UK and Europe eSIMs and SIM Cards for US and Canadian Travelers
Get 5G & 4G LTE mobile data in the UK and Europe, a real UK phone number, and UK and Europe talk and text for your trip.
Order before you leave North America, then connect after you arrive in the UK or Europe.
Many travel eSIMs only give you data. Our UK and Europe SIMs include fast 5G & 4G LTE mobile data in the UK and Europe, a real UK number, and UK and talk and text.
Choose instant eSIM delivery or order a physical SIM card before you travel.
Real UK mobile number included
UK and Europe 5G/4G LTE data
UK and Europe talk and text included
Instant eSIM or physical SIM
Prepaid service with no contract
No credit check and no overages
UK and Europe SIM options can be confusing. We make them easier to understand.
Many travel SIM and eSIM websites look similar, but the details matter. My UK SIM Card focuses on UK and Europe SIMs and eSIMs for travelers from the United States and Canada, with clear prepaid plans, a real UK number, UK and Europe talk and text, and support before and during your trip.
Compare UK and Europe eSIM and SIM card plans
Every plan includes a real UK mobile number, UK and Europe talk and text, 5G/4G LTE UK and Europe mobile data, and your choice of instant eSIM or physical SIM. All plans are prepaid, with no contract, no auto-renewal, and nothing to cancel after your trip.
Our UK and Europe eSIMs and SIM cards use the Three UK mobile network. Three UK and Vodafone UK merged in 2025, so your phone may use whichever network has the best available signal in your UK location. In Europe, your phone automatically connects through local roaming partners in supported countries.
40GB
Best for light maps, messaging, and everyday browsing
100GB
Best for most UK and Europe trips
200GB
Best for heavier data use, hotspot, and longer stays
Unlimited Data
Best for the heaviest data users
Europe roaming allowance varies by plan. Your full UK data allowance can be used while you are in the UK.
Where your UK and Europe eSIM or SIM card can connect
Our UK and Europe eSIMs and SIM cards include service across the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. They also include coverage across Europe in the destinations listed below.
Åland Islands, Finland | Austria | Azores, Portugal | Balearic Islands, Spain | Belgium | Bulgaria | Canary Islands, Spain | Croatia | Cyprus | Czech Republic | Denmark
England | Estonia | Finland | France | French Guiana | Germany | Gibraltar | Greece | Guadeloupe | Guernsey | Hungary
Iceland | Ireland | Isle of Man | Italy | Jersey | Latvia | Liechtenstein | Lithuania | Luxembourg
Madeira, Portugal | Malta | Martinique | Mayotte | Netherlands | Northern Ireland | Norway | Poland | Portugal | Réunion | Romania
Saint Barthélemy | Saint Martin | San Marino, Italy | Scotland | Slovakia | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | United Kingdom | Vatican City | Wales
Trusted by travelers heading to the UK and Europe
Verified customer reviews from people using our UK and Europe eSIMs and SIM cards while overseas.
Most travel eSIMs are data only. Ours includes a real UK mobile number.
Data-only travel eSIMs can be fine for maps, browsing, and apps. But they can be limiting when you need a UK number for local services, bookings, text messages, or travel changes while you are overseas.
Most travel eSIMs
Data only
No UK phone number
No standard talk or text
Less useful for local bookings and services
Often limited to app-based support
Our UK and Europe eSIM or SIM
Real UK mobile number included
UK and Europe talk and text included
UK and Europe 5G and 4G LTE data
Instant eSIM or physical SIM option
Order before you leave North America
Support before and during your trip
Popular UK and Europe Trips for US and Canadian Travelers
Planning a UK and Europe trip from North America? Our UK and Europe eSIMs and SIM cards help you stay connected across the UK, Ireland, and many European destinations without switching SIMs between countries.
London and Paris
A common first Europe trip for travelers visiting London, Paris, and nearby stops across the UK and France.
UK and Ireland
Useful for trips through England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, including London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Dublin.
Italy and Greece
Helpful for vacations through Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Athens, and the Greek islands.
Spain and Portugal
A practical option for Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Lisbon, Porto, and other major destinations across Spain and Portugal.
France, Belgium and Netherlands
Good for multi-city trips through Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and nearby European stops.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Useful for central Europe travel through Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Zurich, and surrounding destinations.
What you get with every UK and Europe eSIM or SIM card
Stay connected across the UK and Europe with UK mobile data, a real UK mobile number, UK talk and text, Europe roaming, and simple setup before you leave North America.
Fast 5G and 4G LTE Data
Use mobile data across the UK and supported European destinations on major local networks.
Real UK Mobile Number
Your SIM or eSIM includes a UK number for bookings, local services, text messages, and verification codes.
UK and Europe Talk and Text
Make calls and send texts while you travel in the UK and supported European destinations.
UK and Europe Roaming
Use one SIM across the UK and many European destinations without changing SIM cards or eSIMs between countries.
