South Africa eSIM for South Africans — pay in US dollars
Flying from USA to South Africa? Get your data sorted before you board: pay in US dollars, scan the QR code we email you, and you're online when you land. Plans from $2.99.
South Africa plans in US dollars
- 1 GB · 7 days$2.99 · $2.99
- 3 GB · 30 days$7.99 · $7.99
- 10 GB · 30 days$19.99 · $19.99
- unlimited data · 7 days$41.99 · $41.99
Tips for South Africans travelling to South Africa
- Buy and install before you leave USA, on home or office Wi-Fi — not in the departure lounge.
- Keep your American SIM in the phone for calls and bank OTP texts. Turn off data roaming on that line so it can't bill you in South Africa.
- Set the Faylo eSIM as your mobile data line when you land. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
- Many budget Android phones — including a lot of Tecno, Infinix and itel models — don't support eSIM yet. Dial *#06# and look for a 32-digit EID before you pay.
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Common questions
How much is a South Africa eSIM in US dollars?
Plans start at $2.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. Choose USD at checkout and that's the amount you're charged.
Does the price change with the exchange rate?
Our prices are set in US dollars and converted to US dollars at our current rate. The USD amount shown at checkout is locked in for that order.
Will my American number still work in South Africa?
Yes — the eSIM only adds data. Your American SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts (your own network's roaming rates apply to those), and WhatsApp carries on as normal over your Faylo data.
What if my phone doesn't support eSIM?
Check before you pay: dial *#06# and look for a 32-digit EID. If it isn't there, don't buy — and if something still goes wrong after you've paid, message us on WhatsApp and we'll refund you if your phone genuinely can't use it.