BNESIM is a Hong Kong-based travel eSIM provider covering 200+ countries, with local, regional and unlimited plans managed through its app. Spidot sells prepaid data eSIMs on the web, with the QR code sent by email straight after payment.
Below we compare the same data allowance and validity in popular destinations. BNESIM's own site shows prices in euros, so we used the USD prices listed on the eSIMDB price comparison site; Spidot prices on this page are read live from our catalogue.
About BNESIM
BNESIM (BNESIM Limited) sells 30-day data plans, plans without expiry and unlimited plans, plus physical SIM cards and a portable Wi-Fi router. Top-ups, new destinations and plan changes are handled in the BNESIM app, and activation can be scheduled for a chosen day.
The data eSIM does not support calls or SMS; BNESIM points customers to its separate Virtual SIM app for international calls. It accepts cryptocurrency payments, and its terms allow refund requests within 14 days under set conditions.
Price comparison
Same destination, same plan size. Spidot prices are live; BNESIM prices were checked on 8 October 2026.
| Destination | Plan | Spidot | BNESIM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 3 GB · 30 days | $14.90 | $5.03[1]Surf 3 GB in Europe for 30 days | 196% more$9.87 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. Covers 35 countries. |
| Europe | 5 GB · 30 days | $25.90 | $6.71[1]Surf 5 GB in Europe for 30 days | 286% more$19.19 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
| Europe | 10 GB · 30 days | $45.90 | $10.07[1]Surf 10 GB in Europe for 30 days | 356% more$35.83 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
| Europe | 20 GB · 30 days | $84.90 | $16.79[1]Surf 20 GB in Europe for 30 days | 406% more$68.11 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
 United States | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.90 | $5.59[2]Surf 5 GB in United States for 30 days | 95% more$5.31 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
| United States | 10 GB · 30 days | $18.90 | $7.83[2]Surf 10 GB in United States for 30 days | 141% more$11.07 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
| United States | 20 GB · 30 days | $32.90 | $13.43[2]Surf 20 GB in United States for 30 days | 145% more$19.47 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
 United Kingdom | 10 GB · 30 days | $14.90 | $13.43[3]Surf 10 GB in United Kingdom for 30 days | 11% more$1.47 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
 Japan | 10 GB · 30 days | $45.90 | $6.71[4]Surf 10 GB in Japan for 30 days | 584% more$39.19 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
| Japan | 20 GB · 30 days | $84.90 | $11.19[4]Surf 20 GB in Japan for 30 days | 659% more$73.71 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
 Thailand | 10 GB · 30 days | $23.90 | $6.71[5]Surf 10 GB in Thailand for 30 days | 256% more$17.19 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
| Thailand | 20 GB · 30 days | $39.90 | $10.07[5]Surf 20 GB in Thailand for 30 days | 296% more$29.83 moreUSD price as listed on eSIMDB before any promo code; BNESIM's own site showed prices in EUR. |
Prices in US dollars. BNESIM prices checked on 8 October 2026; they may have changed since. Spidot prices are live and include taxes where applicable. “—” means the plan is not offered or the price could not be verified.
Features
| Feature | Spidot | BNESIM |
|---|---|---|
| App needed | No — buy on the web | Web checkout; top-ups and plan changes in the BNESIM app |
| QR code after payment | Yes, by email and on the order page | Install via QR code |
| Prices shown in | USD, taxes included where applicable | EUR on BNESIM's site |
| Payment methods | Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Cards, wallets and cryptocurrency |
| Unlimited data plans | Yes, by the day in many countries (fair-use slow-down) | Yes (e.g. 10 days; 3 GB per day, then 1 Mbps per eSIMDB) |
| No-expiry data | Not currently on sale | Yes |
| Regional plans | Europe (36 countries) | Yes (Europe, North America, Mini Global, Global) |
| Calls and SMS on the eSIM | No — data only | No — calls via the separate Virtual SIM app |
| Scheduled activation | Not known | Yes |
| Refunds | Full refund within 30 days if the eSIM is not installed | Requests within 14 days under set conditions; not if more than 10% of data is used |
Where Spidot is better
- No app needed: buy on the web and get the QR code by email straight after payment, also shown on your order page.
- Prices shown in USD with taxes included where applicable, so there is no currency conversion to work out.
- A 30-day refund window for eSIMs that have not been installed.
- Unlimited plans sold by the day (1, 3, 5 or 7 days) in many countries.
- Top-ups from My eSIMs in the browser.
When BNESIM may suit you better
- Data plans that never expire, useful for occasional trips.
- Scheduled activation on a chosen day.
- Cryptocurrency payments.
- Global and Mini Global plans for multi-country trips beyond Europe.
- Separate options for calls and phone numbers through its Virtual SIM app.
Spidot vs BNESIM: questions
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Find your destination
See Spidot plans and live prices for your trip. QR code by email right after payment.
Sources
- eSIMDB: BNESIM Europe plans
- eSIMDB: BNESIM USA plans
- eSIMDB: BNESIM UK plans
- eSIMDB: BNESIM Japan plans
- eSIMDB: BNESIM Thailand plans
- BNESIM home page
- BNESIM Japan eSIM (EUR prices)
- BNESIM terms and conditions
Checked on 8 October 2026.