CWINTER26
Hey Cheapies! BambooSIM here 👋
We’re running a Winter Travel eSIM Sale for Kiwis heading overseas in June and July, or anyone wanting to lock in a discount for a trip later in the year.
We’ve also added a few new plan ranges based on feedback, including Australia Single-use, Australia Vodafone, Europe, USA, Bali / Southeast Asia, and Mainland China (routed via SG).
🙏 As always, we welcome any and all feedback. Please let us know if there's any plans or products you'd like to see, app or website features, or even if you just have a general comment about our service. Every little bit helps us improve and we genuinely read every message.
So, what's the deal?
Use code: CWINTER26
| Deal | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia Single-use eSIMs | 50% off | Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:59pm NZST |
| 🇪🇺 Europe Single-use eSIMs [excludes France] | 50% off | Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:59pm NZST |
| 🇯🇵 Japan KDDI/au Unlimited Local eSIMs + FREE Gift 🎁 | 50% off | Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:59pm NZST |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam Viettel + MobiFone Local eSIMs | 50% off | Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:59pm NZST |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea SKT Unlimited Local eSIMs | 40% off | Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:59pm NZST |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Vodafone eSIMs | 40% off | Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:59pm NZST |
| 🌏 All other BambooSIM travel eSIMs | 35% off | Sunday 19 July 2026, 11:59pm NZST |
The code will automatically apply the highest eligible discount for the product selected.
The BambooSIM Guarantee
- eSIM delivery via email within minutes.
- Works alongside your normal NZ SIM on compatible dual-SIM phones.
- Buy now, travel later - most plans activate on first connection in the destination, not at purchase.
- Roaming eSIM usage can be tracked via our web portal and mobile app.
- 24/7 live support if you need help installing or activating.
Please check each product page for the exact activation timeframe and product-specific rules before buying.
🇦🇺 Australia Single-use eSIMs - 50% off 🔥
Good for trips across the ditch. Please note that 10% Australian GST applies to all plans containing Australia. Prices shown below are after discount, with tax already added.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Australia |
| Plan type | Partner Network data-only eSIM |
| Calls/SMS | Not included |
| Phone number | Not included |
| Activation/start | Starts on first connection in Australia. Please activate within 180 days of purchase. |
| Special instructions | If you need local Australian calls or an Australian number, choose our Vodafone Australia product instead. |
| Validity | Mobile Data | Approx. sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 5GB | ~NZ$8.56 |
| 7 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$11.43 |
| 15 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$12.39 |
| 30 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$13.34 |
| 30 Days | 20GB | ~NZ$23.87 |
| 30 Days | 30GB | ~NZ$33.44 |
🇦🇺 Australia Vodafone eSIMs - 40% off 🔥
Good for travellers who want an Australian eSIM with local call inclusions. Please note that 10% Australian GST applies to all plans containing Australia. Prices shown below are after discount, with tax already added.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Australia |
| Network | Vodafone Australia |
| Plan type | Local Australian eSIM (via MVNO) |
| Calls/SMS | Local call inclusions available depending on plan |
| Phone number | Australian number included |
| Activation/start | Activated immediately upon scanning the QR code. We recommend scanning shortly before your flight. |
| Special instructions | Choose this instead of Australia Single-use if you need local Australian calls or an Australian number. |
| Validity | Mobile Data & Inclusions | Approx. sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Days | 10GB + unlimited local calls | ~NZ$25.20 |
| 15 Days | 35GB + unlimited local calls + selected international minutes | ~NZ$45.88 |
🇪🇺 Europe eSIMs - 50% off 🔥
Good for multi-country Europe trips. ‼️ Due to local telco limitations, this plan does not include France.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Europe, excluding France |
| Plan type | Partner Network data-only eSIM (Orange FR) |
| Calls/SMS | Not included |
| Phone number | Not included |
| Activation/start | Starts on first connection in a supported destination. Please activate within 365 days of purchase. |
| Special instructions | This specific Europe plan does not include France. If you need France, please choose one of our rechargeable/roaming Europe options instead. |
| Validity | Mobile Data | Approx. sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 5GB | ~NZ$8.30 |
| 7 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$11.43 |
| 15 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$12.47 |
| 30 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$14.04 |
| 30 Days | 20GB | ~NZ$20.83 |
| 30 Days | 30GB | ~NZ$29.18 |
Please check the product page for the full supported country list before buying.
