Instant activation
Your UK eSIM is delivered right after checkout. Install it before you fly and it's ready when you touch down.
Welcome to the United Kingdom
Best eSIM for United Kingdom
Prepaid 5G mobile data for the United Kingdom. Install BNESIM at home, switch it on at Heathrow, Gatwick or Edinburgh, and get straight onto maps, train times and ride apps. No roaming fees, no SIM kiosk queue.
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Why BNESIM for the UK
Why choose BNESIM as your UK travel eSIM
Everything you need for mobile data in the UK, from a Heathrow layover to a fortnight touring Scotland.
No roaming fees
Prepaid UK data at a fixed price. No daily roaming charges, no bill shock when you get home.
Easy installation
Install from the BNESIM app in one tap or scan a QR code. No tools, no SIM pin.
Reliable 5G coverage
Connects to local UK networks with 5G where available, from London to the Highlands.
Flexible plans
From 1 GB for a weekend to 100 GB for a long stay, or unlimited data for 10 days, with expiring and non-expiring options.
Top up anytime
Running low? Top up in the BNESIM app by card or Apple Pay and keep going.
Manage it all in the app
Manage all your eSIMs, plans and data in one place, with live chat support 24/7.
No documents
No passport scan, no local registration. Buy online and go.
UK data plans
Choose your UK data plan
Two ways to buy mobile data in the UK. Take a 30-day plan for this trip, or non-expiring data that waits for your next one. Prices in EUR.
For this trip
Expiring plans
United Kingdom · 5G where available · Valid 30 days
Best value for a city break, a business trip or a two-week tour. Choose the size that fits your stay.
Running low? Top up instantly in the app.
For repeat trips
Non-expiring plans
United Kingdom · 5G where available · Never expires
Use some in London this spring and keep the rest for Edinburgh in August. You only pay for the data you buy.
Running low? Top up instantly in the app.
- All four UK nations
- 5G speed
- Instant activation
- No documents needed
UK plans are data-only and don't include a phone number. Keep your home SIM switched on alongside the eSIM to receive calls and texts.
How it works
Online in the UK in three steps
Set up your UK eSIM in a few minutes at home, and you're online before you reach passport control.
Choose your UK data plan
Pick an expiring or non-expiring plan and pay securely. Your eSIM is delivered right after checkout.
Plans from 2.49 EURInstall your eSIM
Install in one tap in the BNESIM app, or scan the QR code. Do it on Wi-Fi before you fly.
Takes a few minutesConnect when you land
Switch on your BNESIM line and data roaming, and you're online across the UK.
5G where available
Travel tips
Why you need mobile data in the UK
From live train platforms to QR menus, the UK runs on apps. Here's where your data plan earns its keep.
Maps and the Tube
Live routes for the Tube, buses and walking, plus the right station exit.
Google MapsCitymapperTrains on time
UK platforms are often shown minutes before departure. Live apps tell you where to go.
National RailTrainlineRides home
Book a ride from the pub, theatre or airport and track it to the door.
UberBoltFREENOWQR menus and tickets
Pub menus, museum entry and mobile train tickets all run on QR codes.
E-ticketsTable orderingTables and bookings
Grab a same-day table or timed entry to the big attractions on the go.
OpenTableResyMessaging home
WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep working, and your number stays the same.
WhatsAppiMessage
How much data do I need?
For a 1–2 week UK trip, from the BNESIM travel data guide. Under a week: 5, 10 or 20 GB. Unlimited plans don't allow video or audio streaming. Get the free guide
Roaming alternatives
UK eSIM vs roaming vs a local SIM card
Since Brexit, EU roam-like-at-home rules no longer cover the UK, so many EU carriers charge extra there. Here's how the options compare.
| BNESIM UK eSIM | Home roaming | Physical UK SIM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready before you land | ✓ Install at home | ✓ | ✕ Buy on arrival |
| Price you know upfront | ✓ Prepaid, from 2.49 EUR | ✕ Often daily fees or per-MB charges | ✓ |
| Calls and texts on your own number | ✓ Home SIM stays in | ✓ | ✕ Home SIM comes out, unless your phone has dual SIM |
UK eSIM explained
What is a UK eSIM?
