Revolut becomes first to launch eSIMs for Irish customers

The new service is available to Irish customers from today, March 6th

The new product is the first of its kind in Ireland and is available to Irish customers from March 6th

Payments app, Revolut has launched travel sSIMs for Irish users that will allow customers access to data abroad without incurring roaming charges.

The service is the first of its kind in Ireland and will be available to users travelling across more than 100 countries.

Available to Irish customers from today, March 6th, compatible devices will have access to the eSIM, regardless of their plan. Once installed, users will be able to top up data without the need for a physical SIM. 

As the payments app explains, "Connecting the eSIM enables customers to use the Revolut app without using up their mobile data allowance - so if a Revolut customer lands in a country and doesn't have data access, they can still access their Revolut app and use all the products and features, including topping up their data if they run out."

"The cost of using mobile data overseas has increased in recent years. Most EU mobile networks no longer allow their users to 'roam like at home' in the UK, and data charges for the rest of the world are almost always outside the standard benefits," the fintech app said. 

The eSIM can be used simultaneously, alongside a physical SIM, which the app said allows customers to switch easily between networks.

Prices per location for 1GB will start at €2 with more than 100 countries to choose from. Available data plans will range from 1GB up to 20GB, with customers also having the option to choose from regional or global data plans to cover them across multiple countries with one plan.