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eSIM plans: UK

The UK is London and maybe a day in another city. An eSIM replaces expensive roaming and the kiosk at Heathrow.

QR before you flyHotspot on most plansPay on the site

Plans for UK

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Weather now

12°

LondonClearFeels like 12°Indicative forecast until the daily update loads.

Exchange rate

£78.00

1 $ = £0.78Indicative rate until the daily update loads.

Networks

Arrival airports

  • LHR
  • LGW
  • STN
  • EE
  • BT
  • Three
  • O2
  • Vodafone

eSIM, roaming, or an airport SIM

eSIMHome roamingAirport SIM
PriceShown on the plan card before you payBilled by your home operatorSet at the airport counter
SetupQR code before the flightUsually already on the phoneQueue after landing
Your numberHome number stays for calls and SMSSame number, data often expensiveA local number you may not need

Four steps to internet

  1. Pick country and pack

    Where you fly and how many GB. Price shows at once.

  2. Pay by card

    By bank card. After successful payment, your QR code is sent by email and appears in your account.

  3. Install with the guide

    Use Wi‑Fi to install. Follow the instructions for your plan.

  4. Connect on your trip

    Enable eSIM data and roaming as your plan instructions explain. The validity period starts when the plan is activated.

About UK

Type G plugs, 230 V.

Oyster or a bank card for the Tube and buses.

Rain is possible in any month. The center is better on foot.

Places

  • The British MuseumLarge, and free for the main collection.
  • The Thames: the bridges and the South BankThe walk from Westminster to the Tower.
  • The Tower of LondonA morning ticket.
  • Camden or Borough MarketFood and an hour without a museum.
  • GreenwichThe river, the observatory, and the park.
  • EdinburghIf the route goes north: the castle and the Royal Mile.

Visa requirements

e-VisaAn ETA or a visa

Apply for an electronic visa or travel authorization before you fly. A passport that covers the whole trip. Check stamps and validity on the embassy site.

Reference information, not legal advice. Entry rules change.Official site

Useful services for a trip to UK

Car rentalComing soon
FlightsComing soon
HotelsComing soon
InsuranceComing soon

Questions

Does Ireland come with a UK plan?

Not necessarily. Check the countries on the card. Regional plans exist for several countries.

When should I install an eSIM for UK?

Install the eSIM from the QR code on Wi-Fi before you fly. Turn the data line on after you land. The plan card says when the validity starts.

Can I use a hotspot with an eSIM in UK?

Raqoon plans usually allow a personal hotspot. Turn on the modem for the eSIM line in the phone settings.

Do I need a passport to buy the eSIM?

You do not need a passport to buy on the site. The QR code arrives in your account and by email after payment.

Do I have to change my home number?

No. Your home number stays for calls and SMS. Data goes through the eSIM.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, a full refund until the eSIM is installed. After installation the plan cannot be returned or exchanged.

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