🇯🇵 Japan KDDI/au Unlimited Local eSIMs + 🎁 Free Gift - 50% off 🔥
Runs on KDDI/au in Japan. Truly unlimited mobile data with no daily data caps.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Japan |
| Network | KDDI/au |
| Plan type | Local unlimited data eSIM |
| Calls/SMS | Not included |
| Phone number | Not included |
| Activation period | Activate and fully consume within 180 days of purchase. If travelling later, use Delayed Delivery. |
| Validity start | Starts when activated/connected in Japan. Validity runs until 11:59pm Japan time on the final day. |
| Hotspot | Included based on plan length. Hotspot allowance is generally N-1 in GB. For example, 31 days includes 30GB hotspot. |
| Special instructions | Delayed Delivery can be used for travel later in the year. |
Gift vouchers are claimable via our web portal and mobile app while stocks last, and are redeemable at Lawson outlets across Japan, excluding Lawson 100, until 30 June 2026, 23:59 JST.
| Validity | Mobile Data | Hotspot Data | Approx. sale price | Approx. $/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Days | Unlimited | 2GB | ~NZ$11.68 | ~NZ$3.89 |
| 4 Days | Unlimited | 3GB | ~NZ$13.53 | ~NZ$3.38 |
| 5 Days | Unlimited | 4GB | ~NZ$17.22 | ~NZ$3.44 |
| 6 Days | Unlimited | 5GB | ~NZ$19.68 | ~NZ$3.28 |
| 7 Days | Unlimited | 6GB | ~NZ$21.52 | ~NZ$3.07 |
| 8 Days | Unlimited | 7GB | ~NZ$23.37 | ~NZ$2.92 |
| 9 Days | Unlimited | 8GB | ~NZ$25.83 | ~NZ$2.87 |
| 10 Days 🔥 | Unlimited | 9GB | ~NZ$27.68 | ~NZ$2.77 |
| 11 Days | Unlimited | 10GB | ~NZ$30.13 | ~NZ$2.74 |
| 12 Days | Unlimited | 11GB | ~NZ$32.60 | ~NZ$2.72 |
| 13 Days | Unlimited | 12GB | ~NZ$35.06 | ~NZ$2.70 |
| 14 Days | Unlimited | 13GB | ~NZ$37.52 | ~NZ$2.68 |
| 15 Days 🔥 | Unlimited | 14GB | ~NZ$39.98 | ~NZ$2.67 |
| 16 Days | Unlimited | 15GB | ~NZ$41.83 | ~NZ$2.61 |
| 17 Days | Unlimited | 16GB | ~NZ$43.67 | ~NZ$2.57 |
| 18 Days | Unlimited | 17GB | ~NZ$45.52 | ~NZ$2.53 |
| 19 Days | Unlimited | 18GB | ~NZ$47.98 | ~NZ$2.53 |
| 20 Days | Unlimited | 19GB | ~NZ$50.44 | ~NZ$2.52 |
| 21 Days 🔥 | Unlimited | 20GB | ~NZ$52.28 | ~NZ$2.49 |
| 26 Days | Unlimited | 20GB | ~NZ$62.73 | ~NZ$2.41 |
| 31 Days | Unlimited | 30GB | ~NZ$73.20 | ~NZ$2.36 |
🇻🇳 Vietnam Viettel + MobiFone Local eSIMs - 50% off 🔥
Viettel is generally the pick for broader Vietnam coverage. MobiFone is a good option for city use or plans with local call/text inclusions.
