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# How to Purchase an eSIM with Cryptocurrency
- URL: https://en.blog.themarfa.name/how-to-purchase-an-esim-with-cryptocurrency/
- Published: 2024-08-24T12:54:22.000Z
- Updated: 2024-08-24T12:54:22.000Z
- Description: Having a foreign SIM card while traveling is incredibly useful. You gain access to internet traffic, calls, and SMS at local rates. However, to obtain such a SIM card, you typically need to arrive in the country.
- Author: Konstantin Dokuchaev
- Tags: web, android, iOS, CryptoRefills

Having a foreign SIM card while traveling is incredibly useful. You gain access to internet traffic, calls, and SMS at local rates. However, to obtain such a SIM card, you typically need to arrive in the country, find a point of sale, and pay in the local currency. But there's a way to buy a SIM card in advance using cryptocurrency.

### Getting a Foreign eSIM

You can do this through the service [**CryptoRefills**](https://www.cryptorefills.com/?ref=RYhuLq5OmO), which I've mentioned several times before. With CryptoRefills, you can purchase payment cards and gift certificates for various online services and stores using cryptocurrency. To register, all you need is a simple username-password combination, and ideally, a virtual location in the country where you want to make the purchase.

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**Important Note**: The SIM cards from CryptoRefills are intended solely for internet traffic. You won't be able to receive calls or SMS on them.

To get a virtual SIM card, go to the appropriate section of the service — **eSIM**. On the page that opens, select the country where you need the SIM card.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/08/image-24.png)

There are numerous countries listed, and it appears to be a real list. I randomly clicked on several countries, including Afghanistan, and each had its own tariff plan available.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/08/image-25.png)

The tariffs differ in terms of data volume and subscription duration. Naturally, the cost also depends on the region. You'll also need to provide a phone number to receive some additional information. I used my Russian number, and there were no issues.

Once you've chosen your plan, just click the "**Buy Now**" button and proceed to payment.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/08/image-26.png)

On the next step, simply select the cryptocurrency payment option that suits you best. Almost any network and coin are supported, so choose according to your preference.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/08/image-27.png)

The only issue that might arise at this stage is if the purchase amount is below the minimum allowed for a particular cryptocurrency. For instance, I couldn't complete the purchase using USDT, but had no problems paying with BTC.

As an example, I purchased a Cypriot SIM card with 1GB of data for a week for just $1.86.

After successful payment, just like with regular eSIMs, you'll receive a QR code that you need to scan with your smartphone to activate the selected plan.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2024/08/image-28.png)

[Try CryptoRefills](https://www.cryptorefills.com/?ref=RYhuLq5OmO)