How to Pay for an eSIM with Crypto: USDT, USDC, Bitcoin and Ether
You can pay for a travel eSIM not only by bank card but also with cryptocurrency: USDT, USDC, Bitcoin or Ether. The payment goes straight to the shop's wallet, and the eSIM is issued as soon as the network confirms the transfer. Here's which coins and networks work, how to pay step by step and what to watch for so that everything goes through the first time.
Key points
- Accepted: USDT on the Tron (TRC-20) and Ethereum (ERC-20) networks, USDC on the Ethereum (ERC-20) network, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).
- The exact amount in the coin is locked for 30 minutes — send exactly that amount in a single transaction.
- Send only on the network shown on the payment page: a transfer on a different network is not credited.
- The page finds the payment on its own, and the eSIM installation details arrive by email once the network confirms.
Which coins and networks are accepted
There are five ways to pay in the shop.
Other coins sent to these addresses are not credited. Send exactly the coin you chose on the payment page.
- USDT on the Tron network (TRC-20).
- USDT on the Ethereum network (ERC-20).
- USDC on the Ethereum network (ERC-20).
- Bitcoin (BTC).
- Ether (ETH).
How to pay, step by step
Payment takes a few minutes.
Once the network confirms the transaction, the eSIM is issued, and the QR code and step-by-step installation instructions arrive at your email address.
- Choose a plan and go to checkout.
- In the “Pay with” list, choose the coin and the network.
- Enter your email: the eSIM installation details will be sent to it.
- Press “Pay with crypto”. The next page shows the exact amount in the coin you chose, the address and a QR code. The amount and the rate are locked for your order for 30 minutes.
- Send exactly this amount in a single transaction from your own wallet or from your exchange account.
- Keep the page open: it checks for the incoming payment on its own.
What to check before sending
A few simple rules help make sure your payment is found right away.
- Network. USDT and USDC exist on different networks. Send only on the one shown on the payment page: TRC-20 or ERC-20. Transfers over other networks — for example, BNB Chain, Polygon or Arbitrum — are not tracked and not credited.
- Amount. You need exactly the amount shown on the page. If less arrives at the address, the payment can't be matched to your order.
- Exchange fee. Some exchanges deduct a withdrawal fee from the amount being sent. Make sure exactly the stated amount reaches the address.
- Time. You have 30 minutes to pay. If the time has run out, don't send anything to this address — place the order again.
Which coin to choose
The choice depends on what you already have in your wallet.
- USDT and USDC are pegged to the US dollar, so their rate barely changes.
- The rates of Bitcoin and Ether change, so the amount in these coins is calculated separately for each order and locked while you pay.
- It's most convenient to pay with a coin you already have: then you won't need to buy or exchange it.
- Pay in advance, not right before boarding: the eSIM is issued only after the network confirms the transfer.
After payment
Once the payment is confirmed, everything works just as it does when you pay by card. Install the eSIM while you're still at home on Wi-Fi, and switch it on in your phone's settings during the trip. Your main number stays in your phone, and calls and messages to it arrive as usual, under your carrier's terms.
Ready for your trip? Choose a plan and select crypto payment on the checkout page. If you have any questions about payment, write to the shop's support — we'll help.
Sources and further reading
- Set up eSIM on iPhone · Apple Support
- How to use an eSIM with your Galaxy phone · Samsung Support
