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How can I find prices for all the different plans?
Here’s how to find prices for our data plans in a few simple steps:
1. Open the BNESIM app.
2. Go to the Store tab.
3. Select a country or region.
You’ll then see all the pricing details and can easily choose the perfect plan for you!
How can I top-up my data credit?
Here’s how you can find prices for our data plans in simple steps:
- Open the VirtualSIM by BNESIM App.
- Navigate to the Self-Care(Browser) Tab.
- Go to the DATA DETAILS area.
- Tap the TOP-UP button on the data plan card you want to explore.
You’ll see all the pricing details and find the perfect plan for your needs!
Is there a limit on the DIDs I can activate?
Absolutely NOT! You can activate unlimited DIDs from 40+ countries worldwide.
To get a DID, go to MORE at bottom area of the Self Care and tap ADD PHONE NUMBER.
When does my DID renew?
Your DID renews automatically after 30 days if you have subscribed to the one month plan, after 3 months if you have subscribed to the three months plan, and after 12 months if you have subscribed to the one year plan.
How can I buy a SIM card from the app?
You may purchase a SIM card by
- Visiting the DATA DETAILS area of the Self-Care
- Tap MORE and ADD SIM CARD.
- Choose or search the country buy the SIM card you want to use and you are good to go!
How much would I pay to make calls abroad / International Calling?
No matter how far you travel, our call rates are pay-per-minute, and you'll pay according to the Zone you're calling, regardless of your location.
Our calling countries are split into three zones: A, B, C. The Zone A includes the cheapest countries. Zone C is the one including the most expensive countries. The most wanted countries are included in Zone A.
You can find the prices for all the voice plans in the CALLS area of the Self Care. Hit the TOP-UP button placed on the Zone cards and check out our rates.
Here's a practical example of how the voice credit is used when you're making calls to different Zones.
Lets assume you have 50 minutes.
If you're calling a country included in Zone A, you can use your full allowance.If you're calling a country that is part of Zone B, your allowance will be 25 minutes.If you're calling a Zone C country, your available minutes will be 12.5 minutes.
How can I buy an eSIM?
To purchase an eSIM from the Virtual SIM by BNESIM app, tap eSIM on the Home screen, select the country, region, or unlimited plan you need, choose your preferred data package, and complete the checkout directly within the app.
On the BNESIM eSIM app, the list of available countries is displayed as soon as you open the app. Simply select your destination and follow the same steps to choose your plan and complete the purchase.
Once your purchase is completed, you can install the eSIM immediately from the app or receive the installation details via email. The process is designed to be simple and completed in just a few steps.
How can I install an eSIM?
To install your eSIM from the Virtual SIM by BNESIM app, tap eSIMs on the Home screen to access your eSIMs. Select the eSIM you purchased, and follow the on-screen installation steps. Make sure you are connected to a stable Wi-Fi connection during the process. Once installed, the eSIM will appear in your device’s mobile network settings and will be ready to use.
On the BNESIM eSIM app, your list of eSIMs is displayed as soon as you open the app. Simply select the eSIM you purchased and follow the same steps to complete the installation.
If you prefer manual installation or need visual guidance, you can follow these official step-by-step tutorials:
Android: https://www.bnesim.com/how-to-install-bne-esim-on-your-android/
iOS: https://www.bnesim.com/support-how-to-install-bne-esim-on-your-iphone/
These guides show both automatic installation from the app and manual setup using activation details if needed.
How do I know if my phone is eSIM compatible?
Please note that eSIM support can vary by region, specific model variants, and software versions. Always check with the manufacturer or carrier for the most up-to-date information on eSIM compatibility for a specific device.
Apple
iPhones
- Note: On iPhone 13 and newer models, you can have two eSIMs activated simultaneously.
- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 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 and 2022)
Notes:
- iPhones from mainland China and iPhone devices from Hong Kong and Macao (except for iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS) may not support eSIM.
- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max are SIM-only in Mainland China, and eSIM-only in the following destinations: Bahrain, Canada, Guam, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and USA.
- iPhone Air is Apple’s first globally eSIM-only iPhone. It’s also eSIM-compatible in China, making it the first eSIM iPhone available in China.
iPads
- iPad (from 7th generation)
- iPad Air (from 3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (from 1st generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (from 3rd generation)
- iPad mini (from 5th generation)
Google
Smartphones
- Google Pixel 2 (only phones bought with Google Fi service)
- Google Pixel 2 XL
- Google Pixel 3 (excluding phones bought in Australia, Taiwan, or Japan; phones bought with US or Canadian carriers other than Sprint and Google Fi don’t support eSIM)
- Google Pixel 3 XL
- Google Pixel 3a (excluding phones bought in Japan or with Verizon service)
- Google Pixel 3a XL
- Google Pixel 4
- Google Pixel 4a
- Google Pixel 4 XL
- Google Pixel 5
- Google Pixel 5a
- Google Pixel 6
- Google Pixel 6a
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Google Pixel 7
- Google Pixel 7a
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Google Pixel 8
- Google Pixel 8a
- Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Google Pixel Fold
- Google Pixel 9
- Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Google Pixel 10
- Google Pixel 10 Pro
- Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Notes:
- Google Pixel 3 devices from Australia, Japan, and Taiwan are not compatible with eSIM.
