Every person insured under a CoverForYou Backpacker travel insurance policy is entitled to a free 1GB travel eSIM, helping you stay connected abroad without using your usual mobile roaming allowance.
Provided by Eskimo, your eSIM:
Includes 1GB of mobile data per insured person.
Works in 111 countries, making it suitable for trips across multiple destinations.
Is valid for 24 months from activation.
Lets you keep your usual mobile number and physical SIM.
Supports personal hotspots, so you can share your data with other devices.
An eSIM is a digital SIM that works on compatible smartphones, so there's no need to insert or replace a physical SIM.
Getting your free Backpacker eSIM is straightforward:
Find your gift code – Check the eSIM email sent to you for your Eskimo gift code.
Download the Eskimo app – Install it on your compatible Android or iPhone device.
Sign up and redeem your gift code – Follow the instructions in the app to create your account and redeem your free 1GB allowance.
Install your eSIM – Follow the in-app instructions to install it before you travel.
Connect abroad – When you arrive at your destination, follow Eskimo's instructions to enable your eSIM for mobile data.
Important: Installing an eSIM and activating its data plan may be separate steps. Your 24-month validity period starts when the eSIM is activated, so check the instructions in the Eskimo app before activating it.
We recommend installing your eSIM before leaving the UK, while you have a reliable Wi-Fi connection.
Yes. Every insured person is entitled to their own free 1GB eSIM.
Each traveller should use the gift code provided for their eSIM and follow the setup instructions in the Eskimo app.
If you're missing a gift code or having trouble claiming an eSIM for someone on your policy, our customer support team can help.
If you need more data during your travels, you can purchase additional mobile data directly through the Eskimo app.
This means you can continue using your eSIM without needing to purchase a physical SIM card in each destination.
Contact CoverForYou if you:
Haven't received your eSIM gift code.
Have a problem claiming your free eSIM.
Need assistance accessing the eSIM benefit included with your policy.
Our team can help through live chat, email or telephone.
For technical assistance, contact Eskimo directly if you need help with:
Redeeming your gift code in the Eskimo app.
Installing or activating your eSIM.
Mobile data or connection problems.
Checking your remaining data allowance.
Purchasing additional data or managing top-ups.
Visit Eskimo's website and Help Centre – FAQs and live chat support are available.
Before you travel: Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and network-unlocked. Install your eSIM while connected to Wi-Fi and follow Eskimo's instructions to enable mobile data at your destination.
Please note: Your free 1GB allowance is for mobile data only. Calls, texts or data used through your regular mobile network may still incur roaming charges.
