Where to Buy eSim? eSim Apps (Airalo, Drimsim, Holafly): Turkey & 190+ Countries

Here’s a list of eSIM services that provide foreign eSIMs with payment options for any country worldwide.

eSIM is great for web access when traveling and for TikTok accounts since TikTok assigns the account the region according to the data on the SIM.

Drimsim

It’s a Drimsim eSIM for travelers.

Follow the link to sign up and get a $7 bonus: https://rip.af/pXhBShZn

Special Features & Advantages

• eSIM works in 190+ countries.
• To activate eSIM, you’ll require an international passport.
• The cost of eSIM is €10.
• The minimum account credit is €25 or 2,000 rubles.
• On the website, you can pay with Russian bank cards (the Drimsim App doesn’t support Russian cards).
• It takes just a few minutes to set up.
• No subscription fee: you pay for the traffic.
• The outgoing traffic is evaluated in kilobytes.
• iOS and Android apps.
• Website: https://drimsim.com

How does Drimsim Work?

How to Buy eSIM in Drimsim?

• Go to the “eSIM” section
• Click “Get in 2 Minutes”

• Check compatibility
• Select the payment currency

Russian bank cards are accepted for payment on the website only!

• To pay for eSIM, select “Pay ₽”

• Indicate your email to receive the QR code of the eSIM
• Click “Next”

• Click “Pay”

• Pay the rubles equivalent of €10

• After the successful payment, you’ll receive an email with eSIM

How to Activate eSIM from Drimsim?

Next, you must install the Drimsim App on your device.

• Sign up with the same email you specified for the eSIM QR code
• Log in
• In the upper menu, click “Activate”
• Follow the instructions given

To activate eSIM, you’ll require an international passport:

• Activation was successful. You can now replenish your account and start using it.

Account Replenishment

The minimum account credit in the app is €25. You won’t be able to replenish it with a Russian bank card in-app.

However, you can replenish your account with a Russian bank card on the website. The minimum account credit is 2,000 rubles.

Follow the link to sign up and get a $7 bonus: https://rip.af/pXhBShZn

Airalo

Airalo is an eSIM store offering travelers access to more than 190 eSIMs at affordable tariffs using an eSIM-compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Get $3 off the first-time purchase with the CPARIP1474 promo code.

Special Features & Advantages

• Works in 190+ countries
• A large selection of monthly subscription plans
• They accept bank cards (Capitalist works as well), PayPal, and Alipay
• Android and iOS apps
• Some eSIM providers require an identity check upon purchase
• Website: Airalo.com

How does Airalo Work?

1. Sign up on the website or install the app
2. Select the country and a tariff
3. Install eSIM on your device
4. Activate eSIM

How to Sign Up & Buy eSIM?

To purchase eSIM, you must sign up with Airalo.

• Next, select the required country and tariff on the home page and click “Buy Now”
• Let’s consider the purchase of eSIM using the example of the Merhaba Turkish carrier

• A tariff card with details pops up
• Click “Buy Now” again

• Select the required payment method

You can pay via bank card, PayPal, and Alipay.

Russian bank cards won’t work. We’ve chosen the Capitalist card – the purchase was successful.

• Choose the “Credit (Debit) Card”

• Enter the Capitalist card details (or another non-Russian card)
• Click “Add”

• Check the boxes
• Check compatibility
• Confirm by clicking “Confirm & Accept”

Click “Confirm Order”

• Wait until the transaction is complete
• Click “Go to eSIM Details”

• Here, you can view the tariff details and proceed to the eSIM installation

• You can install eSIM on the device using a QR code or you can do it manually
• The service provides a step-by-step installation guide

Follow the instructions carefully. Each eSIM has unique features so the installation guidelines may vary depending on the device.

eSIMs you’ve purchased are available via the “My eSIM” section:

You can click “Replenish” to buy additional traffic packages.

How to Install eSIM on Your Device?

A step-by-step eSIM installation guide is available on the website:

• iOS: https://www.airalo.com/ru/my-esims/detail/2071159/installation/ios/qr/step-by-step-guide
• Android: https://airalo.com/help/getting-started-with-airalo/how-do-i-install-and-set-up-my-esim-on-my-google-pixel-6-or-6-pro-device

Important Tips

• Provide a stable Internet connection.
• Do not interrupt the eSIM installation.
• Do not interrupt the installation process. This may cause an error and you won’t be able to restore the eSIM.
• Do not delete the eSIM.
• The majority of eSIMs can only be installed once. If you delete eSIM from your device, you won’t be able to install it again. Delete eSIM from your device only if it is no longer required.

Let’s briefly consider the installation by an example of the iPhone

• Go to “Settings” > “Cellular Service (Mobile data)”.

