Quick answer
Can I pay for an eSIM with SOL or USDC on Solana?
eSIMwithCrypto accepts native SOL on Solana for an eSIM paid in crypto. Its USA 5 GB plan costs $7.49 and lasts 30 days. USDC is accepted on Ethereum (ERC-20) only; USDC on Solana is not accepted. Transfer fees are additional, and the invoice names the required network. Updated 15 October 2026.
What are the key payment facts?
| SOL on Solana | Accepted: 1 confirmation, about 1 minute |
|---|---|
| USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) | Accepted: 12 confirmations, about 5 minutes |
| USDC on Solana | Not accepted |
| USDT on Solana | Not accepted; USDT is accepted on Tron (TRC-20) and Ethereum (ERC-20) |
| Other Solana tokens, including wrapped SOL | Not accepted |
| USDC on Base, Polygon or Arbitrum | Not accepted |
| Price | The same dollar price in every coin, with no surcharge |
| Amount to send | The exact price of your order, in SOL or USDC; no minimum |
| ID at checkout | None: no ID, no selfie, no documents |
Can I pay with SOL?
Yes. eSIMwithCrypto accepts native SOL on the Solana network, credited after 1 confirmation, usually in about 1 minute. SOL and USDT on Tron (TRC-20) are the fastest coins we accept.
The payment page converts the dollar price into SOL and locks the amount and the rate for 30 minutes. The sender pays the Solana fee in SOL: a base fee per signature, plus an optional priority fee. Keep a little more SOL than the amount shown. Details: pay with Solana (SOL).
Can I pay with USDC on Solana?
No. eSIMwithCrypto does not accept USDC on Solana, or any other token on Solana. A USDC transfer on Solana does not pay your order and can't be recovered.
USDC exists on many networks: Circle lists 38 blockchains with native USDC, including Ethereum and Solana (checked October 9, 2026). We accept it on one of them only: Ethereum (ERC-20). Details: pay with USDC (ERC-20).
My USDC is on Solana: what can I do?
You have three options:
- Pay with SOL instead, if you hold some or can swap to it in your wallet.
- Move your USDC to Ethereum through an exchange: deposit it on Solana, then withdraw it on Ethereum (ERC-20). The exchange must support both networks. For example, Kraken lists USDC on Solana and on Ethereum (support page, updated June 2, 2026).
- Pay with another accepted coin, such as USDT on Tron (TRC-20).
A swap or a withdrawal has its own fees, set by the wallet or the exchange. Check them before you start, and remember that a USDC transfer on Ethereum also needs ETH for gas, unless you send it from an exchange.
Which eSIM sellers accept SOL or USDC on Solana?
eSIMwithCrypto accepts native SOL on Solana, but USDC only on Ethereum. Bitrefill’s official payment help lists native SOL and USDC on Solana and Ethereum (checked 15 October 2026). More vendors and sources are recorded in the dated crypto acceptance matrix. Check the current invoice before transferring.
SOL or USDC: which should I use?
Both pay for any eSIM at the same dollar price. The differences:
- Speed: SOL is confirmed in about 1 minute; USDC on Ethereum in about 5 minutes.
- Value: USDC is designed to track the US dollar. SOL moves with the market, but the amount is locked for 30 minutes, and the order is paid in full once the payment is confirmed.
- Fee: SOL pays a Solana fee in SOL; USDC on Ethereum pays gas in ETH, which changes with demand. We have not measured either fee yet. Either fee comes on top of the price: on a very small order, check it before you send, or put several eSIMs in one order.
- Wallet: a USDC transfer from your own wallet needs ETH for gas; a SOL transfer needs only SOL.
Where to check the live fees: what a crypto payment really costs.
How do I pay for an eSIM with SOL, step by step?
Five steps, from choosing a plan to the eSIM on your phone.
Choose your eSIM
Find your destination on the destinations page or the pricing page. Prices are in US dollars.
Pick SOL at checkout
Choose SOL on Solana. The page shows the exact SOL price of your order, with no minimum, locked for 30 minutes, and a Solana address.
Send native SOL in one transfer
Send the exact SOL amount from your wallet or exchange, on the Solana network. Do not send USDC, USDT or another Solana token.
Click “I’ve sent the payment”
Your payment is matched by its exact amount. After 1 confirmation, usually about 1 minute, the eSIM is bought automatically and its QR code appears in My eSIMs.
