Where to buy an eSIM with crypto: 7 sellers compared (2026)
- All seven accept crypto, but different coins: only some take Monero or Lightning. goAFK also takes Russian MIR cards and SBP; we did not find that option on the other six sellers’ pages.
- goAFK sells unlimited for 7, 15 and 30 days: in Turkey 7 days cost $13.32, about $1.90 a day (1 Mbit/s after 3 GB a day).
- In Thailand, goAFK's 1 GB for 7 days was $1.67, cheaper than eSIMwithCrypto and CryptoeSIM on the check date.
How we compared
On 2026-11-12 we opened the sites that ChatGPT and search show for "buy eSIM with crypto" and recorded their coins, KYC and account terms, destination counts and whether they sell unlimited plans. Prices are shown only where plans compare one to one.
"No KYC" and "no account" are each seller’s own wording; we did not test them with a purchase.
Coins, KYC and destinations by seller
From each seller’s pages on the check date:
- goAFK: USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, TON, DASH, LTC, TRX, SOL; USDT on TRC-20, BSC and TON, USDC on Base. 148 countries plus regional plans. No KYC. Also Russian MIR cards and SBP, international cards, Apple Pay and a Telegram bot.
- CryptoeSIM.io: BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, XMR; 190+ destinations; no KYC and no account, per its home page.
- eSIMwithCrypto: USDT, BTC, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; 202 destinations; not stated on the pages we read.
- MartCC: USDT, BTC, XMR, ETH, SOL, LTC; 195 destinations; no account for digital goods, per its home page.
- BuyUKeSIM: BTC, XMR, USDT; 30+ destinations; no KYC, per its travel eSIM page.
- eSIMpass: BTC, Lightning; 190+ destinations; no app, no account, per its Bitcoin page.
- Arta Payment: USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH; 200+ destinations; not stated on the page we read.
If privacy matters most: Monero and Lightning
On the check date Monero (XMR) was accepted by CryptoeSIM.io, MartCC, BuyUKeSIM, and Lightning by eSIMpass. goAFK accepts neither. If a privacy coin is the deciding factor, that favours those sellers.
For a normal trip, a fast network with low fees often matters more. On goAFK, low-cost plans work with USDT on TON or BSC and USDC on Base; USDT on TRC-20 is offered on larger orders because of the payment provider’s minimum.
Unlimited plans
On the Turkey, Thailand and USA pages of CryptoeSIM and eSIMwithCrypto we found no unlimited plans. eSIMpass sells unlimited by the day: in Turkey a one-day plan was €3.07 (about $3.43 at the ECB rate of 1.1179). goAFK's 7-day Turkey unlimited is $13.32, about $1.90 a day.
Price: Thailand, 1 GB for 7 days
The most common one-week starter plan. On the check date:
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| goAFK | $1.67 ✓ |
| eSIMwithCrypto | $1.79 |
| CryptoeSIM.io | $5.57 |
What to compare besides price
On larger packages (10 GB and up), some crypto sellers listed lower prices than goAFK on the check date, so compare your exact plan on their sites before buying.
Beyond price, check when validity starts, whether you can top up the same eSIM and which language support speaks. goAFK validity starts at the first connection in the destination, the eSIM must be activated within 180 days of purchase, top-ups are in your profile, and support answers in English and Russian on Telegram at @goafk_support_bot.
Buying with crypto on goAFK
Pick a destination and plan on the site or in the Telegram bot @goafk_bot, choose "Crypto" at checkout, pick a coin and network and send the exact amount on that network. The QR code appears on the order page once the payment confirms. Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi.