Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 06:08 GMT Live

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Lumbus eSIM review

3.8

The short answer. Lumbus sells prepaid travel eSIM plans in 202 countries, and its cheapest rate today is $0.57 per GB. Its median rate of $3.66 per GB is about 29% above the $2.83 median across every plan we track. You are paying above the middle of the market for a typical plan here, so open the country page for your destination before you buy: it ranks every seller we track on the same maths. It also sells plans marketed as unlimited, the most generous of them allowing 3 GB a day at full speed.

No editor chose this rating. It is computed from live catalogue data: value for money, country coverage, features. It cannot be bought. See how it is calculated.

COUNTRIES COVERED
202
In our catalogue data
PRICE RANGE
$1.99 to $1,402.99
Cheapest to priciest plan
5G SUPPORT
Yes
In selected countries
TOP UP SUPPORT
Yes
Not on every plan
MEDIAN PRICE PER GB
$3.66
Across all plans

Have we checked these prices?

90% of Lumbus's plans on this site were checked against Lumbus's own shop on 16 October 2026, one country page at a time. We confirm the product is on sale and that the price is the one they charge, and we take their price over ours whenever the two disagree.

A feed is not a shop. Feeds can list products that are not on sale, describe them differently, or carry a stale price, so a price nobody has checked again is only a number we copied.

Lumbus did not pay for this review or this rating. The rating is computed from live catalogue data and cannot be bought. If you buy through a link on this page we may earn a commission, and the price you pay stays exactly the same.
About Lumbus

Who is Lumbus?

Lumbus is a London based travel eSIM startup, run by Lumbus Technologies Limited, a company registered in England and Wales in October 2025. It sells data plans for over 200 countries and regions, from small 1 GB packs through to unlimited bundles.

The experience is app first: one tap install and activation through its iOS and Android apps, or a web checkout with no signup at all. Hotspot is included, and top ups can extend an active plan.

It is the youngest company in our comparison, under a year old, with only a handful of Trustpilot reviews so far, all positive. Its pricing is why it is here: Lumbus plans regularly appear high in our price per GB rankings, and its registration details are fully public at Companies House, which most small rivals cannot say.

FoundedOctober 2025 HQLondon, UK CompanyLumbus Technologies Ltd, no. 16793515 Claimed coverage200+ countries, 2000+ plans Trustpilot4.2 from 6 reviews
Technical details

How Lumbus works, in detail

Activation
One tap install and activation in the app, or web checkout with no signup.
Plan type
Data only, 1 GB to 50 GB plus unlimited options, no phone number.
Validity clock
Begins at the first connection to a network, with an activate by date shown per plan.
Hotspot sharing
Included, though tethering to many devices can trip the fair use clause.
5G access
4G/LTE, 5G in supported areas.
Top ups
Yes, but only while the eSIM is still active, not after expiry.
ID checks (KYC)
No ID verification, no signup required, 18+.
Apps
iOS and Android apps, both too new for meaningful ratings.
Payments
Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay via Stripe. No PayPal or crypto.
Refunds
Full refund within 14 days if not installed or activated, plus device incompatibility and technical failures with proof.
Support
24/7 live chat plus email, stated response within 24 to 48 hours. Device checker on the site.
Verified coupon

Lumbus coupon code

10% off any Lumbus plan We verified this code on the provider's own site before listing it. Call it a promo code, a discount code or a voucher, Lumbus takes one code per order and this is the one we have checked. Using it still supports us: if you buy through our links, we may earn a commission, and the coupon discount applies on top for you.

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Why Lumbus scores 3.8 out of 5

No editor chose this number. It is computed from three measurable things, weighted 45% value, 35% coverage, 20% features:

Value for money45% of score
64%
Country coverage35% of score
100%
Features: 5G, top up, hotspot20% of score
55%

Value compares Lumbus's median price per GB ($3.66) with the market median across every plan we track ($2.83). Coverage counts the 202 countries in its catalogue. The score updates automatically whenever prices change.

PROS

  • Regularly high in our price per GB rankings
  • Registered UK company with public filings, rare at this size
  • One tap app install or no signup web checkout
  • Hotspot included on plans

CONS

  • Under a year old with a tiny review base
  • Unlimited plans throttle to 1 Mbps after 3 GB a day
  • Top ups impossible once a plan expires
  • No PayPal
Reputation check

What real Lumbus customers say

4.2 / 5 Trustpilot, 6 reviews. Collected independently of us, checked Oct 2026. Too few reviews to influence our rating.

