Flying to Madrid in 48 hours? Sort your Spain eSIM now
You fly in two days. Here's the short version: check your phone, pick the GB, buy on the web, install before you board.
1. Is my phone compatible?
- It supports eSIM: iPhone XR, XS or newer, iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd gen), Galaxy S20 or newer, Galaxy Z Fold / Z Flip, Pixel 3 or newer.
- It's carrier-unlocked. A locked phone won't take another carrier's eSIM.
- Bought in mainland China? Many iPhones sold there have no eSIM.
- 1-tap install needs iOS 17.4+ or Android 10+. Older versions use the QR code from the same email.
Not sure? Check your phone. If it doesn't work out, you get a full refund on any plan you haven't installed, up to 30 days after purchase.
2. How many GB for 5, 7 or 14 days?
Typical-use estimate (maps, messaging, social, some video), about 0.5–0.8 GB a day. Not a vigxo promise; your use will vary.
| Trip | Estimate | Plan | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | ~2.5–4 GB | 5 GB / 30 days | $6.99 | $1.40/GB |
| 7 days | ~3.5–5.6 GB | 5 GB / 30 daysheavier use: 10 GB | $6.99($12.99) | $1.40/GB($1.30/GB) |
| 14 days | ~7–11 GB | 10 GB / 30 daysheavier use: 20 GB | $12.99($19.99) | $1.30/GB($1.00/GB) |
Light use (maps and messaging only) on a 5-day trip: 3 GB / 30 days, $4.99 ($1.66/GB).
All of these are valid for 30 days, so they cover a 14-day trip. Every plan shows its per-GB price, and you pay once.
Live prices from the vigxo plan list, in USD. Checkout shows the final amount.
3. Local network in Spain
Listed on the vigxo Spain page: Orange, Movistar. When you land, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line so it can use those networks.
Barcelona and Madrid use the same Spain plans: the plan covers Spain, not one city. Flying to Barcelona instead?
More detail: the Spain eSIM guide.
4. Check out and install: the 48-hour timeline
- 1. Now: buy on the web. No app, no App Store cut.
- 2. Seconds later: the install link lands in your email, with a QR code as backup.
- 3. Before you fly, on Wi-Fi: tap the link to install (1-tap on iOS 17.4+ / Android 10+). Keep your home line on for calls and SMS.
- 4. When you land: switch the vigxo line on for data (turn on Data Roaming for that line, as the setup steps on the Spain page say).
FAQ
Do I keep my number and WhatsApp?
Yes. vigxo is data-only. Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over data.
What if my phone turns out not to be compatible?
You get a full refund on any plan you haven't installed, up to 30 days after purchase.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes, hotspot is included on most plans. Check the plan card if a plan says it does not.
Travelling with others?
Group discounts apply automatically at checkout, no code needed: 2 people 5%, 3 people 7.5%, 4 people 10%, 5 people 12.5%, 6+ people 15%.