Travel eSIM · Switzerland
eSIM for Switzerland: prepaid data plans from $5.43
A travel eSIM for Switzerland means your phone is online the instant you arrive, without changing SIM, paying roaming or queuing at a shop. You buy it before you leave, it comes through as a QR code, and you decide when it starts. Pay by card in your own currency and you're connected from Zurich or Geneva airport onward.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Delivery |
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| 1 GB | 7 days | $5.43 | Instant, by email |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $12.63 | Instant, by email |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $20.60 | Instant, by email |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $35.58 | Instant, by email |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $54.45 | Instant, by email |
Prices shown in USD. At checkout you pay in your own currency by card.
Networks the eSIM connects to in Switzerland
Once activated, the eSIM automatically connects to the strongest local partner network — no manual setup:
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Cities, lakes and mountains
A data eSIM is as handy in Zurich and Geneva as it is on the trains climbing towards Lucerne and the Alps. Live timetables, maps and weather all keep working, which matters when a scenic route depends on catching one connection or reading the forecast before a cable car.
Sort it out at home
Add the eSIM before you travel and there's nothing to arrange once you're there. No counters, no paperwork, no fumbling with a tiny SIM tray on a cold platform — just scan the QR code in advance and switch the plan on when you reach the country.
Keep your usual number
Because your normal SIM stays put, your everyday number keeps taking calls and texts while the eSIM handles data. WhatsApp and your other apps behave just as they do at home, and you can leave roaming switched off on your main line to avoid surprise charges.
FAQ
Does one eSIM cover trips into nearby countries?
It depends on the plan you choose. A Switzerland eSIM is built for Switzerland; if you're crossing into neighbouring countries, look for a regional plan that lists them. Check what's included before you buy so there are no gaps.
Will it work up in the mountains?
A travel eSIM uses local networks, so it works where your phone would normally get a signal, including many mountain resorts and stations. Coverage can thin out in remote valleys and high passes, as it does with any phone.
When does my data start counting?
Your allowance begins when you activate the eSIM, not when you buy it. Set it up at home, then turn it on when you arrive so every day of data lines up with your actual trip.