Before you buy

Shopping with BambooSIM UK

Check your phone before you buy The merchant's own guidance is clear that eSIMs are still a newer technology, so confirm your handset supports them before ordering. This matters more than price, because a plan you cannot install is worth nothing.

Match the plan to the trip The site separates single-country plans from multi-country plans. If you are only visiting one destination, a single-country plan is the straightforward choice. If you are moving across borders, compare multi-country options so you are not topping up in each place.

Install before you fly The site describes scanning a QR code or using automatic installation, with the plan activating once you connect to a network at your destination. Installing before departure means you are not relying on airport Wi-Fi to set things up.