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United Kingdom eSIM
Data in United Kingdom from the moment you land, without roaming or a physical SIM. Pick your plan, pay in Egyptian pounds, and install the eSIM on your phone in two minutes.
London, Manchester and the rest of the UK: mobile data is essential for the Tube, maps and payments. Set up the eSIM before you fly and you'll be online as soon as you land.
🛡️ Buy with confidence: if you haven't installed the eSIM, you can cancel it within 30 days of purchase and get the full amount back in your Rafeeq wallet. (Excluding plans with a number and calls.)
United Kingdom eSIM plans available
Plans start from 70 EGP. Each plan's price in Egyptian pounds is shown in the shop, and you can use a discount code or your wallet balance.
- Fixed-data plans (6): 1 GB to 100 GB, valid for 7 days to 180 days
- Daily plans (5): 500 MB to 10 GB per day, and you choose the number of days
- Unlimited plans (3): Unlimited data every day (high speed up to 1 GB – 3 GB per day depending on the plan), and you choose the number of days
- Plans with a number and calls (10): 20 GB to 150 GB of data with a phone number and calls
Going to United Kingdom and other countries too?
There are 96 regional plans covering United Kingdom along with other countries on one eSIM. You'll find them in the shop under “Multi-country plans”.
How to buy and activate a United Kingdom eSIM
- Choose a plan: to match your trip length and usage, or ask Rafeeq in the chat to choose for you.
- Pay in Egyptian pounds: you'll get the install code by email right away and find it in My eSIMs.
- Install the eSIM before you travel: scan the QR code or tap install, while you're still at home with internet.
- When you land: turn on the eSIM and data roaming on it, and you're online.
United Kingdom eSIM FAQ
Does an eSIM work in United Kingdom?
Yes. The plans on this page are made for United Kingdom and run on local networks there at 3G / 4G / 5G speeds.
How much is a United Kingdom eSIM?
Plans start from 70 EGP, and the price depends on data amount and duration. You pay in Egyptian pounds, and the price you see in the shop is what you pay.
When should I activate the eSIM?
Buy and install the eSIM while you're still at home with internet (it takes two minutes). The plan starts when your phone connects to a network in United Kingdom.
Will I get a phone number in United Kingdom?
Regular data plans are data only, but there are 10 plans with a number and calls for United Kingdom. You can always use WhatsApp calls over data.
How do I know if my phone supports eSIM?
Dial *#06# on your phone: if a number called EID appears, it supports eSIM. Most iPhones from XS onward, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 3 and newer support it.
What if my plan runs out while I'm in United Kingdom?
You can top up the same eSIM or buy a new plan on the website at any time, and if you need help, chat with Rafeeq.
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