Review: Saily eSIM

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Published June 22, 2026Updated October 29, 202612 min readEditorial integrity

Staying connected and enjoying the helpful convenience of cellphone data while you’re travelling is now the norm for most travellers, but using the roaming feature through your home service provider can easily cost $15+ a day!

Luckily companies like Saily are offering an alternative to this option with their array of affordable and easy-to-install eSIM cards that let you access data around the world without fuss.

Continue reading to learn about our review on Saily’s eSIMs, and how they give you data at your fingertips, making your travels easier, safer, and more comfortable.

Saily eSIM Review – What Are Saily eSIMs?

Gone are the days of having to switch out physical SIM cards to get data access in a new country. In 2016, cellphones started becoming eSIM compatible, and now most smartphones have this option, giving travellers more ease of access to their data just about anywhere in the world.

Saily eSIMs work just like a physical SIM card but without the need to physically replace or add a SIM card. Using preinstalled software on your device, an eSIM can be installed in minutes, giving you near instant connectivity in over 200 destinations.

Plus Saily is under the umbrella of Nord Security, which also owns NordVPN, one of the best and most trusted VPN services in the world, and this lets you know that this is a brand worth your confidence.

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Saily eSIM Review – Benefits of Saily eSIMs

Saily’s eSIMs help you stay connected when you travel, offering the following benefits:

avoid roaming fees while travelling
available in 200+ destinations
ability to have multiple eSIMs, giving you access to multiple carriers and phone numbers at the same time
easy to switch between service providers
available with smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches
can’t get lost like a physical SIM card
ability to download and set up your eSIM before you leave so that it will automatically activate when you land in your destination

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Saily eSIM Review – Saily eSIM Options

With Saily eSIMs, you can choose between 3 types of eSIMs:

country-specific eSIM
region-specific eSIM
global eSIM

Plans range from 7 days to 365 days, giving you options for both a short trip and a longer sojourn. Plus you can always buy an extension package or purchase another eSIM if you’re staying longer or require extra data.

Saily country-specific eSIMs

Saily offers eSIMs for over 200 destinations around the world, with prices ranging based on the country, the amount of data, and the length of time you’ll use the eSIM.

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To give you an idea of the pricing and data packages available, here are the Saily eSIM options available for Mexico:

Saily eSIM plans for Mexico
Data	Period of Validity	Price
1 GB	7 days	$4.99 USD
3 GB	30 days	$9.99 USD
5 GB	30 days	$14.99 USD
10 GB	30 days	$23.99 USD
20 GB	30 days	$37.99 USD
Unlimited	5 to 30 days	$43.99 USD

Saily region-specific eSIMs

Saily also offers 7 region-specific eSIM options:

Africa (34 countries supported)
Asia and Oceania (19 countries supported)
Caribbean Islands (29 countries supported)
Europe (35 countries supported)
Latin America (12 countries supported)
Middle East and North Africa (19 countries supported)
North America (2 countries supported)

Let’s look at what’s on offer in Europe to give you an idea of pricing:

Saily eSIM plans for Europe
Data	Period of Validity	Price
1 GB	7 days	$4.99 USD
3 GB	30 days	$12.49 USD
5 GB	30 days	$19.49 USD
10 GB	30 days	$35.99 USD
50 GB	90 days	$95.99 USD
Unlimited GB	15 days	$49.99 USD

Saily global eSIM

Saily’s global eSIM is set up to work in 121 countries, and you can choose from the following package options:

1 GB for 7 days for $8.99 USD
2 GB for 15 days for $16.49 USD
5 GB for 60 days for $33.99 USD
10 GB for 180 days for $56.99 USD
20 GB for 365 days for $66.99 USD
50 GB for 365 days for $129.99 USD

Saily Ultra: the plan that adds lounge access

Saily now sells a monthly subscription that goes past data. With Saily Ultra, you get one airport lounge pass and one security fast-track pass every month, on top of a global data plan. Passes you skip roll over for up to three months, so you can stack them on a single trip.

