Quick answer
Which cryptocurrencies can I use to buy an eSIM?
eSIMwithCrypto accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL and LTC for an eSIM paid in crypto. USDT works on TRC-20 or ERC-20; USDC works on ERC-20 only. Japan 5 GB for 30 days costs $7.39, excluding transfer fees. Monero, Bitcoin Lightning and card payments are not accepted. Updated 15 October 2026.
Which cryptocurrencies does eSIMwithCrypto accept?
USDT works on two networks, Tron (TRC-20) and Ethereum (ERC-20). Every other coin is accepted on one network only. The price is the same on every network, with no surcharge.
- BTCBitcoin
- USDTTetherTRC-20 or ERC-20
- USDCUSD CoinERC-20
- ETHEthereum
- SOLSolana
- LTCLitecoin
What are the key payment facts?
| Accepted | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), BTC on-chain, ETH on the Ethereum mainnet, SOL on Solana, LTC on Litecoin |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Monero (XMR), Bitcoin Lightning, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, USDC on Solana, cards, PayPal, bank transfers |
| Price | In US dollars, the same in every coin and on every network, with no surcharge |
| Minimum payment | None: you pay the exact price of your order in crypto, with no minimum and no top-up |
| Amount to send | The exact amount of your order shown on the payment page, in one transfer; amount and rate locked for 30 minutes |
| Network fee | Paid by the sender, on top of the price; we have not measured it yet. On a very small order it can be large compared with the price |
| Confirmation times | Usually about 1 minute for SOL and USDT TRC-20, 5 minutes for ETH and ERC-20 tokens, 15 minutes for LTC and 20 minutes for BTC |
| Balance | Used first at checkout: your balance only holds credits, for example an eSIM that was not installed or could not be delivered; credits never expire, pay your next eSIMs and data top-ups, and are not refundable |
| Account | No sign-up form: a 16-digit account number created at payment, with no email needed |
| Refunds | Rule: an eSIM that is not installed, or that we cannot deliver, is credited back to your balance; an installed eSIM is not refundable |
Which network does each coin use?
Each coin is accepted on one network, except USDT, which works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20). The payment page shows the network next to the address, and your wallet or exchange must use the same one.
| Coin | Network | Confirmations | Usual confirmation time | Address starts with | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDT | Tron (TRC-20) | 20 | About 1 minute | T | Pay with USDT (TRC-20) |
| USDT | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | About 5 minutes | 0x | Pay with USDT (ERC-20) |
| USDC | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | About 5 minutes | 0x | Pay with USDC (ERC-20) |
| BTC | Bitcoin (on-chain) | 2 | About 20 minutes | bc1, 1 or 3 | Pay with Bitcoin (BTC) |
| ETH | Ethereum mainnet | 12 | About 5 minutes | 0x | Pay with Ethereum (ETH) |
| SOL | Solana | 1 | About 1 minute | No fixed prefix: 32 to 44 letters and digits | Pay with Solana (SOL) |
| LTC | Litecoin | 6 | About 15 minutes | L, M or ltc1 | Pay with Litecoin (LTC) |
Ethereum addresses look the same on BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum and Base. Only the Ethereum network reaches the 0x address shown for USDT, USDC or ETH.
Which coins and networks are not accepted?
eSIMwithCrypto takes crypto only, on the 7 coin and network options above. Not accepted:
- Monero (XMR). We do not accept Monero.
- Bitcoin Lightning. Send on-chain Bitcoin instead.
- BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), for USDT or any other token.
- Polygon, Base, Arbitrum and other networks that are not listed above.
- USDC on Solana. SOL is accepted on Solana; USDC only on Ethereum (ERC-20).
- Cards, PayPal and bank transfers.
Funds sent in another coin or on another network can't be recovered. As of October 9, 2026, Silent.link, PikaSim, nadanada and Stellar eSim state on their own pages that they accept Monero. Every seller and coin we checked is in the crypto acceptance matrix.
Is there a minimum payment?
No. At checkout, you pay the exact price of your order in crypto, with no minimum and no top-up, whatever the coin. The payment page shows the exact crypto amount of your order, locked for 30 minutes. The cart allows up to 10 different plans per order, and up to 10 eSIMs of each plan.
The network fee is paid by the sender, on top of the price. On a very small order, such as a plan at $0.89, it can be large compared with the price. Check the live fee of your network before you send, or put several eSIMs in one order: one transfer means one network fee. Credits on your balance are used first, so you pay only the missing amount. Every plan and price: pricing.
Which coin should I choose?
Choose the coin you already hold, on a network your wallet or exchange supports: the eSIM price is the same in every coin. Then compare three things:
- Confirmation time. SOL and USDT on Tron (TRC-20) usually take about 1 minute. ETH, USDT and USDC on Ethereum take about 5 minutes, LTC about 15 minutes and BTC about 20 minutes.
- Price stability. USDT and USDC are designed to track the US dollar. BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC move with the market, but the amount of your order is locked for 30 minutes on the payment page.
- Network fee. It depends on the network and the moment, and we have not measured it yet. See what a crypto payment really costs for where to check live fees.
Can I pay from an exchange?
Yes, with a normal withdrawal to the address shown, on the exact network. The exchange must offer withdrawals of your coin on that network: its withdrawal screen lists them. For example, Kraken lists Tron among its USDT networks and Ethereum among its USDC networks (support page, updated June 2, 2026). The same page marks USDT as delisted for clients in the European Economic Area.
Payment services inside an exchange, such as Binance Pay, are not blockchain transfers, so they are not accepted. If the exchange deducts its withdrawal fee from the amount you type, add it so that the exact amount arrives.