Most praised

  • Easy install and instant delivery
  • Responsive, attentive support
  • Fair pricing for what you get

Most complained about

  • Only six reviews so far, too few to judge

Check before you buy

  • Unlimited means 3 GB full speed per day then 1 Mbps, and that is explicitly non refundable
  • Fair use clause allows suspension for excessive use, heavy tethering flagged
  • Unused data never rolls over, and expired plans cannot be topped up

Best Lumbus eSIM plans and prices, ranked by price per GB

RankCountryDataValidityPrice (USD)Price per GBGet
1 Thailand 50 GB 10 Days $16.99 $0.57 Get
2 Turkey 50 GB 30 Days $30.99 $0.62 Get
3 Turkey 20 GB 30 Days $12.99 $0.65 Get
4 Turkey 50 GB 180 Days $32.99 $0.66 Get
5 France 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
6 Japan 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
7 Germany 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
8 Singapore 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
9 Italy 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
10 Australia 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
11 UK 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
12 Malaysia 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
13 Spain 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
14 South Korea 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
15 Hong Kong 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
16 Indonesia 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
17 Macau 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
18 Switzerland 50 GB 30 Days $33.99 $0.68 Get
19 Turkey 10 GB 30 Days $6.99 $0.70 Get
20 Singapore 20 GB 30 Days $15.99 $0.80 Get

Lumbus eSIM by country: every destination it covers, with its cheapest plan

202 countries

Looking for a Lumbus eSIM for Japan, Turkey or Thailand? Find the destination below. The price is Lumbus's cheapest plan there, and the link opens our full comparison for that country, where Lumbus is ranked against every other provider we track.

CountryCheapest packageBest $/GB
Afghanistan $7.99 $5.85 Compare all
Aland Islands $3.99 $1.95 Compare all
Albania $2.99 $1.24 Compare all
Algeria $2.99 $1.32 Compare all
Andorra $3.99 $3.05 Compare all
Angola $18.99 $12.60 Compare all
Anguilla $8.99 $6.35 Compare all
Antigua and Barbuda $9.99 $6.95 Compare all
Argentina $3.99 $2.60 Compare all
Armenia $2.99 $1.50 Compare all
Aruba $16.99 $10.45 Compare all
Australia $3.99 $0.68 Compare all
Austria $1.99 $0.80 Compare all
Azerbaijan $3.99 $2.60 Compare all
Bahamas $11.99 $8.10 Compare all
Bahrain $3.99 $2.00 Compare all
Bangladesh $2.99 $1.30 Compare all
Barbados $8.99 $6.25 Compare all
Belarus $2.99 $1.50 Compare all
Belgium $1.99 $0.80 Compare all
Belize $14.99 $9.70 Compare all
Benin $7.99 $5.75 Compare all
Bermuda $9.99 $7.00 Compare all
Bhutan $4.99 $3.95 Compare all
Bolivia $8.99 $5.30 Compare all

How Lumbus compares

Where Lumbus is cheapest

Its lowest rate on this page is $0.57 per GB, and the plan table above is sorted on the real rate per GB, so its best value plans are the rows at the top of it.

Where others beat Lumbus

On small or short plans the price per GB climbs fast. Our country pages rank Lumbus against every other seller we track, and a rival or a bigger plan is often cheaper per GB.

Questions

Lumbus eSIM FAQ

What people ask before they buy a Lumbus eSIM, answered from live data

Is Lumbus legit?

Lumbus is a real seller with 2163 live plans in our catalogue covering 202 countries, and every one of those prices is checked again at each catalogue refresh. 90% of those plans were checked against Lumbus's own shop on 16 October 2026, so the prices here are the ones a buyer sees. Trustpilot shows 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews, collected independently of us. Our own rating of 3.8 out of 5 is computed from prices and coverage and cannot be bought.

How much does a Lumbus eSIM cost?

Lumbus plans run from $1.99 to $1,402.99. Ranked by real price per GB the best rate is 50 GB for 10 Days at $16.99, which is $0.57 per GB. Across the whole catalogue the median is $3.66 per GB against a market median of $2.83, so a typical Lumbus plan is dearer than the market.

Does Lumbus have a discount code?

Yes. ESIMWATCHDOG10: 10% off any Lumbus plan We tested it at Lumbus's own checkout before listing it, and using it never changes where Lumbus ranks on this site.

Which countries does Lumbus cover?

202 countries in our catalogue. The cheapest Lumbus destinations by price per GB right now are Thailand ($0.57), Turkey ($0.62), Australia ($0.68). Every country in the table on this page links to its full comparison, where Lumbus is ranked against every other provider we track.

Can I use a Lumbus eSIM as a hotspot?

Included, though tethering to many devices can trip the fair use clause.

Does Lumbus sell unlimited data plans?

644 of its 2163 plans are sold as unlimited. In practice they are fair use plans: full speed up to a daily allowance, then slower. That is why they carry no price per GB in our tables.

How do I install a Lumbus eSIM?

One tap install and activation in the app, or web checkout with no signup. Buy the plan online, scan the QR code on wifi before you fly, and leave the new line switched off until you land. Then turn on data roaming for the Lumbus line and give it a minute to attach to a network. If the code will not install, our guide to eSIM QR code errors covers every message a phone can show.

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