Three tiers are available, all billed in US dollars:

The three Saily Ultra tiers
Tier	High-speed data	Monthly price
Standard	10 GB	$39.99 USD
Plus	30 GB	$59.99 USD
Premium	30 GB, with 50 minutes and 50 texts	$69.99 USD

Once you burn through the quota, you keep unlimited access throttled to 1 Mbps. Coverage spans 121 destinations, Canada and the United States included. Before you buy, you can check the coverage map in the Saily app; if you don't see it, update the app. On top of that, all three tiers open the same travel perks:

Airport: one lounge pass and one fast-track pass every month
Delayed flight: an extra lounge pass once you are two hours late
Wellness: 10 ClassPass credits (classes, gyms, spas), a trial partnership that Saily reserves the right to end
Security: NordVPN, NordPass, NordLocker and Incogni
Loyalty: 8% of your Saily purchases back in credits, plus priority support

What each lounge pass actually costs you

The Standard tier runs $479.88 USD a year, or about $675 CAD at the September 22, 2026 exchange rate. That buys you 12 lounge passes, 12 fast-track passes and 10 GB of data a month. The lounge pass alone therefore costs you $56 CAD.

Watch the instinct to prepay. The yearly subscription costs less per month, but it hands you 8 lounge passes a year instead of 12. At $399.99 USD, or about $563 CAD, each pass climbs to $70 CAD.

Here is how that cost compares with Canadian credit cards that include lounge access, based on our card files:

Cost of one lounge visit: Saily Ultra versus Canadian credit cards
Option	Annual cost	Lounge visits	Cost per visit	Foreign transaction fee
Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card	$399 CAD	10	$40 CAD	0%
Wealthsimple Visa Infinite Privilege Card	$240 CAD	6	$40 CAD	0%
Saily Ultra Standard, monthly	$675 CAD	12	$56 CAD	billed in USD
Saily Ultra Standard, yearly	$563 CAD	8	$70 CAD	billed in USD
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege Card	$499 CAD	6	$83 CAD	2.5%

Here is what to take away: two Canadian cards beat Saily Ultra on cost per visit, the Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card and the Wealthsimple Visa Infinite Privilege Card. On top of that, they give you rewards on your purchases and charge no foreign transaction fee on your purchases in other currencies. If the lounge is your only goal, the card remains the better choice.

Saily Ultra earns its place elsewhere. You fill out no credit application and declare no income, and you cancel whenever you want, up to two days before the next charge. For a traveller who uses 10 GB or more a month abroad, the lounges become a bonus on top of a data plan they would buy anyway.

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Scotiabank^®* Platinum American Express^® Card

Scotiabank Scene+

Annual fee: $399
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$800Total$800$200 deferred bonus, excluded from the first-year estimate and not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $800
Welcome offerAfter $10,000 in 6 months: Up to 100,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

For a limited time, by signing up for the Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card, you can earn up to 100,000 Scene+ points, worth up to $3,000 in value over the first 14 months (including about $1,000 in travel rewards from the bonus points).

With the Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card, you earn 2 points per dollar spent on all purchases. These points can be used against any travel purchase (plane tickets, hotels, all-inclusives, and even Airbnb), and you can also use them for other rewards in the Scene+ program, like cash back.

Plus, with this card, you pay no foreign transaction fees, and you get 10 free accesses to VIP airport lounges (Priority Pass).

And you benefit from excellent insurance for your trips and purchases, premium concierge service, and exclusive American Express Invitations offers.

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* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 14 months includes the value of the welcome offer, potential savings, the potential value of points earned in the first year, and the value of savings on foreign transaction fees and airport lounge access as of May 22, 2026:

$600 in travel rewards (60,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Platinum American Express cardholders who make purchases totalling $5,000 in the first 3 months

$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) who make purchases totalling $10,000 in the first 6 months

$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) when you post at least one (1) eligible purchase to your new account in the 14th month following the month the account was opened

$241 in savings on foreign transaction fees based on the average amount of foreign currency purchases made per account in the first year (by saving the 2.5% foreign transaction fee generally charged by credit card issuers);

$1,023 potential first-year points earnings (102,297 Scene+ points) on everyday purchases, based on the average amount of purchases made per account over the past 24 months;

$784 representing the value of Priority Pass membership and airport lounge passes for the primary cardholder (annual membership fee for a 10-visit plan, $454 CAD or $329 USD) and for one additional cardholder (annual membership fee of $137 CAD or $99 USD, plus 4 passes valued at $48 CAD or $35 USD each). Based on the exchange rate in effect on May 22, 2026.

Maximum potential value after 14 months = $3,048 (rounded to $3,000)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.

