NZAUG26
Hey Cheapies! BambooSIM here 👋
We're back with an August sale for some of your favourite destinations. All eSIMs in this sale come with 180 days to install and activate them, so this could be a good sale to jump onto if you're planning some end of year (or January) travel!
So, what's the deal?
Use code: NZAUG26 (auto applied if you use the deal link)
| Eligible range | One eSIM | Two or more |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan KDDI/au eSIM range | 40% off | 45% off each |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Single-use eSIMs | 40% off | 45% off each |
| 🇮🇩🌏 Bali/SEA five-country eSIMs | 40% off | 45% off each |
| 🇹🇭 TRUE Thailand local tourist eSIMs | 40% off | 45% off each |
Ends Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm NZST.
The discount works across all four ranges:
Buy one eligible eSIM and get 40% off.
Buy two or more eligible eSIMs in the same cart and get 45% off every eligible eSIM.
You can mix and match destinations, plan types and durations.
For example:
- Two Japan eSIMs for a couple
- A Japan eSIM and an Australia eSIM
- A Bali/SEA eSIM and a Thailand eSIM
- Two consecutive Japan plans for one longer trip
Each eSIM is issued separately and can be installed on different devices or the same device; the choice is yours!
🙏 As always, we really appreciate any and all feedback you have for us.
🇯🇵 Japan KDDI/au local eSIM range
We have consolidated our three local KDDI/au Japan options into one sale range.
| Option | Best for | Data and speed | Hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Unlimited | Heavy usage, streaming, uploads and travellers who do not want to monitor data | Unlimited device data at the fastest available 5G/4G speed; no daily cap or scheduled throttling from BambooSIM | Plan length minus 1GB |
| 10Mbps Unlimited | Maps, browsing, messaging, social media and HD video at a lower cost | Unlimited device data, capped at up to 10Mbps | Plan length minus 1GB |
| Fixed KDDI bundle | Travellers who know approximately how much data they need | Full-speed data until the included allowance is used, then up to 128kbps | Uses the purchased data allowance |
All three options use KDDI/au in Japan and provide a Japanese IP address.
They are data-only and do not include a Japanese phone number, voice calls or SMS.
Representative Japan prices
| Plan | Validity | Data | Hotspot | One eSIM | Two or more (each) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Unlimited | 7 days | Unlimited | 6GB | ~NZ$25.98 | ~NZ$23.81 |
| Premium Unlimited | 15 days | Unlimited | 14GB | ~NZ$48.26 | ~NZ$44.24 |
| Premium Unlimited | 31 days | Unlimited | 30GB | ~NZ$88.34 | ~NZ$80.98 |
| 10Mbps Unlimited | 3 days | Unlimited at up to 10Mbps | 2GB | ~NZ$9.40 | ~NZ$8.61 |
| 10Mbps Unlimited | 7 days | Unlimited at up to 10Mbps | 6GB | ~NZ$20.95 | ~NZ$19.20 |
| 10Mbps Unlimited | 10 days | Unlimited at up to 10Mbps | 9GB | ~NZ$28.30 | ~NZ$25.94 |
| Fixed KDDI | 4 days | 12GB | Up to 12GB | ~NZ$11.50 | ~NZ$10.54 |
| Fixed KDDI | 7 days | 21GB | Up to 21GB | ~NZ$18.85 | ~NZ$17.28 |
| Fixed KDDI | 10 days | 30GB | Up to 30GB | ~NZ$26.20 | ~NZ$24.01 |
Other currently listed Premium Unlimited durations are also included.
Important Japan notes:
- Unlimited and fixed-plan validity is counted in calendar days rather than rolling 24-hour blocks.
- Activate and fully use the eSIM within 180 days of issue.
- Premium Unlimited phone data is unlimited, but hotspot has a separate allowance.
- The 10Mbps option remains unlimited but has a maximum speed of 10Mbps.
- Fixed plans use the same allowance for phone data and hotspot.
- These local products generally cannot be extended, so choose a validity covering the entire trip.
🇦🇺 Australia Single-use data-only eSIMs
A straightforward data-only option for trips across the ditch.
