How to Check if Your Phone Supports eSIM (iPhone and Android)

Before you buy a travel eSIM, confirm your phone supports eSIM and is network unlocked. It takes less than a minute.

The fastest check: dial *#06#

Open your phone dialler and type **\*#06#. If you see an EID** number (a long number, usually 32 digits), your phone has an eSIM chip.

iPhone

Go to Settings > General > About and scroll down. If you see Digital SIM or an EID, the phone supports eSIM. Most iPhone models from the XS and XR onwards support eSIM.

Samsung Galaxy

Go to Settings > Connections > SIM manager. If you see Add eSIM or Add mobile plan, your phone supports eSIM.

Google Pixel and other Android phones

Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs and look for an option to download a SIM or add eSIM. Settings names vary between brands.

Is your phone unlocked?

An eSIM from another provider only works if your phone is not locked to your South African network. Phones bought outright are usually unlocked. Contract phones may be locked. If unsure, ask your network to confirm.

Regional versions

Some phone models sold in certain countries do not include eSIM even when the same model elsewhere does. The *#06# EID check is the most reliable test.

Use our checker

Our eSIM compatibility checker lets you search your phone model. When you are ready, find your destination.