- Travel data: Silent.link or Crypton.sh. Both take Monero and need no name or email.
- A phone number: JMP.chat for calls and texts, or Silent.link's US plan for an SMS-capable +1 number.
- Not with XMR: Bitrefill and Airalo.
- Check the law: many countries require SIMs to be registered, whatever you pay with.
Buying mobile data with Monero solves two problems at once. You avoid roaming charges when you travel, and you avoid tying your phone usage to your bank card. eSIMs make it simple: you pay, scan a QR code, and the data plan installs on your phone without a plastic SIM ever being posted to you.
Our Phone & SIM aisle lists over 50 businesses. These are the ones we would start with.
Compared
| Provider | What you get | Price from | ID or email? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent.link | Data eSIM; US plan adds a +1 number with inbound SMS | about $0.83/GB in Europe, $1.60/GB in the US | No |
| Crypton.sh | Travel eSIMs, virtual numbers, physical SIM numbers | €1.46 (Europe eSIM), numbers from €5/month | No |
| JMP.chat | Phone number for calls and texts; data SIM/eSIM in the US and Canada | $4.99/month for a number; data $6.99/GB | No personal details for the SIM |
Silent.link
Silent.link is the best-known Monero eSIM seller. It says plainly "No KYC" and needs no email: you choose a plan, pay in Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero, USDT or other coins, and get your eSIM. Its DATA.PLUS plans are data only, priced per gigabyte, with Europe from about $0.83 per GB and the US from $1.60. The US.PLUS plan adds a +1 number leased for a year that can receive SMS, handy for verification codes, though it cannot make voice calls.
Silent.link's plan list loads from a live price table, so check current prices for your destination on its site.
Crypton.sh
Crypton.sh sells travel eSIMs, from about €1.46 for a Europe plan to around €10.81 for a global one, along with virtual phone numbers from €5 a month (US and Canada) and physical SIM numbers from €14 to €28 a month. It advertises "no name, no email, no KYC" and accepts card, Bitcoin and Monero. If you want a number you can keep and a data plan from the same place, it is the most complete option.
JMP.chat
JMP.chat works differently: it gives you a real phone number that you use through a chat app (it runs on the open Jabber/XMPP network), with calls and texts, for $4.99 a month. It also sells a data SIM or eSIM for the US and Canada at $6.99 per gigabyte, with "no personal details required".
On Monero: JMP added XMR for account top-ups in January 2023, and privacy listing site kycnot.me reports that Monero payments were re-enabled in October 2025. JMP's own pricing pages do not list payment methods, so confirm XMR is offered when you sign up.
What does not work with Monero
- Bitrefill sells eSIMs and mobile top-ups, but its accepted coins do not include XMR.
- Airalo, the largest travel eSIM app, takes cards, PayPal and digital wallets, not crypto. Some gift card shops sell Airalo vouchers for crypto; check that Monero is offered at that shop's checkout before you count on it.
Data only, or a number?
Decide what you need before you buy:
- Data only is enough for maps, messaging apps and browsing while travelling. It is the cheapest option and the least tied to you.
- A number that receives SMS lets you get verification codes. Silent.link's US plan or a Crypton.sh virtual number covers this.
- A full number with calls means JMP.chat or a Crypton.sh SIM number.
The legal catch: SIM registration
According to the GSMA, around 157 countries require prepaid SIM cards to be registered to a person. Paying in Monero and skipping KYC with the seller does not change the rules of the country where you use the line. Data-only travel eSIMs bought from a foreign provider are common and widely used, but check the rules where you are, especially if you plan to keep a local number long term.
How to buy an eSIM with Monero
- Check your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones since the XS and recent Android flagships do; your settings will show "Add eSIM".
- Pick a plan for the country or region you are going to.
- Pay in Monero by scanning the payment QR code with your wallet. Our guide to paying with Monero covers this step.
- Save the eSIM QR code you receive, and install it over Wi-Fi before you travel.
- Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line when you arrive. Most travel eSIMs need it, even though you are not paying roaming fees.
Questions people ask
Can I buy an eSIM with Monero?
Yes. Silent.link and Crypton.sh both list Monero as a payment option for their eSIMs, and neither asks for a name, email or ID to buy one. Most travel eSIM apps, including Airalo, do not take XMR directly.
Do I need ID to buy an eSIM with Monero?
Silent.link and Crypton.sh do not ask for KYC. However, around 157 countries require prepaid SIMs to be registered to a person, so local rules can still apply where you use the service. Check the law for the country you are in.
Does Bitrefill accept Monero?
No. Bitrefill sells eSIMs and phone top-ups, but its accepted payment methods do not include XMR. You would have to swap to another coin first.
Can I get a real phone number, not just data?
Yes. Silent.link's US plan includes a +1 number that receives SMS, and JMP.chat offers a full calling and texting number for $4.99 a month. Crypton.sh sells virtual numbers from €5 a month.
Can I buy Airalo eSIMs with crypto?
Not directly; Airalo takes cards, PayPal and wallets like Google Pay. Some gift card shops sell Airalo vouchers for crypto, but check that the shop accepts Monero at checkout before relying on it.
Sources
- Silent.link silent.link
- Crypton.sh crypton.sh
- Crypton.sh eSIM crypton.sh
- JMP pricing jmp.chat
- JMP SIM and eSIM jmp.chat
- JMP blog: payments blog.jmp.chat
- kycnot.me: JMP kycnot.me
- Bitrefill: accepted payment methods help.bitrefill.com
- GSMA: access to mobile services and proof of identity (2021) gsma.com
Checked October 2026. Prices and payment options change, so confirm with the business before you pay. Found something out of date? Let us know.