No. Anyone can use yallo Travel eSIM.

Most newer smartphones support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 3 and up.

How to check

iPhone

Go to

Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

If you see

Add eSIM

your device supports eSIM.

Android

Open

Settings

Search for

eSIM or SIM Manager

If you can add or download an eSIM, your device is compatible.

Universal check

Dial

*#06#

If an EID number appears together with your IMEI, your device supports eSIM.

Yes, your Swiss number stays active. Your phone can use both your regular SIM and the Travel eSIM at the same time. You'll receive calls and texts on your Swiss number as usual, while using the Travel eSIM for affordable data abroad. You can choose which line to use for calls, texts, and data in your phone settings.

Your eSIM activates automatically when you first connect to a mobile network in your destination country. The validity period starts from this first connection, not from the purchase date. This means you can buy and install your eSIM before you travel without wasting any days.

Travel eSIM is fully prepaid. You pay once when you buy your data package and that's it. No monthly fees, no hidden costs, no surprise charges. We accept credit cards, debit cards, and other common payment methods. The price you see is the price you pay.

Yes, you can share your Travel eSIM data with other devices. Just turn on the mobile hotspot feature in your phone settings. This lets you connect your laptop, tablet, or other devices to the internet using your eSIM data, perfect for getting work done or keeping the whole family connected.

If you use up your data, your connection will stop but you can easily buy more. Just purchase an additional data package for your destination and install it the same way as your first eSIM. You can also top up before running out if you're tracking your usage and want to stay connected.

yallo Travel eSIM works in over 160 destinations worldwide. This includes popular spots across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. You can check if your specific destination is covered by using the country search on this page or browsing our destination list.

The eSIM profile can remain installed for life. You can buy new packages later without reinstalling the eSIM.

Yes. If deleted, the eSIM can be reinstalled by logging in to the account in the app where the purchase was made.

You can transfer your eSIM to another device by logging into your account, removing the eSIM from the old device and installing it on the new device. Purchased packages remain available after the transfer.

Log in from the new phone, remove the eSIM from the lost device in Manage your eSIM, then install it on the replacement device.

Currently, one eSIM is supported per account. If you require multiple eSIMs you must create separate accounts using different email addresses.