Prices below include the applicable 10% Australian GST.
| Validity | Mobile data | One eSIM | Two or more (each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 5GB | ~NZ$10.34 | ~NZ$9.48 |
| 7 days | 10GB | ~NZ$13.80 | ~NZ$12.65 |
| 15 days | 10GB | ~NZ$14.96 | ~NZ$13.71 |
| 15 days | 20GB | ~NZ$26.51 | ~NZ$24.30 |
| 30 days | 10GB | ~NZ$14.96 | ~NZ$13.71 |
| 30 days | 20GB | ~NZ$28.82 | ~NZ$26.42 |
| 30 days | 30GB | ~NZ$40.37 | ~NZ$37.00 |
Australia plan notes:
- Data-only; no Australian phone number, calls or SMS.
- The plan starts on first connection in Australia.
- Activate within 180 days of purchase.
- Hotspot is supported using the included data allowance.
- These are Single-use plans and generally cannot be topped up or extended.
If you require an Australian phone number or local call inclusions, choose one of our Australia Vodafone products instead. Those Vodafone products are not part of this specific sale.
🇮🇩🌏 Bali / Southeast Asia five-country eSIMs
One data-only eSIM covering:
Indonesia/Bali, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam
| Validity | Mobile data | One eSIM | Two or more (each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 5GB | ~NZ$10.45 | ~NZ$9.58 |
| 7 days | 10GB | ~NZ$14.65 | ~NZ$13.43 |
| 15 days | 10GB | ~NZ$15.70 | ~NZ$14.39 |
| 15 days | 20GB | ~NZ$26.20 | ~NZ$24.01 |
| 30 days | 10GB | ~NZ$18.85 | ~NZ$17.28 |
| 30 days | 20GB | ~NZ$29.35 | ~NZ$26.90 |
| 30 days | 30GB | ~NZ$41.95 | ~NZ$38.45 |
Bali/SEA plan notes:
- Works across all five supported countries without changing eSIMs.
- Data-only; no local phone number, calls or SMS.
- Starts on first connection in a supported destination.
- Hotspot is supported using the purchased data allowance.
- Network and speed depend on the destination, local coverage, congestion and device.
- Check the product page for the exact activation window before buying.
🇹🇭 TRUE Thailand local tourist eSIMs
These are local TRUE/TrueMove Thailand tourist eSIMs rather than generic roaming eSIMs.
Please check the high-speed allowance carefully, as the inclusions differ between options.
| Validity | Mobile data | One eSIM | Two or more (each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | Unlimited data; 15GB high-speed, then up to 1Mbps | ~NZ$8.39 | ~NZ$7.69 |
| 10 days | Unlimited data; 50GB high-speed, then up to 384kbps | ~NZ$13.64 | ~NZ$12.50 |
| 8 days | Unlimited full-speed data | ~NZ$17.84 | ~NZ$16.35 |
| 15 days | Unlimited full-speed data | ~NZ$27.29 | ~NZ$25.02 |
| 30 days | Unlimited full-speed data | ~NZ$47.24 | ~NZ$43.30 |
Important Thailand installation information:
- Install only after arriving in Thailand and when you are ready for the plan to begin.
- The plan activates immediately once installation is completed.
- QR codes must be installed within 180 days of issue.
- Calling and SMS features require identity verification at a TRUE store.
- 5G/4G availability depends on local coverage and device support.
- These local products generally cannot be refunded or extended after issue.
General notes
- Prices are approximate NZD based on our current currency conversion and may move slightly.
- The final amount displayed in the cart is the amount charged.
- Australia prices include 10% Australian GST.
- The promotion applies only to the four eligible ranges listed above.
- The coupon cannot be combined with another discount code.
- Travel eSIMs are data-only unless expressly stated otherwise.
- Every device must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Actual speeds depend on local coverage, congestion, building materials and device capability.
- Check the selected product page for its exact activation window, validity method, network, refund rules and inclusions before paying.
- Applicable consumer rights are unaffected.
Thanks Cheapies! Happy to answer any questions you have - and thanks again for your support!
No deals for Europe? Heading there in 2 weeks time !!