Set Up Before You Travel
Install your eSIM or prepare your physical SIM before you leave the United States or Canada.
eSIM or Physical SIM
Choose instant eSIM delivery or order a physical SIM card if you prefer using a card in your phone.
Travel Support
Get help before and during your trip from a team that understands UK and Europe travel SIMs.
Avoid Carrier Roaming
Use a prepaid UK and Europe SIM instead of relying on expensive international roaming from your home carrier.
Who is this UK and Europe eSIM or SIM card for?
Ideal for travelers from the United States and Canada who want reliable UK data, Europe roaming, and a real UK mobile number while overseas.
UK trips
Useful for travel across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.
Europe travel
Great for France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and multi-country Europe itineraries.
Cruises and tours
Helpful for European cruises, guided tours, train travel, and short stays across several countries.
Work and longer stays
Useful if you need mobile data, hotspot use, UK talk and text, bookings, local services, and verification SMS.
eSIM users
Best for travelers who want fast digital delivery, no physical SIM swapping, and setup before departure.
Avoiding carrier roaming
A prepaid UK and Europe SIM can help you avoid expensive international roaming from your home carrier.
How it works
Order before you leave North America, set up your eSIM or SIM before departure, and connect when you arrive in the UK or Europe.
Choose your plan
Select the UK and Europe data allowance that suits your travel plans.
Choose eSIM or SIM
Pick instant eSIM delivery or choose a physical SIM card if you prefer using a card in your phone.
Set up before you travel
Follow the setup instructions before you leave the United States or Canada.
Connect when you arrive
Turn on your SIM or eSIM overseas and start using UK data, talk and text.
Why order before you leave North America?
Get your UK and Europe eSIM or SIM card ready before departure, so you can connect sooner after you arrive overseas.
Arrive ready to connect
Set up before you travel and start using UK data, talk and text when you arrive in the UK or Europe.
Get support before you go
Sort out setup questions before departure instead of trying to fix phone issues after landing overseas.
Keep your home number active
Use your usual apps while also having a real UK mobile number for talk, text, bookings, and local services.
Coverage across the UK and Europe
Use your UK and Europe eSIM or SIM card across the UK and supported European destinations without changing SIM cards or eSIMs while you travel.
United Kingdom
Connect across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland using the Three UK network. Following the Three UK and Vodafone UK merger, your phone may also use Vodafone UK coverage where available.
Europe roaming
Use your included Europe roaming allowance in supported destinations, including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands, Ireland, and more.
Local partner networks
Your phone connects to supported local roaming partners automatically, so you do not need to choose a network manually in each country.
Europe roaming allowance varies by plan. Your full UK data allowance can be used while you are in the UK.
UK and Europe eSIM and SIM Card FAQs
Quick answers for US and Canadian travelers buying a UK and Europe eSIM or physical SIM card before they travel.
Is this UK and Europe eSIM data only?
Will my phone work with a UK and Europe eSIM or SIM card?
To check eSIM support, dial *#06# on your phone keypad. If you see a long EID number starting with 89, your phone supports eSIM.
What countries are covered by the UK and Europe eSIM and SIM card?
UK coverage: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Europe coverage: Åland Islands, Finland | Austria | Azores, Portugal | Balearic Islands, Spain | Belgium | Bulgaria | Canary Islands, Spain | Croatia | Cyprus | Czech Republic | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | French Guiana | Germany | Gibraltar | Greece | Guadeloupe | Guernsey | Hungary | Iceland | Ireland | Isle of Man | Italy | Jersey | Latvia | Liechtenstein | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Madeira, Portugal | Malta | Martinique | Mayotte | Netherlands | Norway | Poland | Portugal | Réunion | Romania | Saint Barthélemy | Saint Martin | San Marino, Italy | Slovakia | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Vatican City.
When should I activate my eSIM or SIM card?
For a physical SIM card, activate by filling in the online form.
For an eSIM, activate by following the email instructions and scanning the QR code.
How much data do I get?
40GB, includes 6GB Europe roaming
100GB, includes 12GB Europe roaming
200GB, includes 18GB Europe roaming
Unlimited Data, includes 30GB Europe roaming
Your full UK data allowance can be used while you are in the UK. Europe roaming allowance varies by plan.
Does the UK and Europe eSIM or SIM card include a UK mobile number?
Can I use hotspot?
How do I receive my eSIM or physical SIM card?
If you choose a physical SIM card, order before you travel so you have time to receive it and prepare it before departure.
What happens if I run out of data?
You can also purchase an additional eSIM or SIM card if needed.
Can I keep my US or Canadian number active?
If you buy our eSIM, you can usually leave your home SIM or eSIM active if your phone supports dual SIM. This can help you receive important text messages, including one-time passwords.
Is eSIM better than a physical SIM card for UK and Europe travel?
A physical SIM card is best if your phone does not support eSIM or if you prefer using a removable SIM card.
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