Bitrefill adds crypto-funded eSIM purchases alongside gift cards and mobile refills

Bitrefill added eSIM purchases paid for with cryptocurrency in August 2023, extending its offering beyond gift cards and mobile refills. The company said customers could choose local, regional or global plans and purchase them through the same shopping process used for its other products. An eSIM lets a compatible device activate a mobile service without inserting a physical SIM card. Bitrefill positioned the new option around travel, allowing users to arrange connectivity for a destination while retaining their primary SIM, where their device supports that setup. The purchase flow begins with checking device compatibility. Bitrefill directs customers to the compatibility guidance in its eSIM information and product descriptions before selecting a plan. The chosen product is added to the cart and paid for with a supported cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin and Ether among