Revolut Offers Roaming eSIM to UK Users

Revolut launched an eSIM service for UK customers, offering data roaming in over 100 countries. The digital bank claims the move will save users from extra charges.

Its standard customers with a compatible handset can get a 100MB allowance as an introductory offer, while those paying for its top-tier bank account will get a 3GB per month allowance as part of that fee. The company is currently advertising the premium account and associated perks at £540 a year as an introductory rate. Standard users will have to pay for top-ups to use data roaming after the initial offer expires.

Revolut said UK consumers had experienced a rise in the price of roaming in recent years, citing the reintroduction of charges for many within the EU and costs in the rest of the world being almost always outside the standard mobile contract benefits Its service only provides data connectivity and uses 1Global’s eSIM platform, a service formerly branded Truphone. Revolut asserted the offer means customers no longer have to worry about roaming charges.