- Google Pixel 3a from South East Asia is not compatible with eSIM.
- All Google Pixel phones sold in Hong Kong are incompatible with eSIM technology.
Samsung
Smartphones
- Samsung Galaxy S20, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22+, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23+, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Models from China or Hong Kong do not support eSIM)
- Samsung Galaxy S24, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung Galaxy S25+, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
- Samsung Galaxy A54 (SCG21 (Japanese Model), SC-53D (Japanese Model), SM-A546B/DS (International Model), SM-A546S (Korean Model), SM-A546U1 (International Model))
- Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A35
- Samsung Galaxy A56
- Samsung Galaxy A36
- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The following Samsung devices are not compatible with eSIM:
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G
- Samsung Galaxy S20/S21 (US versions)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (US versions)
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (US and Hong Kong versions)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 (US and Hong Kong versions)
- All Samsung phones sold in Hong Kong except Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Model SM-F700F)
- The following models purchased in South Korea: Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Xiaomi
Smartphones
- Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Xiaomi 13
- Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 13T
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Xiaomi 14T
- Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- Xiaomi Poco X7
- Xiaomi 15
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Xiaomi 15T
- Xiaomi 15T Pro
Huawei
Smartphones
- Huawei P40
- Huawei P40 Pro
- Huawei Mate 40 Pro
- Huawei Pura 70 Pro
The following Huawei devices are not compatible with eSIM:
- Huawei P40 Pro+
- Huawei P50 Pro
Motorola
Smartphones
- Motorola Razr 2019
- Motorola Razr 2022
- Motorola Razr 5G
- Motorola Razr 40
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- Motorola Razr+
- Motorola Edge 2022
- Motorola Edge 2023
- Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Motorola Edge 40
- Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
- Motorola G52J 5G
- Motorola G52J 5G II
- Motorola G53J 5G
- Motorola Moto G54 5G
- Motorola G84
- Motorola G34
- Motorola Moto G53
- Motorola Razr+ 2024
- Motorola Razr 2024
- Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024
- Motorola Moto G35
- Motorola Edge 60
- Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
- Motorola Edge 60 Stylus
- Motorola Razr 60
- Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
Oppo
Smartphones
- Oppo Find X3
- Oppo Find X3 Pro
- Oppo Find N2 Flip
- Oppo Reno 5A
- Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G
- Oppo Reno 9A
- Oppo Find X5
- Oppo Find X5 Pro
- Oppo A55s 5G
- Oppo Find N3
- Oppo Find N3 Flip
- Oppo Find X8
- Oppo Find X8 Pro
- Oppo Reno14
- Oppo Reno14 Pro
- Oppo Find X9
- Oppo Find X9 Pro
Notes:
- Please note that the OPPO Lite line does not support eSIM.
Sony
Smartphones
- Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- Sony Xperia 10 IV
- Sony Xperia 10 V
- Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Sony Xperia 1 V
- Sony Xperia Ace III
- Sony Xperia 5 V
- Sony Xperia 1 VI
OnePlus
Smartphones
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 13
- OnePlus 13R
- OnePlus 13T
- OnePlus 15
Sharp
Smartphones
- Sharp AQUOS sense4 lite
- Sharp AQUOS Sense6s
- Sharp AQUOS sense7
- Sharp AQUOS sense7 plus
- Sharp AQUOS Wish
- Sharp AQUOS wish 2 (SHG08)
- Sharp AQUOS wish3
- Sharp AQUOS zero 6
- Simple Sumaho6
- Sharp AQUOS R7
- Sharp AQUOS R8
- Sharp AQUOS R8 Pro
- Sharp AQUOS sense8
Vivo
Smartphones
- Vivo X80 Pro
- Vivo X90 Pro
- Vivo X100 Pro
- Vivo V29
- Vivo V29 Lite
- Vivo V29 Lite 5G (eSIM supported only in Europe)
- Vivo V40
- Vivo V40 lite
- Vivo V40 SE
- Vivo X200
- Vivo X200s
- Vivo X200 Pro
- Vivo X200 FE
- Vivo X300
- Vivo X300 Pro
Nothing
Smartphones
- Nothing Phone 3
- Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Other eSIM-compatible devices
- Gemini PDA
- Fairphone 4
- Fairphone 5
- DOOGEE V30
- HAMMER Blade 3
- HAMMER Explorer PRO
- HAMMER Blade 5G
- Nokia XR21
- Nokia X30
- Nokia G60 5G
- myPhone NOW eSIM
- OUKITEL WP30 Pro
- OUKITEL WP33 Pro
- Nuu X5
- ZTE Nubia Flip
- TCL 50 5G
- Asus ROG Phone 9
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Realme 14 Pro+
- Realme GT 7
- Realme GT 8 Pro
- Rakuten Mini
- Rakuten Big-S
- Rakuten Big
- Rakuten Hand
- Rakuten Hand 5G
- Honor Magic 4 Pro
- Honor Magic 5 Pro
- Honor Magic 6 Pro
- Honor 90
- Honor X8
- Honor 200 Pro
- Honor Magic V2
- Honor Magic V3
- Honor 400 Lite
- Honor Magic8 Pro