1 Offer description and terms and conditions: The offer of 100,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “Offer”) applies only to new Scotiabank Platinum American Express credit card accounts (the “Account”) opened between July 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the Account), subject to the conditions below.

To be eligible for the 60,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “60,000 bonus points offer”), you must charge eligible purchases totalling at least $5,000 within three months of the Account opening date. To be eligible for the 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “additional 20,000 bonus points”), you must charge $10,000 in eligible purchases to your new Account during the first six months following the Account opening date. To be eligible for the additional 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “additional 20,000 bonus points”), you must make at least one (1) eligible purchase on your new Account during the 14th month following the month in which the Account was opened. Eligible purchases means purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and excludes payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees and other fees.

Annual bonus fulfillment: Bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the Account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint Account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be deposited as follows: (i) the 60,000 bonus points and the 20,000 bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($5,000 or $10,000) within the applicable timeframe (the first three months or the first six months), and (ii) the additional 20,000 bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the first transaction considered an eligible purchase in the 14th month following the month the Account was opened. If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 60,000 bonus points or the 20,000 bonus points, or makes the first transaction to earn the additional 20,000 bonus points, the bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s Account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, a co-borrower, or an additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An Account is in good standing if it is not delinquent, there is no over-limit on the credit limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the Account. All other program terms continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled, or extended at any time without notice, and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Eligibility and exclusions: You are not eligible for the Offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or if you have been within the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this Offer.

Rates and fees: The current annual fee is $399 for the primary card and $99 for each additional card (including those issued to co-account holders and additional cardholders).
The preferred annual interest rates currently applicable to the Account are as follows: 9.99% on purchases and 9.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). All rates, fees, features and benefits described in the application disclosure statement are subject to change.

Savings at Shell

Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 4 cents per litre in Scene+ points value with a Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 4 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 2 Scene+ points per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 4 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Note: Highest value of 11 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value will vary depending on payment card used and whether or not the card is linked, fuel grade purchased, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

Additional 3¢/L Fuel Discount Offer: Offer valid from October 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (“Promotional Period”), eligible Scotiabank credit and debit cardholders enrolled in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program who have linked an eligible Scotiabank payment card (an “Eligible Card”) to their Shell Go+ account will receive an additional instant fuel discount of 3 cents per litre on eligible fuel purchases at participating Shell-branded retail locations in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories (the “Eligible Provinces”) excluding Shell Flying J locations. Fuel purchases made outside the Eligible Provinces are not eligible for this offer.

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is in addition to the fuel savings available through the Shell Fuel Benefits Program and may be combined with other eligible fuel discounts, rewards programs, and promotional fuel offers unless otherwise stated in the applicable offer terms and conditions.

The additional fuel discount is available on up to 1,000 litres of eligible fuel purchases per calendar month for each Eligible Card. The 1,000-litre limit resets at the beginning of each calendar month.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.

Annual fee

Primary card$399

Additional card$99

Annual income required

Individual$12,000

Household$12,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$941

2nd Year Value$481

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Airport lounge access$400

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $2,000,000 / 31 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $2,000,000 / 31 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $2,000,000 / 10 days

Trip CancellationUp to $2,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $2,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $1,000

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 1 years

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

If your application doesn't go through, the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege Card also gives you 6 lounge visits a year. It does, however, require a personal income of $150,000 CAD, or $200,000 CAD for your household, and charges a 2.5% foreign transaction fee on your US-dollar purchases.

Enjoy safer browsing

One of the benefits of choosing a Saily eSIM is that you will enjoy security features like ad-blocker, virtual location selection, and web protection.

These features are certain to be top-of-the-line thanks to Saily’s parent company Nord Security which also runs NordVPN. Given that NordVPN is one of the best ways to keep your data secure while travelling, it makes a ton of sense to see related security options available with Saily’s eSIMs.

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Save money with coupon codes

If you want to save on your next Saily eSIM purchase, the simplest route is our Milesopedia partner link: a 15% discount applies automatically to your plan at checkout, with no code to enter. Saily also runs occasional one-off promo codes on specific destinations, so keep an eye out if you want an extra discount.

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Refer a Friend

Once you’ve got a Saily eSIMs account open, you can start referring the products to your friends to earn Saily Credits that you can use for your next purchase.

Every friend that you refer will get $5 USD off their first purchase, and once they’ve made that purchase, you get a $5 USD Saily Credit that’s good for your next eSIM.

