Bulgaria eSIM — Prepaid Travel Data
Features
- Super-fast 5G/4G internet
- Quick install without QR code available
- Instant activation and easy top-up
- Share internet with your friends
- Buy now, use later
Description
Three fairly different holidays share one country here. There is the Black Sea version, built around Varna, Sozopol and Nessebar; the winter one, centred on Bansko and the Pirin slopes; and the slower inland one that runs Sofia to Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo. Each makes its own demands on a phone: bus times, lift queues, monastery opening hours and menus written only in Cyrillic.
The cost of handling that on a home tariff rarely stays in proportion to what the trip itself costs. A Bulgaria eSIM restores the balance by settling the data side before you travel.
What to buy. A city break split between Sofia and Plovdiv seldom needs more than 2 GB. A fortnight on the coast, with photographs, music and evening calls, is generally 5 to 8 GB. Ski weeks lean heavier, because everyone films the same descent and uploads it from the chairlift.
- Cities and resorts are well served, including Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse and the coastal strip through summer.
- Ridges break the connection. The Seven Rila Lakes path, the higher Pirin trails, the Shipka Pass and the back roads towards Belogradchik all fade in and out.
- Cyrillic makes translation routine. Timetables, road signs and small-town menus are worth photographing and translating on the spot, which is a steady, unglamorous drain on data.
Bulgaria rewards travellers who book late and locally. Rooms in Veliko Tarnovo, a minibus seat towards Rila Monastery, a table above a coastal restaurant: these are frequently arranged by message a day ahead rather than through any large platform.
None of this touches your own number. The eSIM carries data, while calls, texts and banking codes keep arriving on the line you already have in the phone.
Match a plan to your version of Bulgaria below, whether that means mountains, coastline or the road between them.
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Can I activate my plan later?
All plans have a 180-day activation window. If you buy a plan today and don't activate it before Feb 26, 2027, it will be activated automatically.
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What your Bulgaria eSIM includes
- Data
- 1 GB – 50 GB, plus unlimited plans
- Validity
- 7–30 days from activation
- Network
- Vivacom, A1, Telenor
- Installation
- One-tap Quick Install — no QR code needed (iOS 17.4+). QR code and manual setup also included.
- Delivery
- By email, minutes after payment
- Activation
- On arrival, when you switch the line on — up to 180 days to do it
- Top-up
- Rechargeable anytime, no reinstall
- Hotspot
- Supported — share with your travel companions
- Phone number
- Data only — keep your own number for calls, WhatsApp and SMS
- Coverage
- Bulgaria
- Instant delivery
- Instant activation
- Money-back guarantee
- 24/7 support
How does RapideSIM work?
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Check your phone is compatible
Most recent smartphones support eSIM. Check yours in seconds.
Device compatibility checker → -
Choose your plan and buy
Pick the data plan that fits your trip — your QR code arrives by email right away.
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Scan the QR code and connect
Scan the code, enable data roaming, and you're online at your destination.
How to install your eSIM
- 1 Open Settings → Cellular / Mobile Data
- 2 Tap “Add eSIM”
- 3 Scan the QR code from your email
- 4 Enable data roaming on your RapideSIM line
- 1 Open Settings → Connections / Network
- 2 Open SIM Manager → “Add eSIM”
- 3 Scan the QR code from your email
- 4 Enable data roaming on your RapideSIM line
Full step-by-step guide with screenshots →
Full step-by-step guide with screenshots →
⚡ No QR code? Easy install is also available — just follow the link in your email.
Benefits of our eSIM
What you should know about eSIM
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Install before you travel and take off
Scan the QR code from your smartphone settings to add the data plan, but wait to activate it
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No local phone number
This eSIM provides data only and does not support traditional cell
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Your phone must support eSIM
Ensure Your Phone Is Unlocked and eSIM-Compatible
eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM
| eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM | RapideSIM | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price known before you leave | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ready before you land — no airport queue | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Keep your number & WhatsApp | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local data rates | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No contract, no hidden fees | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Plan prices — TRAVEL eSIM BULGARIA
| Plan | Validity | Price | Add |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 DAYS | $1.90 | |
| 5 GB | 30 DAYS | $9.99 | |
| 10 GB Most popular | 30 DAYS | $12.99 | |
| 20 GB | 30 DAYS | $17.99 | |
| 50 GB | 30 DAYS | $69.00 | |
| UNLIMITED | 7 DAYS | $17.99 | |
| UNLIMITED | 15 DAYS | $31.99 | |
| UNLIMITED | 30 DAYS | $77.99 |
Bulgaria eSIM: what to know before you travel
Which Bulgaria eSIM plan should you choose?
