# eSIM for Benin

URL: https://esimworld.co.uk/esim-benin/
Source: eSIM World (esimworld.co.uk)
Prices checked against the catalogue on: 24 October 2026

> **FCDO travel advice:** FCDO advises against all travel to the Parc du W National Park and the hunting zones of Mékrou and Djona. | FCDO also advises against all travel to: the area between the Parc du W and the border with Niger the Pendjari National Park and adjacent hunting grounds all other areas within 5km of the border with Burkina Faso Eastern Benin FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the area between the Interstate Highway (RNIE) 2 from Tchaourou to Malanville and the Benin-Nigeria border, due to increasing criminality. | FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the Alibori and Atacora departments. Updated 7 October 2026. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin

## In short

eSIM for Benin from the UK: from £8.99, on the Celtis (4G) network (as the catalogue lists it; check coverage before you go); the days start at the first connection to a network in Benin, not at purchase. Plans from 1 GB to 3 GB, valid up to 30 days, 3 options in total.

- **Install:** The QR code arrives by email after payment; install the profile up to one year after purchase.

Prices checked in the catalogue on 24 October 2026.

You install the profile at home over Wi-Fi, with the QR code that arrives by e-mail after payment. Prices are in pounds (GBP) at the rate of 31 Oct, paid by card: the card is charged exactly the price shown on the site that day.

## Data plans

| Plan | Validity | Price | Price per GB | Network | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 GB | 7 days | £8.99 | £8.99 | Celtis · 4G | [Buy](https://esimworld.co.uk/esim-benin/#buy-p2ux37uchq) |
| 2 GB | 15 days | £10.99 | £5.50 | Celtis · 4G | [Buy](https://esimworld.co.uk/esim-benin/#buy-pr9sw3lhk2) |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £14.99 | £5.00 | Celtis · 4G | [Buy](https://esimworld.co.uk/esim-benin/#buy-pnv0oyl0vn) |

## What it costs per day in Benin

| Plan | Validity | Price | Per day | Data a day |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £14.99 | £0.50 | 100 MB |
| 2 GB | 15 days | £10.99 | £0.73 | 133 MB |
| 1 GB | 7 days | £8.99 | £1.28 | 143 MB |

Plan price in pounds ÷ days, at the rate of 31 Oct. A day on 1 GB for 7 days costs 2.6× as much as on 3 GB for 30 days; pick by trip length first.

## How many GB for Benin

| Usage | Our estimate | 3 days | 7 days | 14 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maps and messaging | about 0.3 GB a day | 1 GB · £8.99 | 3 GB · £14.99 | no single plan, take two |
| Social media and photos | about 0.8 GB a day | 3 GB · £14.99 | no single plan, take two | no single plan, take two |

Each cell shows a plan’s total data and price for that many days, not your use. Our editorial estimates, not measurements: HD video, background sync and backups, and sharing data as a hotspot all use more.

## Network and profile conditions

- Network: Celtis (4G)
- APN set automatically
- Days count from the first connection to a network, not from payment
- Time to install the profile: 365 days after purchase
- Top-up on the same profile: no

## A week in Benin: your UK network vs eSIM

Roaming keeps calls and texts on your UK number; the eSIM is data only.

### Pay monthly

2.5× cheaper than paying for roaming.

5.6GB for 7 days (0.8GB a day, social media and photos) on pay monthly: what it costs on each UK network, next to the eSIM. “Included” means the network’s plans already cover Benin within a fair use limit.

| Network | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eSIM in Benin | £29.98 (2 × 3 GB · 30 days) | £59.96 (4 × 3 GB · 30 days) | £119.92 (8 × 3 GB · 30 days) |
| EE | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| Vodafone | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| O2 | £390.00 (6 × 1GB · 30 days) | £780.00 (12 × 1GB · 30 days) | £1,560.00 (24 × 1GB · 30 days) |
| Three | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| iD Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| Lebara | £75.00 (3 × 2GB · 15 days) | £150.00 (6 × 2GB · 15 days) | £300.00 (12 × 2GB · 15 days) |
| giffgaff | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| Tesco Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| Sky Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| VOXI | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| SMARTY | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| Talkmobile | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| Lyca Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| BT Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |
| Asda Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) | — (no published figure for Pay monthly) |

### Pay As You Go

2.5× cheaper than paying for roaming.

5.6GB for 7 days (0.8GB a day, social media and photos) on Pay As You Go: what it costs on each UK network, next to the eSIM. “Included” means the network’s plans already cover Benin within a fair use limit.

| Network | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eSIM in Benin | £29.98 (2 × 3 GB · 30 days) | £59.96 (4 × 3 GB · 30 days) | £119.92 (8 × 3 GB · 30 days) |
| EE | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| Vodafone | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| O2 | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| Three | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| iD Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| Lebara | £75.00 (3 × 2GB · 15 days) | £150.00 (6 × 2GB · 15 days) | £300.00 (12 × 2GB · 15 days) |
| giffgaff | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| Tesco Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| Sky Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| VOXI | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| SMARTY | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| Talkmobile | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| Lyca Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| BT Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |
| Asda Mobile | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) | — (no published figure for Pay As You Go) |

The sums assume data every day at 0.8GB a day, the same norm as the data calculator. We compare each network’s public roaming passes and daily rates. Some plans have roaming built in (for example Vodafone Global Roam, O2 Ultimate, Three Complete and Sky Diamond VIP), so check your own plan. Network prices as published for their own customers; the eSIM at its price in pounds on 31 Oct, charged in pounds by card. This site is not affiliated with these networks and is not their official site; we sell eSIMs.