On top of that, every purchase you make returns 3% in Saily credits, which you can apply to your next plan.

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Best credit card for Saily eSIM

Saily eSIMs are priced in US dollars, so your best option when purchasing is to use a credit card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction (FX) fees. By choosing the right card, you can not only save the 2.5% FX fee, but you can also earn valuable rewards.

To get you started, here are the three best no-foreign-transaction-fee credit cards in Canada:

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Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$150	Welcome offerAfter $2,000 in 3 months Up to 35,000 pointsEnds Nov 1, 2026 After $2,000 in 3 months	Apply NowCompare
Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$120	Welcome offerAfter $7,500 in 12 months Up to 50,000 pointsEnds Nov 1, 2026 After $7,500 in 12 months	Apply NowCompare
Scotiabank^®* Platinum American Express^® Card Apply NowCompare	Annual fee$399	Welcome offerAfter $10,000 in 6 months Up to 100,000 pointsEnds Nov 1, 2026 After $10,000 in 6 months	Apply NowCompare

Saily eSIM Review – How to Use a Saily eSIM

After you’ve purchased your Saily eSIM, there are just a few easy steps to get it set up. The steps vary a bit for each brand of phone, but to give you an idea of the process, we’ll share the iPhone set-up:

Go to “Settings” on your iPhone and select “Cellular.”
Add/install your eSIM. Instructions for each compatible phone type can be found on Saily’s website, and you can also download the Saily app to simplify the installation process further.
When you’re boarding your flight from home, set your main number to “Off” and your new Saily eSIM to « On. »
Make sure that you also turn on data roaming for your new eSIM.
Once you get to your destination, disable airplane mode and your Saily eSIM should connect automatically to the local network.

By keeping your home number turned off, you won’t incur any roaming charges.

If you have any trouble with your eSIM when you land, you can check out Saily’s FAQs for some troubleshooting options.

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Our Saily eSIM Review

After thoroughly testing Saily eSIM service across multiple destinations, this Saily eSIM review highlights why it stands out in the competitive travel connectivity market. The platform delivers exceptional value for money, particularly when you factor in the robust security features and reliable internet connections inherited from parent company Nord Security.

This lines up with a Saily survey conducted in April 2026 among more than 600 Canadian travellers who had travelled internationally in the past two years: 27% say they feel unsafe or not very safe abroad without mobile data, compared with 46% who feel confident. Younger travellers and women report the highest level of concern. Connectivity is no longer a travel luxury; it is a safety net to find your way, book transportation or reach a loved one quickly.

What impressed me most was the seamless activation process. When you download the app and choose your plan, the setup takes less than five minutes on compatible devices. The QR code method is foolproof, and having the eSIM activate automatically upon landing eliminates the stress of arriving in a new country without mobile data connectivity.

The data plans demonstrate real understanding of traveler needs. Regional plans offer significant savings for multi-country trips, while the Global plan provides excellent value for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents. Coverage in over 200 destinations means you’re unlikely to encounter connectivity gaps, even in emerging markets.

Security-conscious travelers will appreciate the built-in ad-blocker and web protection features – a unique advantage that competitors don’t offer. The mobile data speeds I experienced in Europe, Asia, and North America were consistently reliable for navigation, communication, and light streaming.

The Saily eSIM customer support team proves responsive when issues arise, though I rarely needed assistance thanks to the intuitive platform design. The referral program and frequent discount codes make it even more economical. Voice calling now runs through a US phone number sold separately, and data-based messaging through WhatsApp and similar apps works flawlessly with their reliable internet connections. For modern travelers who rely primarily on connectivity, this eSIM service delivers professional-grade performance at consumer-friendly prices.

Check whether a Saily plan fits your trip by comparing it with other available eSIM offers for your destination.

How to install your Saily eSIM

Installation takes 3 steps and a few minutes:

Choose your data plan. Pick the amount of data that fits your trip, buy the plan, then wait for the confirmation email with your QR code.
Download the Saily app and install the eSIM. Open the Saily app, scan the QR code and follow the on-screen instructions.
Enjoy your plan. Your data activates automatically as soon as you arrive at your destination, with no extra steps.

Bottom Line

Saily eSIMs are a great way to keep you connected almost everywhere in the world. Whether you’re looking up restaurants, finding your way around a new city, or keeping in touch with friends back home via data-messaging, having immediate and reliable connectivity is tremendously valuable.

