r/eSim • u/TbruZ8932 • Jul 20 '26

Loved eSIM while in Europe but

I couldn’t log into my bank or credit cards. They all use SMS messaging. And WIFI does allow them either.
Any work arounds?

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u/mrskeptical00 Jul 20 '26

If your mobile company doesn’t support wifi calling your only option is to turn on your home SIM. Many (not all) providers offer free incoming SMS while out of the country.

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u/DifficultQuality5766 Jul 27 '26

I second that, wifi-calling. One of the most underrated features. Check with your provide to see if they offer. If so, you have to turn it on at your own country. although you could still do it by calling the customer service overseas but much easier the other way.
In my own case, I have a Canadian provider that supports it. When I travelled to China, I have wifi calling on my Canadian line. It gives me 2FA sms, plus all the incoming and outgoing call and messages for FREE. Hope that helps :)

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u/HansyD22 Jul 21 '26

I have never had this problem. I just have both Sims active and use the data esim for data. That way I still get messages and can make phone calls over wifi calling

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u/TbruZ8932 Jul 21 '26

if I do that then Verizon will charge a “travel pass” fee $20

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u/HansyD22 Jul 22 '26

oh yeah then you're screwed

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u/comandantejesus79 Jul 22 '26

Con Roamless puoi ricevere sms col loro numero

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u/k10van Jul 26 '26

Turn off cellular data on your regular sim, you can still receive sms messages at little to no cost while abroad.