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UK eSIM for South Africans — pay in rand

Flying from South Africa to UK? Get your data sorted before you board: pay in rand, scan the QR code we email you, and you're online when you land. Plans from ZAR 66.

UK plans in rand

  • 3 GB · 30 daysZAR 66 · $3.99
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United Kingdom

3 GB · 30 days

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Tips for South Africans travelling to UK

  • Buy and install before you leave South Africa, on home or office Wi-Fi — not in the departure lounge.
  • Keep your South African SIM in the phone for calls and bank OTP texts. Turn off data roaming on that line so it can't bill you in UK.
  • 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 UK eSIM in rand?

Plans start at ZAR 66 for 3 GB over 30 days. Choose ZAR 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 rand at our current rate. The ZAR amount shown at checkout is locked in for that order.

Will my South African number still work in UK?

Yes — the eSIM only adds data. Your South African 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.