• Click “Add Cellular Tariff”

• Scan the QR code you received upon payment in Airalo

• Click “Add Cellular Tariff”

• Specify the eSIM label. We’ve selected the “Work” eSIM label
• Click “Continue”

• Choose your primary phone number as the preferred default caller and SMS ID.
• Click “Continue”

• Select the preferred ID for iMessage, FaceTime, and Apple ID.
• Click “Continue”

• Select the eSIM as the default tariff for mobile data and uncheck the “Allow Switching to Mobile Data” option to avoid being charged within the primary SIM tariff.
• Click “Done”

The eSIM is now installed.

If you require to use an eSIM abroad, you must take the following steps:

1. Select eSIM from Airalo in the “Cellular Tariffs” section.
2. Enable the “Enable This Number” switch.
3. Go to the “Networks” section and select a supported network.
4. Go to “Mobile Data Network” and change the “APN” in the “MOBILE DATA” section.  In this case, you must type the “globaldata” in and leave the other fields by default.
5. Enable data roaming.

Get $3 off the first-time purchase in Airalo with the CPARIP1474 promo code.

Holafly

In Holafly, you can purchase international eSIMs for more than 130 destinations.

Special Features & Advantages

• They offer unlimited packages in some popular countries
• Works in 130+ countries
• Website: https://esim.holafly.com

How to Buy eSIM in Holafly?

• Select the required country in the “All Destinations” section

• Familiarize yourself with the tariff details

• Here, you can also view the list of devices compatible with the destination and tariff you’ve specified

• Select a preferred tariff
• Click “Add to Cart”

• Proceed to checkout

Upon payment, you’ll receive the eSIM details. Install it on your device following the instructions given.

eSIM-Compatible Devices

Before purchasing eSIM, make sure that your device is compatible with eSIM, the carrier is not locked, and there are no restrictions for a specific country or carrier.

When purchasing eSIM, go by the list of compatible devices the service provides.

As of this writing, the following devices support eSIM technology:

Apple*

• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 Mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (2020)
• iPhone SE (2022)
• iPad Air (3rd Generation)
• iPad Air (4th generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
• iPad (7th generation)
• iPad (8th generation)
• iPad (9th generation)
• iPad Mini (5th generation)
• iPad Mini (6th generation)

*The following Apple devices DO NOT support eSIM:

• iPhone originating from mainland China.
• iPhone originating from Hong Kong and Macau (excl. iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS).

Samsung*

• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S20
• Samsung Galaxy S20+
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
• Samsung Galaxy Fold
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20+
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20

*The following Samsung devices DO NOT support eSIM:

• All Samsung S20 FE/S21 FE models
• US versions of Samsung S20/S21 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G
• Samsung Note 20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 versions for the USA and Hong Kong

Samsung S21 series devices (except for FE models) from Canada and the USA may support the eSIM provided the One UI 4 update is installed.

Google Pixel

• Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL*
• Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL*
• Google Pixel 4, 4a & 4 XL
• Google Pixel 5
• Google Pixel 6
• Google Pixel 6 Pro

*The following Google Pixel devices DO NOT support eSIM:

• Pixel 3 models originating from Australia, Taiwan, and Japan; those that were purchased and include services from any carrier in the USA or Canada, except for Sprint and Google Fi models.
• Pixel 3a that was purchased in Southeast Asia from Verizon carrier.

HAMMER

• HAMMER Explorer PRO
• HAMMER Blade 3
• HAMMER Blade 5G
• myPhone NOW eSIM

Motorola

• Motorola Razr 2019
• Motorola Razr 5G

Huawei

• Huawei P40
• Huawei P40 Pro*
• Huawei Mate 40 Pro

*Huawei P40 Pro+ is not compatible with eSIM.

Others

• Nuu Mobile X5
• Gemini PDA 4G+Wi-Fi
• OPPO Find X3 Pro*
• OPPO Find X5 Pro*
• OPPO Find X5*
• Sony Xperia 10 III Lite

The following OPPO devices DO NOT support eSIM:

• eSIM compatibility depends on the carrier and mobile coverage which may vary. The following regions do not support dual SIM technology: Australia (Telstra and Optus) and Japan (KDDI).
• The operating network features depend on the carrier and the appropriate service deployment.
• Windows 10*/ Windows 11

ACER

• ACER Swift 3
• ACER Swift 7

ASUS

• ASUS Mini Transformer T103HAF
• ASUS NovaGo TP370QL
• ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP401NA

Dell

• Dell Latitude 9510
• Dell Latitude 7410
• Dell Latitude 7310
• Dell Latitude 9410
• Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1

HP

• HP Elitebook G5
• HP Probook G5
• HP Zbook G5
• HP Spectre Folio 13

LENOVO

• Lenovo Yoga C630
• Lenovo Miix 630
• Lenovo Yoga 520
• Lenovo Yoga 720 convertible laptops

SURFACE*

• Surface Go 3
• Surface Pro X
• Surface Duo 2
• Surface Duo

*Windows 10: Windows 10 v1703 or later is required to use eSIM. The device must also support an “LTE ready” feature. *Surface: locked AT&T devices do not support eSIM. The eSIM feature may be disabled in the Surface Duo by the carrier you’ve purchased the device from.