A UK eSIM is a digital SIM profile that gives your phone mobile data in the United Kingdom without a physical SIM card. You buy it online, install it in a few minutes on Wi-Fi, and it connects to a local network when you arrive.
The BNESIM UK eSIM is prepaid and data-only. It connects to local UK networks with 5G where available, across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and sits alongside your home SIM so you keep your own number for calls and texts.
UK eSIM at a glance
- Coverage
- England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Speed
- 5G where available
- Price
- From 2.49 EUR (1 GB, 30 days)
- Plans
- 15 plans: 1–100 GB for 30 days, unlimited for 10 days (fair use applies), or 1–100 GB that never expires
- Phone number
- Data only, keep your home number
- Documents
- None needed
- Setup
- One-tap install in the BNESIM app, or a QR code
- Top-ups
- In the BNESIM app, by card or Apple Pay
Coverage
One eSIM for all four nations
Your UK data plan works across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on local UK networks, with 5G where available.
England
From London's Tube stations to Cotswold villages and the Lake District.
London · Manchester · Liverpool · Bath · York
Scotland
Festival season in Edinburgh, nights out in Glasgow, road trips north.
Edinburgh · Glasgow · Inverness · Aberdeen
Wales
Match days in Cardiff, coastal paths and castle hopping.
Cardiff · Swansea · Conwy · Snowdonia
Northern Ireland
Belfast's Titanic Quarter and the Causeway Coast.
Belfast · Derry~Londonderry · Causeway Coast
Travellers trust BNESIM
Peace of mind for your UK trip
Award-winning travel connectivity, secure checkout and real people ready to help.
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Have used BNESIM multiple times for trips to Turkey for both myself and family members. It has been perfect every time with an instant connection on landing and flawless data use throughout my trip.
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Always use this app, used for Turkey, Greece, Thailand and even UK when waiting on new sim. Great service, highly recommended. Only one issue in Greece, which was rectified within the hour. Thanks for providing such great service.
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UK eSIM: frequently asked questions
Everything to know before you buy an eSIM for the United Kingdom. Still unsure? Our team answers in the app.
A good UK eSIM gives you fast local data, instant activation and no roaming fees. BNESIM offers prepaid data plans for the United Kingdom from 2.49 EUR, with 5G where available, expiring and non-expiring options, top-ups in the app and no documents required.
If your phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked, you are good to go. iPhone XS and newer and most recent Android flagships support eSIM. Check your device.
By default, expiring plans start the moment you buy them. If you would prefer the validity period to begin on a specific day, such as your arrival in the UK, schedule the activation date at checkout and the clock starts on that date instead. Non-expiring plans only count down as you use the data.
Yes. BNESIM is dual-SIM friendly: keep your home SIM active for calls and SMS, so two-factor codes keep arriving, and route mobile data through your BNESIM eSIM. UK plans are data-only and do not include a UK phone number.
Your eSIM connects to the UK's leading mobile networks automatically, with 5G where it is available, across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Signal can be weaker in remote Highland glens, national parks and tunnels.
For a 1–2 week trip the BNESIM travel data guide recommends 10 GB for light use, 20 GB for moderate use and unlimited for heavy use. For a trip of up to a week it recommends 5, 10 or 20 GB. Get the free BNESIM data guide.
Top up instantly in the BNESIM app, with no need to install a new eSIM. Or turn on auto-renewal so you never go offline.
Yes, on both expiring and non-expiring UK plans, which is handy for sharing with a laptop or a travel partner. The exception is the Unlimited plan, which does not allow hotspot use, to keep speeds fair for everyone.
Your UK eSIM covers the United Kingdom only. BNESIM has plans in 200+ destinations, so if your trip continues to Ireland, France or elsewhere in Europe, add that destination's plan in the app. Same account, same wallet, no surprise roaming. See the Europe eSIM.
Yes. Top up your BNE wallet with any major cryptocurrency, then pay for any plan with BNE coins in the app. Card and Apple Pay work too.
For most travellers, yes. Since Brexit, EU roam-like-at-home rules no longer cover the UK, so roaming with a foreign SIM can get expensive fast. A prepaid UK eSIM shows the price upfront, from 2.49 EUR for 1 GB, so there is no bill shock when you get home.
No. A BNESIM travel eSIM needs no passport scan or local registration: buy online, receive your eSIM straight away and install it in a few minutes.