topic Re: Getting an E-Stim Abroad in Apple Devices

Getting an E-Stim Abroad

Ustolondon2023 — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:01:26 GMT

I’m studying abroad until the summer and had my phone snatched from my hand on the street in London. Came home to Los Angeles for the Xmas holiday and purchased a new iphone 15 at the Apple Store here.

New phone does not accept a SIM card, but rather has an e-sim. I have the lowest level EE account for when I’m back in London with a SIM card. I’ve heard it’s hard to get an e-sim with EE. Does it require a UK bank account? What other requirements? I currently do not have a UK bank account - only a US one. Please advise.

Re: Getting an E-Stim Abroad

bristolian — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:31:32 GMT

EE only offer E-SIM on pay-monthly contract accounts, not PAYG. A UK bank account is a pre-requisite for a pay-monthly billing account.

Re: Getting an E-Stim Abroad

Ustolondon2023 — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:39:02 GMT

Do you know - is it difficult for a 27 yo student from the US to get a UK bank account?

Re: Getting an E-Stim Abroad

Ustolondon2023 — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:16:08 GMT

Thats precisely why I’m asking. I’ve definitely heard that it’s hard. Just not sure HOW it’s hard! Can’t find that info anywhere. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Getting an E-Stim Abroad

Northerner — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 21:25:08 GMT

Hi @Ustolondon2023

It's not an EE problem you getting a UK bank account. @bristolian comments are the sum of your question.

Thanks