UK eSIM for Visitors: London and Beyond
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Visiting London or anywhere in the United Kingdom? A travel eSIM gives you mobile data from the moment you land at Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester, so you can use maps, transport apps and messages without roaming bills.
Why use an eSIM here
- Data from the moment you land.
- No need for a UK SIM or a UK address.
- Keep your home number for calls and bank texts.
- Ideal for students, families and business visitors.
How to get connected in 3 steps
- Choose your plan on our eSIM page and enter code CONNECT at checkout.
- Install the eSIM before you travel by scanning the QR code you receive by email (most recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones support eSIM).
- Turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it when you land – your normal SIM can stay in the phone for calls and texts.
Travel tips
- Contactless cards and phones work on London buses and the Tube, and transport apps help you plan routes.
- Install the eSIM before you fly, while you are on Wi-Fi.
- Choose a larger plan if you will use maps and video calls every day.
Questions travellers ask
Do I need a UK address or passport to get the eSIM?
No. You buy the eSIM online and install it with a QR code; no UK address is needed.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhones (XS and newer), Samsung Galaxy S and Z models and Google Pixel phones support eSIM. Your phone must also be unlocked. You can check under Settings: if you see “Add eSIM” or “Add mobile plan”, it is supported.
Can I keep my WhatsApp and my normal number?
Yes. The eSIM only gives you data. Your normal SIM and number stay in the phone, and WhatsApp keeps working with your usual number.
Need help? Our team answers 24/7 at support@transconnect.global.
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