Travelling to South Korea from the UK? One of the biggest hidden travel costs is mobile data roaming.
Many UK networks charge £2–£6 per day to use your phone abroad. Over a 10 day holiday that can easily add up to £20–£60.
A travel eSIM is a much cheaper and easier alternative. Instead of paying roaming fees, you can install a data plan before you fly and land in South Korea already connected.
View South Korea eSIMsRoaming charges can quickly increase the cost of your holiday.
Typical UK roaming costs in South Korea:
Using a travel eSIM avoids these issues completely.
An eSIM is a digital SIM card that allows you to activate a mobile data plan without inserting a physical SIM card.
Most modern smartphones support eSIM including recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel devices.
Instead of buying a SIM card at the airport, you can simply install your eSIM before travelling and activate it when you arrive.
Using an eSIM when travelling to South Korea offers several advantages:
Activating your eSIM takes just a few minutes.
Purchase your South Korea eSIM plan
Scan the QR code on your phone
Activate the plan before or after arrival
Enjoy instant mobile data in South Korea