Mint Mobile's 1-day option is $5. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 1GB for the same trip is $2.59. Keep your Mint Mobile number for calls and texts.
Buy the UK eSIM →Mint Mobile's 1-day Minternational 1-Day Pass option costs $5 (1GB of data, 60 minutes and 60 SMS). A Slashtel data eSIM for the UK with at least 1GB for 7 days costs $2.59, so $2.41 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your US SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Mint Mobile prices checked on mintmobile.com on 23 October 2026.
| Mint Mobile | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same days or more) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 · 1 day | 1GB, 60 min, 60 SMS | 1GB, 7 days: $2.59 | $2.41 less |
| $10 · 3 days | 3GB, 200 min, 200 SMS | 3GB, 30 days: $3.89 | $6.11 less |
| $20 · 10 days | 10GB, 500 min, 500 SMS | 10GB, 30 days: $8.89 | $11.11 less |
Mint Mobile prices from mintmobile.com, checked 23 October 2026; Mint Mobile's options include calls as well as data. Where Mint Mobile charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. From mintmobile.com features/international-roaming and help/how-do-i-travel-internationally pages; passes in 180+ countries, check destination eligibility; Canada roaming included free with 3GB high-speed; Mexico not stated. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars; your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. Mint Mobile is a trademark of Mint Mobile, LLC. Slashtel is not affiliated with Mint Mobile.
Yes, Mint Mobile roams in UK, at $5 for a day on its Minternational 1-Day Pass option (checked 23 October 2026). A travel eSIM gives you local data there instead, while your Mint Mobile number stays active for calls and texts.
For data, the eSIM. Mint Mobile's 1-day option is $5; a Slashtel eSIM with 1GB for 7 days is $2.59. Mint Mobile's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.
Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your Mint Mobile SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the Mint Mobile line. Whether Mint Mobile charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with Mint Mobile before you travel.
No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.
Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.
Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.