Budget around 1 GB per week if you stick to maps, messaging and bookings. For a typical one- to two-week trip with social media, photos uploaded each evening and the odd video call, 5 to 10 GB is the right size. Beyond that — remote work, streaming, sharing your connection with the family — go for 20 GB or an unlimited plan. Picked the wrong one? It doesn't matter: the eSIM is rechargeable, so you add data mid-trip without reinstalling anything.
How much does a Bulgaria eSIM cost?
Plans for Bulgaria start at $1.90, and the price table above lists every option with its data, validity and exact price — no surprise charges when you land. The comparison that matters isn't with a local SIM card, it's with your operator's roaming: a few dollars for the whole trip instead of a bill calculated per megabyte. What you see is what you pay, once, and the eSIM never auto-renews.
Do you need a QR code to install your Bulgaria eSIM?
No — and this is exactly the part travellers dread for no reason. Your confirmation email contains a Quick Install link: open it on the phone you're taking with you, tap once, and iOS (17.4 and later) opens the eSIM installer with every setting already filled in. No second screen, no camera, no typing an SM-DP+ address. The QR code and manual setup are still in the same email if you prefer the classic method or you're on Android.
Can you top up your eSIM once you are there?
Yes, and that is the real difference from an airport SIM card. If your data runs out halfway through your trip, you open the top-up page with your order number, pick a new package, and the data lands on the eSIM you already installed within seconds. Nothing to reinstall, no shop to find, no ID to show. Your usual number also stays active on your physical SIM throughout the trip: calls, texts and banking verification codes keep arriving as normal.
Is your phone eSIM-compatible?
Most smartphones released since 2018 support eSIM — iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer. Your phone must be carrier-unlocked.
Device compatibility checker →FAQ
Bulgaria eSIM — frequently asked questions
How do I install my Bulgaria eSIM?
Your Bulgaria eSIM arrives by email right after payment, as a QR code. Scan it from your phone settings (Add eSIM), turn on data roaming for the new line, and you’re connected. No QR handy? Use the quick-install link included in the same email.
Follow the visual walkthrough: iPhone guide · Samsung / Android guide.
When should I install it before my trip?
Ideally at home, before you fly — the plan only starts on arrival, once data roaming is on. You have up to 180 days after purchase to activate it, so buying early costs you nothing.
Which networks will my eSIM use?
On arrival, your eSIM connects automatically to Vivacom, A1, Telenor — no manual setup needed. The full coverage details are listed in the Description tab above.
How long do the Bulgaria plans last?
The plans on this page are valid for: 7 DAYS, 30 DAYS, 15 DAYS. The clock starts at activation on arrival, not at checkout — with a 180-day window to activate after purchase.
Can I add more data later?
Yes — this eSIM is rechargeable. Head to the recharge page with your order number, choose a package, and the data lands on your existing eSIM in seconds. No new installation needed.
How can I see how much data is left?
Enter your order number on the recharge & usage page to view your remaining balance and every plan linked to your eSIM.
Does hotspot / tethering work?
It does — turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot and share your data with a laptop, tablet or travel buddy.
What if I run out of data?
Your eSIM simply goes offline — never a surprise bill. Recharge it in a few seconds from the recharge page and you’re back online on the same eSIM.
Will WhatsApp and my usual number keep working?
Absolutely. Your home SIM stays in place for calls, SMS and your WhatsApp account, while the eSIM quietly carries your internet. Remember to switch off data on your home line to dodge roaming fees.
How does unlimited data work here?
Unlimited plans are built for normal travel use — maps, socials, streaming in moderation. Very heavy usage (large downloads, constant background streaming) may be slowed under the fair-use policy. Read the full policy.