How payment works
Pay the exact price of your order
There is no minimum and no balance to fund. The cart allows up to 10 different plans per order, and up to 10 eSIMs of each plan. Choose the coin (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC) and the network: the payment page shows the exact crypto amount, locked for 30 minutes, with a countdown. Credits on your balance, if any, are used first.
Send it to the address shown, on the exact network
The payment page shows our address for the coin and network you picked, with its QR code: BTC on Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana, LTC on Litecoin. Send only that coin on that network: funds sent on another network or in another coin can’t be recovered. The network fee comes on top of the price.
Send the exact amount in one transfer, then click “I’ve sent the payment”
Each order has its own exact amount, down to the last decimals: that is how we find your payment and link it to your order.
Wait for the network confirmations
Your payment is confirmed once the network has confirmed the transaction. Usual times:
Crypto Network Confirmations Usual time BTC Bitcoin 2 ≈ 20 min USDT Tron (TRC-20) 20 ≈ 1 min USDT Ethereum (ERC-20) 12 ≈ 5 min USDC Ethereum (ERC-20) 12 ≈ 5 min ETH Ethereum 12 ≈ 5 min SOL Solana 1 ≈ 1 min LTC Litecoin 6 ≈ 15 min Your eSIM appears in My eSIMs
Once the payment is checked, the eSIM is bought and its QR code appears in My eSIMs, usually a few minutes after the payment is confirmed on the blockchain. Install it on Wi-Fi before you leave.
Closed the tab? The pending payment stays in your account: open it to see the address and the exact amount again.
Where are the payment instructions for each cryptocurrency?
One page per coin and network: confirmations, confirmation time, address format, fees, mistakes to avoid and the other eSIM sellers that accept it.
Which guide explains my crypto payment?
- Buy an eSIM with USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20): exchanges, TRX for fees, exact steps.
- Buy an eSIM with Bitcoin: on-chain only, fee rate and RBF.
- Pay for an eSIM with Solana (SOL): SOL on Solana, USDC on Ethereum only.
- What a crypto payment really costs: network fees, exchange fees and small orders.
- Crypto eSIM price index: dated plan prices, formats and source limitations.
- eSIM sellers that accept crypto: dated seller observations, coin by coin and network by network.
What else should I know before buying?
Which crypto can I use to buy an eSIM?
USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), on-chain BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC. eSIMwithCrypto accepts these 6 coins at the same dollar price. Monero, Lightning, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Polygon, Base, Arbitrum and USDC on Solana are not accepted.
Do you accept Monero (XMR)?
No. eSIMwithCrypto does not accept Monero. The accepted coins are BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, on the networks in the table above. As of October 9, 2026, Silent.link, PikaSim, nadanada and Stellar eSim state on their own pages that they accept Monero. Our checkout asks for no ID, but every coin we accept moves on a public blockchain.
Do you accept Bitcoin Lightning?
No. eSIMwithCrypto accepts on-chain Bitcoin only, credited after 2 confirmations, usually in about 20 minutes. A Lightning invoice cannot be paid on our payment page. For a fast payment, SOL and USDT on Tron (TRC-20) are usually credited in about 1 minute. See pay with Bitcoin.
Do you accept USDT on TRC-20 and ERC-20?
Yes, both, at the same dollar price. USDT on Tron (TRC-20) is credited after 20 confirmations, usually in about 1 minute. USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) is credited after 12 confirmations, usually in about 5 minutes. USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana or any other network is not accepted.
Do you accept USDC on Solana?
No. USDC is accepted on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, credited after 12 confirmations. On Solana, eSIMwithCrypto accepts native SOL, credited after 1 confirmation, but no Solana tokens. USDC sent on Solana does not pay your order and can't be recovered. See SOL and USDC.
How long until my crypto payment is confirmed?
It depends on the coin: about 1 minute for SOL and USDT TRC-20, 5 minutes for ETH and ERC-20 tokens, 15 minutes for LTC and 20 minutes for BTC. The eSIM is then bought, and its QR code appears in My eSIMs, usually a few minutes after the payment is confirmed on the blockchain.
Is there a fee for paying in crypto?
eSIMwithCrypto adds no fee for any coin: the eSIM costs its dollar price. You pay the network fee of your own transfer, on top of the price, and your exchange may charge a withdrawal fee. On a very small order, the network fee can be large compared with the price. We have not measured network fees yet. What a crypto payment really costs shows where to check them live.
What is the smallest amount I can pay?
The price of one plan: eSIMs start at $0.89. At checkout, you pay the exact price of your order in crypto, with no minimum and no top-up, in any accepted coin. The network fee comes on top: on a very small order it can be large compared with the price, so check it before you send, or put several eSIMs in one order.
What if I send the wrong amount or use the wrong network?
Send exactly the amount shown, in one transfer: the payment is matched to your order by that exact amount. Funds sent on another network or in another coin can't be recovered. If something went wrong, write to [email protected] with the coin, the network, the amount, the time and the transaction ID.
Can I pay with a card or PayPal?
No. eSIMwithCrypto takes crypto only: no card, no PayPal and no bank transfer. If you hold no crypto, an exchange can sell you USDT or another accepted coin, which you then withdraw on a supported network. Add the exchange's withdrawal fee if it is deducted from the amount.
Which sources support this guide? (8)
- Stablecoins supported on Kraken — Kraken Support (2026-06-02)
- Silent.link FAQ silent.link/faq — Silent.link (2026-10-09)
- PikaSim: home page (accepted payments) pikasim.com — PikaSim (2026-10-09)
- nadanada eSIM nadanada.me/esim — nadanada (2026-10-09)
- Stellar eSim stellarsecurity.com/stellar-esim — Stellar Security (2026-10-09)
- Supported Protocols and Integration Guidelines — Tether (2026-10-09)
- Multichain USDC — Circle (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)
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