| Detail | Viettel | MobiFone |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Plan type | Local data-only eSIM | Local eSIM, with some bundles including calls/texts |
| Calls/SMS | Not included | Receiving calls/texts supported. Some bundles can make calls/texts. |
| Phone number | Not included | Local number included |
| Activation period | Activate within 30 days of purchase, or use Delayed Delivery if travelling later | Activate within 180 days of purchase |
| Validity start | Starts after activation in Vietnam | Follow activation steps in the welcome email |
| Special instructions | Cannot be extended once issued | Cannot be extended once issued |
| Carrier | Validity | Type | Mobile Data & Inclusions | Approx. sale price | Approx. $/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viettel | 7 Days | Data-only | 5GB/day, up to 35GB total | ~NZ$11.26 | ~NZ$1.61 |
| Viettel | 15 Days | Data-only | 5GB/day, up to 75GB total | ~NZ$17.35 | ~NZ$1.16 |
| Viettel | 30 Days | Data-only | 5GB/day, up to 150GB total | ~NZ$26.92 | ~NZ$0.90 |
| MobiFone | 7 Days | Data-only | 3GB/day, up to 21GB total | ~NZ$9.23 | ~NZ$1.32 |
| MobiFone | 15 Days | Data-only | 8GB/day, up to 120GB total | ~NZ$15.38 | ~NZ$1.03 |
| MobiFone | 20 Days | Data-only | 5GB/day, up to 100GB total | ~NZ$17.83 | ~NZ$0.89 |
| MobiFone | 30 Days | Data-only | 7GB/day, up to 210GB total | ~NZ$23.98 | ~NZ$0.80 |
| MobiFone | 10 Days | Data, calls & texts | 6GB/day, up to 60GB total; 100 on-net call minutes; 100 on-net SMS | ~NZ$11.68 | ~NZ$1.17 |
| MobiFone | 15 Days | Data, calls & texts | 5GB/day, up to 75GB total; on-net calls under 10 minutes, up to 1000 mins; 100 off-net mins; 50 on-net SMS | ~NZ$17.22 | ~NZ$1.15 |
| MobiFone | 20 Days | Data, calls & texts | 5GB/day, up to 100GB total; on-net calls under 10 minutes, up to 500 mins; 20 international call minutes | ~NZ$17.83 | ~NZ$0.89 |
| MobiFone | 30 Days | Data, calls & texts | 6GB/day, up to 180GB total; on-net calls under 10 minutes, up to 1000 mins; 100 off-net mins; free Facebook & YouTube traffic | ~NZ$25.83 | ~NZ$0.86 |
Important notes:
- Due to supplier limitations, local Vietnam eSIM products are non-refundable once purchased and cannot be extended.
- Please choose a validity period that covers your full trip.
- Daily data caps reset around midnight, local time.
- MobiFone international calls, where included, are limited to supported destinations listed on the product page.
🇰🇷 South Korea SKT Unlimited Local eSIMs + Free Tmoney card* - 40% off 🔥
Runs on SK Telecom in South Korea. Unlimited mobile data with no daily caps.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Coverage | South Korea |
| Network | SK Telecom |
| Plan type | Local unlimited eSIM or physical SIM |
| Calls/SMS | Optional after passport KYC and recharge credit |
| Phone number | Local 010 number included |
| Activation period | Activate within 365 days of purchase |
| Validity start | Auto-activates on arrival in South Korea |
| Hotspot | Unlimited |
| Special instructions | Physical SIM pickup available at Incheon, Gimpo, or Gimhae Airport. |
| Validity | Mobile Data | Hotspot Data | Approx. sale price | Approx. $/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$8.30 | ~NZ$8.30 |
| 2 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$12.47 | ~NZ$6.24 |
| 3 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$18.22 | ~NZ$6.07 |
| 4 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$22.39 | ~NZ$5.60 |
| 5 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$26.05 | ~NZ$5.21 |
| 6 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$28.66 | ~NZ$4.78 |
| 7 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$31.79 | ~NZ$4.54 |
| 8 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$33.88 | ~NZ$4.24 |
| 9 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$36.49 | ~NZ$4.05 |
| 10 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$37.96 | ~NZ$3.80 |
| 15 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$48.49 | ~NZ$3.23 |
| 20 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$55.80 | ~NZ$2.79 |
| 30 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$70.42 | ~NZ$2.35 |
| 60 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$108.00 | ~NZ$1.80 |
| 90 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~NZ$137.75 | ~NZ$1.53 |
🎁 Bonus: collect a free T-money card when flying into Incheon Airport T1/T2 with the purchase of a 3+ day eSIM or physical SIM, while stocks last.
