Best eSIM for Barcelona: prices, data and how to set it up (2026)
A Slashtel eSIM for Barcelona costs from $2.59, with 8 plans from 1GB to 50GB, valid 7 to 180 days. Install it before you fly; it connects when you land at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) on Orange, Movistar or Vodafone and works across Spain. Data only: your own number stays on your usual SIM for calls, texts and bank codes.
For Barcelona, you can buy a data-only eSIM that works on arrival at Barcelona-El Prat and across Spain. Install it before your flight, and it starts when it first connects in the destination. Plans range from 1 GB to 50 GB, valid for 7 to 180 days, with 5G on Orange, Movistar, Vodafone and Yoigo. Other eSIMs also cover Spain.
Barcelona eSIM plans: the facts
| Price (USD) | Data | Valid for | Per GB | Networks | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.59 | 1 GB | 7 days | $2.59 | Orange, Movistar or Vodafone | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $3.99 | 3 GB | 15 days | $1.33 | Orange, Movistar or Vodafone | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $3.89 | 3 GB | 30 days | $1.30 | Orange, Movistar or Vodafone | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $5.59 | 5 GB | 30 days | $1.12 | Orange, Movistar or Vodafone | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $9.99 | 10 GB | 30 days | $1.00 | Orange, Movistar or Vodafone | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $14.19 | 20 GB | 30 days | $0.71 | Orange, Movistar or Vodafone | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $32.29 | 50 GB | 30 days | $0.65 | Orange, Movistar or Vodafone | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $47.69 | 50 GB | 180 days | $0.95 | Orange, Movistar or Vodafone | Yes | Yes, where available |
Prices checked 11 October 2026, all-in, no roaming charges. Networks and 5G are from our supplier's network list for Spain; the eSIM joins the strongest one automatically and speed depends on local coverage. Data only: no phone number, calls or SMS.
Which plan for your trip to Barcelona
| Trip | Maps, messages, light browsing | Social, video calls, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 3GB · 30 days $3.89 about 3GB needed | 10GB · 30 days $9.99 about 7GB needed |
| 2 weeks | 5GB · 30 days $5.59 about 5GB needed | 20GB · 30 days $14.19 about 14GB needed |
| 1 month | 10GB · 30 days $9.99 about 9GB needed | 50GB · 30 days $32.29 about 30GB needed |
Live prices from our Spain plans. Usage estimates: about 0.3GB a day for maps, messaging and browsing; about 1GB a day with video and calls.
How to set up your Barcelona eSIM
iPhone
- On Wi-Fi, open the QR email and go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular) → Add eSIM → Use QR Code.
- Scan the QR and label the new line "Travel".
- Keep your usual line on for calls and texts; choose the Travel eSIM for mobile data.
- When you land in Barcelona, turn on Data Roaming for the Travel eSIM.
Android
- On Wi-Fi, go to Settings → Network & internet (Connections on Samsung) → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- Choose "Scan QR code" and scan the code from your email.
- Set the new eSIM as the SIM for mobile data; keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
- When you land in Barcelona, turn on Roaming for the new eSIM.
Menu names vary a little by phone and software version. The QR works once: don't delete the eSIM after installing it. Full guide with screenshots · Check your phone supports eSIM
Getting online in Barcelona
- Install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly, and turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
- Keep your home SIM in the phone for calls, texts and one-time passcodes.
- You can top up the same eSIM if you need more data during your trip.
Other options
Other eSIMs, such as Airalo and Holafly, also cover Spain, and you can buy a local SIM at the airport with your passport. We publish every seller's price for the same data side by side: compare Spain eSIM prices.
Travelling on from Barcelona? The same eSIM also works in Madrid, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Mallorca, Ibiza, Gran Canaria.