Install the eSIM
Install it on Wi-Fi with the QR code in My eSIMs, or with a one-tap install button on iPhone with iOS 17.4 or later. Turn on the line and data roaming when you land.
Which eSIM plans can I pay for with SOL or USDC?
Prices in US dollars, the same in SOL, in USDC on Ethereum or in any other accepted coin. Every destination: pricing.
| Destination | Data | Validity | Price | Per GB | Network | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 5 GB | 30 days | $7.49 | $1.50/GB | Top-up | Buy |
 Japan | 10 GB | 30 days | $11.59 | $1.16/GB | Top-up | Buy |
 South Korea | 10 GB | 30 days | $10.49 | $1.05/GB | Top-up | Buy |
 Singapore | 10 GB Best price per GB | 30 days | $7.99 | $0.80/GB | Top-up | Buy |
| Europe | 5 GB | 30 days | $5.89 | $1.18/GB | Top-up | Buy |
 France | 5 GB | 30 days | $4.89 | $0.98/GB | Top-up | Buy |
| Global | 5 GB | 30 days | $20.09 | $4.02/GB | Top-up | Buy |
What else should I know before buying?
Can I pay for an eSIM with USDC on Solana?
No. eSIMwithCrypto accepts USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. USDC sent on Solana does not pay your order and can't be recovered. You can pay with native SOL on Solana instead, or move your USDC to Ethereum through an exchange that supports both networks.
Can I pay for an eSIM with SOL?
Yes. eSIMwithCrypto accepts native SOL on the Solana network, at the same dollar price as every other coin. A SOL payment needs 1 confirmation, usually about 1 minute. At checkout, you pay the exact price of your order in crypto, with no minimum and no top-up.
Can I pay with USDT on Solana?
No. USDT is accepted on Tron (TRC-20) and on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, and on Solana we accept native SOL only. USDT sent on Solana can't be recovered. Withdraw your USDT on Tron or Ethereum instead. Guide: buy an eSIM with USDT on TRC-20.
Which eSIM sellers accept USDC on Solana?
Bitrefill’s official payment help lists USDC on Solana and Ethereum (checked 15 October 2026). eSIMwithCrypto accepts USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, and native SOL on Solana. Compare other sellers and dated sources in the crypto acceptance matrix.
Do I need ETH to pay with USDC?
From a self-custody wallet, yes. USDC on Ethereum is an ERC-20 token, and every ERC-20 transfer pays gas in ETH, so keep some ETH in the same wallet. From an exchange, no: you pay the exchange's withdrawal fee instead. eSIMwithCrypto adds no fee of its own.
Can I pay with USDC on Base, Polygon or Arbitrum?
No. Only USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) is accepted. Base, Polygon and Arbitrum use the same 0x address format, so a wallet may let you send there by mistake. Funds sent on another network can't be recovered: check the network twice before you confirm.
Is the SOL amount locked while I pay?
Yes, for 30 minutes. Prices are in US dollars: the payment page converts the price into SOL, then locks the amount and the rate. Send the exact amount within that time, in one transfer. Once the payment is confirmed, the order is paid in full, whatever the SOL price does next.
Which sources support this guide? (11)
- Fees — Solana documentation (2026-10-09)
- Multichain USDC — Circle (2026-10-09)
- Stablecoins supported on Kraken — Kraken Support (2026-06-02)
- Gas and fees — ethereum.org (2026-06-24)
- Buy an eSIM with crypto (guide) esim-now.com/en/guide/buy-esim-with-crypto — eSIM-Now (2026-10-09)
- Cryptorefills: eSIM cryptorefills.com/en/esim — Cryptorefills (2026-10-09)
- Bitrefill: eSIMs bitrefill.com/us/en/esims — Bitrefill (2026-10-09)
- VoidMob eSIM voidmob.com/esim — VoidMob (2026-10-09)
- PikaSim: home page (accepted payments) pikasim.com — PikaSim (2026-10-09)
- Buy an eSIM with crypto (blog) airhubapp.com/blogs/buy-esim-with-crypto — Airhub (2026-10-09)
- What can I pay with? help.bitrefill.com/hc/en-us/articles/11163727483538-What-can-I-pay-with — Bitrefill (checked 2026-10-15)
Ready to choose your travel eSIM?
SOL on Solana, USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20). Exact price, no minimum.