Hey bunqers 🌈,

Thanks to the eSIM in your bunq app, you spend less on data when traveling and save up to 90% on roaming costs.

Install it once, then have reliable internet access across the world ⚡️

What’s an eSIM and how do I get one?

An eSIM is an electronic SIM card that lets you activate and use mobile data plans without needing a physical SIM. It’s an easy and flexible way to stay connected anywhere in the world.

Here’s how to activate one from the bunq app:

iOS users

1. Go to the ✈️ Travel tab

2. Tap Get eSIM to be redirected to your phone’s settings to install your eSIM

Android users

1. Go to the ✈️ Travel tab

2. Tap Get an eSIM

3. Tap Install an eSIM for Free

4. Follow the steps to install your eSIM

5. Open your device’s settings

6. Tap Allow

7. Tap Continue to activate your new eSIM

*The eSIM service is provided through our partner BetterRoaming

In which countries is the eSIM service available?

The eSIM service is currently available in the following countries 🌎

Afghanistan 🇦🇫, Albania 🇦🇱, Algeria 🇩🇿, Andorra 🇦🇩, Angola 🇦🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, Armenia 🇦🇲, Aruba 🇦🇼, Australia 🇦🇺, Austria 🇦🇹, Bahrain 🇧🇭, Bangladesh 🇧🇩, Belgium 🇧🇪, Benin 🇧🇯, Bolivia 🇧🇴, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 🇧🇶, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦, Brazil 🇧🇷, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Cambodia 🇰🇭, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Canada 🇨🇦, Chad 🇹🇩, Chile 🇨🇱, China 🇨🇳, Colombia 🇨🇴, Congo 🇨🇬, Costa Rica 🇨🇷, Croatia 🇭🇷, Curaçao 🇨🇼, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴, Ecuador 🇪🇨, Egypt 🇪🇬, El Salvador 🇸🇻, Estonia 🇪🇪, Faroe Islands 🇫🇴, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, French Guiana 🇬🇫, Gabon 🇬🇦, Georgia 🇬🇪, Germany 🇩🇪, Ghana 🇬🇭, Gibraltar 🇬🇮, Greece 🇬🇷, Guadeloupe 🇬🇵, Guatemala 🇬🇹, Guernsey 🇬🇬, Guinea 🇬🇳, Honduras 🇭🇳, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Hungary 🇭🇺, Iceland 🇮🇸, India 🇮🇳, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Iraq 🇮🇶, Ireland 🇮🇪, Isle of Man 🇮🇲, Israel 🇮🇱, Italy 🇮🇹, Japan 🇯🇵, Jersey 🇯🇪, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, Kenya 🇰🇪, South Korea 🇰🇷, Kuwait 🇰🇼, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, Latvia 🇱🇻, Lesotho 🇱🇸, Liberia 🇱🇷, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Macao 🇲🇴, North Macedonia 🇲🇰, Madagascar 🇲🇬, Malawi 🇲🇼, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Malta 🇲🇹, Mayotte 🇾🇹, Mexico 🇲🇽, Moldova 🇲🇩, Monaco 🇲🇨, Montenegro 🇲🇪, Morocco 🇲🇦, Mozambique 🇲🇿, Netherlands 🇳🇱, New Zealand 🇳🇿, Nicaragua 🇳🇮, Niger 🇳🇪, Nigeria 🇳🇬, Norway 🇳🇴, Oman 🇴🇲, Pakistan 🇵🇰, Palestine 🇵🇸, Panama 🇵🇦, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬, Paraguay 🇵🇾, Peru 🇵🇪, Philippines 🇵🇭, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, Qatar 🇶🇦, Réunion 🇷🇪, Romania 🇷🇴, Rwanda 🇷🇼, Samoa 🇼🇸, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, Serbia 🇷🇸, Seychelles 🇸🇨, Singapore 🇸🇬, Sint Maarten 🇸🇽, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, South Africa 🇿🇦, South Sudan 🇸🇸, Spain 🇪🇸, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, Saint Barthélemy 🇧🇱, Saint Martin 🇲🇫, Sudan 🇸🇩, Suriname 🇸🇷, Swaziland 🇸🇿, Sweden 🇸🇪, Switzerland 🇨🇭, Taiwan 🇹🇼, Tanzania 🇹🇿, Thailand 🇹🇭, Tunisia 🇹🇳, Turkey 🇹🇷, Uganda 🇺🇬, United Kingdom 🇬🇧, United States 🇺🇸, Uruguay 🇺🇾, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, Vanuatu 🇻🇺, Vietnam 🇻🇳, and Zambia 🇿🇲.

What are the prices and plans?

Prices vary by destination based on local offers. To see what’s available, just check the app for plans and prices. You can choose either country-specific or our worldwide package data plans.

How do I top up my eSIM?

Once we see you’re low on data, we’ll let you know with an in-app notification. Just tap on it to easily choose from the available plans. If you miss the notification, you can always follow these steps to top up your balance:

1. Go to the ✈️ Travel tab

2. Tap the eSIM button to open your eSIM

3. Tap Add Data

4. Select your destination and plan

5. Tap Buy Data, we’ll connect you automatically when you land

How can I get the free worldwide data package?

If you are a bunq Elite user, you get 8 GB of free worldwide data every year! No need to buy data packages - just install an eSIM from the bunq app and your 8 GB will activate automatically upon arrival at your destination!

Note 1: Even if you’ve used up all your vouchers with the old eSIM model, all bunq Elite users will still get an extra 8 GB of free data to use this year.

Note 2: You’ll automatically get a fresh 8 GB of free data every calendar year.

Note 3: The worldwide package only includes the countries where our eSIM service is available.

I’ve installed my eSIM with the old model. What now?

If you’ve previously installed eSIMs using the old model, you’ll need to download a new eSIM to enjoy the latest benefits:

• You can always top up your eSIM in the bunq app, even if you don’t have a connection;

• Get access to better, more competitive pricing;

• Manage your data directly in the bunq app.

How can I use my bunq Points to get data?

You can get 2 GB for 3,000 bunq Points by following these steps:

1. Tap on your Profile in the top left corner

2. Tap on the Points tile below your forest’s overview

3. Select the “2 GB data on eSIM” under “Rewards”

4. Tap on “Claim” and your eSIM will be automatically topped up

How do I deactivate my eSIM?

iOS users

1. Go to your iPhone’s Settings

2. Tap on “Mobile Service”

3. Tap on the eSIM you want to delete

4. Scroll down and tap delete eSIM

Android users

1. Go to your phone’s Settings

2. Tap on “Connections”

3. Go to “SIM manager”

4. Select the eSIM you want to delete

5. Tap “Remove”

How do I contact Support?

If you have any problem with your eSIM, you can contact us through our Support Center. Just follow these steps:

1. Tap on your Profile in the top left corner

2. Tap on 🟢 Support