How to Buy an eSIM With Crypto: BTC, USDT, TON, SOL, XMR Compared

The short answer

If you just want the fastest, cheapest option: pay with USDT on TRC-20, TON or Solana. If privacy is your priority: pay with Monero (XMR). If you have no crypto at all: buy in our Telegram bot with Telegram Stars.

We accept 7 coins on the website: USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL, TON, XMR. Here is how they compare for a small purchase like an eSIM.

USDT (TRC-20): the default choice

USDT is a dollar stablecoin, so the price does not move while you pay, and almost every exchange supports withdrawals on Tron. The two things to watch are the network (it must be TRC-20) and exchange fees that are subtracted from the amount you send. Our USDT guide covers both.

TON and Solana: fastest confirmations

Both networks confirm in seconds and cost a fraction of a cent to use. TON is built into Telegram's wallet, which makes it handy if you already use Telegram. Solana is popular with wallets like Phantom. Because these coins are not stablecoins, the amount is calculated at the moment you open the invoice. Pay promptly and send the exact figure shown.

Bitcoin: works, but slowest

Bitcoin is accepted and perfectly safe to use, but it is the slowest option. A payment needs block confirmations, and on busy days network fees rise. For a small eSIM purchase, a stablecoin or TON is usually cheaper. If you do use BTC, do not panic when the order page says "waiting for payment" for a while. That is normal while confirmations come in.

Ethereum and USDC: fine for larger orders

ETH and USDC run on Ethereum, where fees depend on network demand. For a few-dollar eSIM, the fee can be a noticeable share of the price. For a bigger order, for example several eSIMs for a group, it matters much less.

Monero: the most private option

All the coins above use public blockchains. Anyone who knows your wallet address can see the payment. Monero hides the sender, receiver and amount by default. If you care about keeping your payment history private, XMR is the strongest choice. Remember that *we* never ask for your identity anyway: there is no account or email linked to your order.

Mistakes that cost people money

1. Wrong network. Coins sent on a different network than the invoice shows usually cannot be recovered. Check twice.
2. Exchange fee subtracted. Many exchanges deduct their withdrawal fee from the amount. Make sure the *received* amount matches the invoice.
3. Typing the address. Always use the copy button. One wrong character sends the money somewhere else.
4. Paying an expired invoice. Invoices close after a while. If you paid late, contact support with the TXID, and the funds can be matched manually.
5. Sharing a seed phrase. Nobody legitimate will ever ask for it, including us. Support only needs your order code and TXID.

Coin not shown at checkout?

Each coin has a minimum amount set by our payment gateway. For the cheapest plans, some coins may be hidden because the price is below their minimum. Pick another coin, add a second eSIM to the order, or use Telegram Stars in our bot, which works for any amount.

No crypto? Use Telegram Stars

Telegram Stars are bought inside the Telegram app, through the App Store or Google Play on your phone. You can then pay for an eSIM in our bot without touching crypto. The prices are the same as on the website. Read how to buy an eSIM with Telegram Stars.

After you pay

Your eSIM is usually delivered within a minute after the payment confirms. On the website you get the QR code, a one-tap install button for iPhone, manual install details and a PDF with your order code. Save that order code: it is the only way to reopen a website order, because we have no email for you.

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