Sources, checked on 24 October 2026: [EE](https://ee.co.uk/content/dam/help/terms-and-conditions/price-plans/mobile/sim-only-price-plans/_ee-pay-monthly-standard-and-non-standard-price-guide-31st_March_2026_1.1.pdf), [Vodafone](https://www.vodafone.co.uk/mobile/global-roaming), [O2](https://www.o2.co.uk/eu-roaming), [Three](https://www.three.co.uk/support/roaming-and-calling-abroad/roaming-abroad/go-roam), [iD Mobile](https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-support/roaming), [Lebara](https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/roaming-add-on/p/44000067.html), [giffgaff](https://www.giffgaff.com/roaming), [Tesco Mobile](https://www.tescomobile.com/why-tesco-mobile/awards-and-reviews/home-from-home), [Sky Mobile](https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-mobile-tariff-guide), [VOXI](https://www.voxi.co.uk/help/roaming-international/does-voxi-have-european-roaming), [SMARTY](https://cdn.smarty.co.uk/files/SMARTY-Price-Guide.pdf), [Talkmobile](https://talkmobile.co.uk/booster-details), [Lyca Mobile](https://www.lycamobile.co.uk/en/roaming/), [BT Mobile](https://www.bt.com/help/mobile/going-abroad/using-bt-mobile-abroad/what-is-roam-like-home-), [Asda Mobile](https://mobile.asda.com/roaming-calling-abroad).

## Your UK network in Benin

We compare each network’s public roaming passes and daily rates. Some plans have roaming built in (for example Vodafone Global Roam, O2 Ultimate, Three Complete and Sky Diamond VIP), so check your own plan. On the passes and rates below, no UK network includes Benin. EE, Vodafone, Three, iD Mobile, giffgaff, Tesco Mobile, Sky Mobile, VOXI, SMARTY, Talkmobile, Lyca Mobile, BT Mobile and Asda Mobile publish no data pass for Benin, only rates per MB or no data.

| Network | In your plan? | If you pay for it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EE | No | No data pass |
| Vodafone | Not as standard (Euro Roam and Global Roam plans: check yours) | No data pass |
| O2 | Not as standard (Volt, selected Plus and Ultimate plans: check yours) | Data Roaming Bolt On 500MB (Zone 3): £45.00 for 30 days · 500MB · pay monthly only |
| Three | Not as standard (Complete plans: check yours) | No data pass |
| iD Mobile | No | No data pass |
| Lebara | No | Roaming Add-On 8 Days (Zone 7): £13.00 for 8 days · 1GB |
| giffgaff | No | No data pass |
| Tesco Mobile | No | No data pass |
| Sky Mobile | Not as standard (Diamond VIP: check yours) | No data pass |
| VOXI | No | No data pass |
| SMARTY | No | No data pass |
| Talkmobile | No | No data pass |
| Lyca Mobile | No | No data pass |
| BT Mobile | No | No data pass |
| Asda Mobile | No | No data pass |

As each network publishes it for its own customers, checked on 24 October 2026. “Your UK data” means the pass unlocks your UK allowance abroad, up to the network’s fair use limit. Roaming keeps calls and texts on your UK number; our eSIM plans here are data only.

## Regional plans that include Benin

| Plan | Covers | From | 2 GB · 15 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Africa eSIM](https://esimworld.co.uk/esim-africa/) | 36 countries, one profile | from £9.99 | £12.99 on this plan, £10.99 for Benin alone |
| [Global eSIM](https://esimworld.co.uk/esim-global/) | 201 destinations, one profile | from £1.99 | £11.99 on this plan, £10.99 for Benin alone |

## Payment, cancellation and refunds

- Pay by card in pounds: you are charged in GBP, exactly the amount shown. The seller is registered in the United States, so your bank may apply its own rules to a payment to a seller abroad. Online payments must be enabled on your card. The eSIM QR code arrives by e-mail after payment
- Refunds and the 14-day right to cancel: conditions at https://esimworld.co.uk/refund-policy/
- Cancel an order: https://esimworld.co.uk/cancel/
- How card payment works: https://esimworld.co.uk/how-to-pay/
- Support: WhatsApp (https://esimworld.co.uk/go/uk) and e-mail (support@esimworld.co.uk)

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a day of mobile data cost in Benin?

On plans with a fixed data allowance, £0.50 to £1.28 a day in Benin: 3 GB for 30 days at £14.99 is the lowest daily price, 1 GB for 7 days the highest. The plan that costs least for the whole trip: for 7 days, 1 GB at £1.28 a day; for 15 days, 2 GB at £0.73 a day; for 30 days, 3 GB at £0.50 a day. Unused days are not refunded.

### Which network does the eSIM use in Benin?

The catalogue lists Celtis (4G) as the partner network for Benin. The profile joins the network available to it, and you don't choose the operator by hand; on a remote route, check mobile coverage before you go.

### What if the eSIM doesn't work when you land in Benin?

Check, in this order: data roaming is on for the eSIM line, the eSIM is chosen as the line for mobile data, and aeroplane mode is off. The APN sets itself on this plan, so leave it as it is. Give the phone a few minutes to register on Celtis; that first registration is what starts the plan’s days. Still no connection? See [what to check when the eSIM has no signal abroad](https://esimworld.co.uk/help/esim-no-signal/).