Important notes:
- Unlimited plans are data-only by default.
- If you want local calls/texts, passport KYC is required online or at one of the 3 major airports.
- Please note that the Jeju airport pickup previously advertised is no longer available from 30th June 2026.
- Due to supplier limitations, this product is non-refundable once purchased.
- These unlimited plans cannot be extended, so please choose a validity that covers your full trip.
🇮🇩🌏 Bali / Southeast Asia 5-Country eSIMs - 35% off 🔥
Works in Indonesia/Bali, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Indonesia/Bali, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Plan type | Partner Network data-only eSIM |
| Calls/SMS | Not included |
| Phone number | Not included |
| Activation/start | Starts on first connection in a supported destination. Please activate within 365 days of purchase. |
| Special instructions | This is a 5-country Southeast Asia plan, not an Indonesia-only plan. |
| Validity | Mobile Data | Approx. sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 5GB | ~NZ$11.25 |
| 7 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$15.78 |
| 15 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$16.91 |
| 30 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$20.30 |
| 30 Days | 20GB | ~NZ$31.61 |
| 30 Days | 30GB | ~NZ$45.18 |
🇺🇸 USA eSIMs - 35% off 🔥
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Coverage | United States |
| Plan type | Partner Network data-only eSIM |
| Calls/SMS | Not included |
| Phone number | Not included |
| Activation/start | Starts on first connection in the United States. Please activate within 365 days of purchase. |
| Special instructions | USA only. Does not include Canada or Mexico. No local calls, SMS, US number or OTP text support. |
| Validity | Mobile Data | Approx. sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 5GB | ~NZ$13.45 |
| 7 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$19.10 |
| 15 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$20.25 |
| 30 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$22.50 |
| 30 Days | 20GB | ~NZ$39.45 |
🇨🇳 Mainland China SG eSIMs - 35% off 🔥
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Mainland China |
| Plan type | Singapore-routed Partner Network data-only eSIM |
| Calls/SMS | Not included |
| Phone number | Not included |
| Activation/start | Install before entering Mainland China where possible. Please check the product page for the exact activation window. |
| Special instructions | Save your QR code/instructions offline before travel. International app access may vary and is not guaranteed. |
| Validity | Mobile Data | Approx. sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 5GB | ~NZ$11.20 |
| 7 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$15.75 |
| 15 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$16.85 |
| 30 Days | 10GB | ~NZ$20.25 |
| 30 Days | 20GB | ~NZ$31.55 |
Other products included in the sale
| Product | Discount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand True/Dtac eSIMs | 35% off | Tourist and regional Thailand/Asia/World plans |
| AT&T North America | 35% off | Manual-redemption product; includes USA number and selected inclusions as shown on the product page |
| Other BambooSIM travel eSIMs | 35% off | Check each product page for exact inclusions and activation rules |
How it works
Check your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
Tip: dial*#06#and look for an EID number.Choose the plan that suits your trip.
Checkout with code
CWINTER26.The code will automatically apply the correct discount based on the product selected.
Install via QR code or one-tap installation link.
Turn the eSIM on when you arrive at your destination and enable data roaming.
General notes
- Prices are in NZD and may vary slightly due to FX.
- Travel eSIMs are data-only unless stated otherwise.
- Device must be unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Network speed depends on local coverage, congestion, device and selected plan.
- Roaming eSIMs can be topped up/extended.
- Local Network eSIMs, Partner Network eSIMs, and One-time/Single-use generally cannot be extended unless stated otherwise.
- Please check the product page for the exact activation window before purchasing.
Thanks Cheapies, happy to answer any plan-specific questions in the comments.
Hi, how long does it need to be activated before expired? Won't be travelling until later this year. Thanks.