot silently swap the product.

Order safetyCapture before fulfillmentReal supplier purchasing starts only after a verified paid order is recorded server-side.

Catalog syncAutomatic supplier refreshThe storefront reads from the normalized catalog and can keep the last healthy snapshot live if a sync fails.

RecoveryWebhook + reconcileSupplier callbacks are supported, and a reconciliation cron can recover QR delivery if a webhook is late.

Customer deliveryStructured email handoffReady-state orders trigger branded delivery email support so customers can retrieve installation details fast.

30-day eSIMs 5GB plans 7-day trips 30-day trips Avoid roaming charges Buy before travel Europe Asia 30-day eSIMs 5GB plans 7-day trips 30-day trips Avoid roaming charges Buy before travel Europe Asia

135destinations

1simple $5 entry point

Live APIcatalog status

0day-pass mix-ups

Built from the catalog, not marketing math

One price hook.
Real package depth.

Every destination page is tied to a specific fixed-data supplier package. The storefront keeps the $5 starter simple while the catalog engine keeps plan identity, validity and larger upgrades separate behind the scenes.

0184destinations with a 30-day starter

0260destinations starting with 5GB+

03519selected fixed-data plans across the store

043.2GBaverage starter allowance in the current catalog

What $5 buys right now

A departure board
with actual package data.

Every row below comes from the current supplier catalog snapshot. The $5 figure is our retail starter price; the data allowance and validity belong to the exact supplier package selected for that destination.

How the $5 selection works →

DESTINATIONDATAVALIDPRICE

Japan5GB30D$5→

United States5GB30D$5→

United Kingdom5GB30D$5→

Turkey10GB30D$5→

Thailand5GB30D$5→

Spain5GB30D$5→

Supplier catalog last synced Sep 17, 2026 08:37 UTC

Popular destinations

Pick the flag.
Skip the maze.

Every listed country has a starter option selected from a real fixed-data package. Open a destination only when you want to compare larger packages.

The landing moment

Buy before takeoff.
Land already prepared.

The best travel-data experience is the one you barely notice: choose the exact package, keep the install details in one place, and know what to switch on when you arrive.

Before the airportPick your destination and install while you still have reliable Wi-Fi.

After landingSelect the travel eSIM for mobile data and follow the plan's roaming instructions.

During the tripOpen My eSIM to check the order, activation details and supplier status.

Choose a destination →When should I install? →

5DollarESIM● Live

✈TRAVEL DATAReady for arrival

PLAN5GBVALIDITY30 daysSTATUSReady

Install detailsKept behind your order + email lookup

HOME••••••••DESTINATION

No app required

No subscription

Data fit

Buy enough data.
Not imaginary “unlimited”.

Use the trip style as a starting point, then choose the actual fixed-data plan on the destination page.

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Light traveler

1–3GB

Maps, messaging, ride-hailing, email and occasional browsing.

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Everyday traveler

5–10GB

Maps plus regular social apps, uploads and normal daily browsing.

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Heavy traveler

20GB+

Video, tethering, frequent uploads, work use or a longer trip.

Calculate my trip data →Read the full data guide →

Why 5DollarESIM

One clear $5 start.
More data when you need it.

5DollarESIM starts with the simplest useful answer: a real $5 fixed-data starter for the destination, with larger plans one tap away when your trip needs more.

01Real packageData and validity come from a specific supplier package, not a placeholder.

02Retail ruleThe starter package is sold at $5 only when its wholesale cost fits our guardrail.

03ProtectedExpected wholesale cost is checked again before fulfillment when live ordering is enabled.

STARTER$5Clear entry price

MORE DATA$6.99+Only if your trip needs it

BIG TRIPFlexibleLonger/heavier travel use

Three steps

From search to signal.

No carrier jargon on the front page. The technical work stays behind the scenes.

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Choose a country

Search by destination and open the country page with its current fixed-data packages.

Pick your data

Take the $5 option or upgrade to a larger plan. Pricing stays clear before checkout.

Install the eSIM

After verified payment, the exact supplier package is ordered and the eSIM details are delivered.

↻CATALOG
ENGINE

Supplier API

Classifier

Storefront

Price guard

Built to stay accurate

Fresh supplier data without daily CSV uploads.

The engine is built to pull eSIM Access inventory on a schedule, normalize every package, keep fixed-data products separate from day-pass/FUP products, and keep the last healthy catalog live if a sync fails.

1Package identity stays tied to supplier code + country + plan fingerprint.

2Manual admin overrides survive supplier refreshes.

3Suspiciously small API responses never replace the working catalog.

Search by trip shape

Different question.
Same live catalog.

These discovery pages organize the catalog by duration, data size and geography. They are generated from actual sellable plans rather than a separate static price table.

01 · DURATION

30-day eSIM plans

Find destinations with a current 30-day fixed-data option.

Browse 30-day plans →02 · DATA

5GB eSIM plans

Compare current 5GB options country by country.

Browse 5GB plans →03 · REGION

Browse by region

Europe, Asia, Middle East, Americas, Africa and Oceania.

Open region hubs →04 · TOOL

Travel data calculator

Estimate your trip usage and jump to the matching destination plans.

Calculate data →

Built for real travel searches

Answers before checkout.
Confidence after it.

Useful planning pages connect search intent to the live destination catalog instead of publishing hundreds of thin near-duplicate articles.

BUYING GUIDE

How to buy a travel eSIM online

Compatibility, timing, plan size and what to keep after checkout.

Read guide →TRAVEL SAFETY

Travel eSIM vs airport Wi-Fi

Where each option helps, and why connectivity before leaving the terminal matters.

Compare →SHORT TRIPS

How much eSIM data for a weekend?

A practical allowance for maps, messaging, rides and light social use.

Plan a weekend →MULTI-COUNTRY

Country eSIM vs regional eSIM

When a country-specific package is simpler—and when a regional plan may be better.

See the trade-offs →

Before you buy

Five questions worth answering before takeoff.

Clear answers reduce bad purchases, support tickets and activation surprises. For deeper help, the field guide covers installation, roaming, device compatibility and data planning.

Open the travel eSIM field guide →

01What is a travel eSIM?+

A travel eSIM is a digital SIM profile that can provide mobile data without swapping your physical SIM card. Your phone must support eSIM and normally needs to be carrier-unlocked.

02Are all 5DollarESIM plans exactly $5?+

No. Each supported destination has a $5 starter when the supplier cost fits our pricing guardrail. Larger data packages cost more and are shown before checkout.

03When should I install my travel eSIM?+

Install while you have stable Wi-Fi, usually before departure or before leaving the airport. Activation timing can vary by package, so follow the instructions shown with your eSIM.

04Can I keep my normal SIM and phone number?+

On dual-SIM phones you can usually keep your primary SIM enabled for calls or messages while using the travel eSIM for mobile data. Device and carrier behavior can vary.

05How much travel data do I need?+

Light trips may fit 1–3GB, everyday travel often fits 5–10GB, and video, hotspot use or longer trips can require 20GB or more. Use the data calculator before choosing a plan.

Travel eSIM field guide

Useful answers that
deserve their own search result.

We are building topical depth around the questions travelers actually have before and after purchase—not spinning out thin destination pages.

04Planning

Explore all eSIM guides →

Travel eSIMsfrom $5

One price hook.Real package depth.

A departure boardwith actual package data.

Pick the flag.Skip the maze.

United States

United Kingdom

France

Germany

Italy

Spain

Japan

Thailand

Turkey

Israel

Australia

Canada

Buy before takeoff.Land already prepared.

Buy enough data.Not imaginary “unlimited”.