When travelling, don’t forget to also sign up for a VPN to make sure your data is secure and to ensure you’re able to access all the online services you enjoy.

Saily eSIM Review – Frequently Asked Questions

How do Saily eSIMs work?

Saily eSIMs are digital SIM cards that use your compatible device’s preinstalled software to provide you with data access while you travel.

To use a Saily eSIM, you will need to purchase an eSIM, install it onto your device, and activate it in order to access the data network in the destination you are visiting.

Can I make phone calls with a Saily eSIM?

Yes, as of recently. Saily now sells a US phone number that you add to your eSIM, with minute and text plans sold separately. Identity verification is required. The data-only plan still carries no calls or standard texts, so you place your calls through WhatsApp, FaceTime or Messenger instead, which all run on data.

What devices are compatible with Saily eSIMs?

Saily eSIMs are compatible with most eSIM-enabled smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, including most iPhones and many Android phones.

You can find the complete and up-to-date list of compatible phones on their website. Compatible brands include:

iPhone
Samsung
Google
Huawei
Xiaomi
Motorola
Oppo
Sony
Nokia
Rakuten
Nuu
Sharp
Surface
Honor
Fairphone
OnePlus
Hammer
Vivo
T-mobile
Tcl
and more

Are Saily eSIMs trustworthy?

Yes, Saily eSIMs are very trustworthy. Saily is owned by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN, one of the best and most secure VPNs in the world.

When should you install a Saily eSIM?

The best time to install your Saily eSIM is a couple days before you leave on your trip. By installing it before you depart, you can make sure you understand the installation process and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

Additionally, by having your eSIM installed and ready to go, it will be ready to automatically activate when you land in your destination and disable airplane mode.

How do you activate a Saily eSIM?

To activate your Saily eSIM, follow the installation instructions that are provided when you make your purchase.

Once you arrive in your destination, if you’ve followed the instructions correctly, your eSIM should automatically connect to the local network when you turn off airplane mode. Note that your eSIM will not be fully activated until it connects to an eligible cellular network abroad, so you don’t need to worry about your eSIM data or validity period being used up prior to arriving at your destination. You have 180 days after purchase to activate your plan; after that, it activates automatically.

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Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Card

Scotiabank Scene+

Annual fee: $150
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$350Total$350Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.: $350
Welcome offerAfter $2,000 in 3 months: Up to 35,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

With this welcome offer for the Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite^+* Card, you’ll earn 25,000 welcome bonus Scene+ points after charging $2,000 in purchases to your account within the first three months.

Plus, every year, earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 Scene+ points when you charge at least $40,000 in purchases to your account. In total, the offer represents up to 35,000 Scene+ points and a value of up to $1,250 in the first year, including rewards, savings on foreign transaction fees and airport lounge access.

With the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card, you earn 3 points per $1 spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland and participating Co-ops, and 2 points per $1 spent at other grocery stores, restaurants, eligible entertainment and eligible daily transit. You earn 1 point per $1 on all your other everyday purchases.

These points can be redeemed against any travel purchase at a rate of 1,000 points = $10 (flights, hotels, all-inclusives and even Airbnb), or as cash back with Scene+ at the same rate.

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card also offers:

No fees for foreign currency transactions
6 complimentary airport VIP lounge passes
Excellent insurance for your travels and purchases
Visa Infinite* Concierge Services

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* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 12 months includes the value of the welcome offer, the potential value of points earned in the first year, the value of savings on foreign currency transaction fees and the cost of airport lounge access as of May 22, 2026:

$250 in travel rewards (25,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Cardholders who charge $2,000 in purchases to their account within the first three (3) months;

$100 in travel rewards (10,000 bonus Scene+ points) for cardholders who charge $40,000 in purchases to their account;

$50 in savings from the annual fee waiver on the first additional card for new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card account holders;

$132 in savings on foreign currency transaction fees based on the average amount of foreign currency purchases made per active account over the past 24 months (by saving on the 2.5% foreign currency transaction fees typically charged by other credit card issuers);

$364 representing the potential value of points earned in the first year (36,400 Scene+ points) based on the average amount of purchases made per active account over the past 24 months, assuming an average spend of 21% of purchases in categories eligible for accelerated earn rates of 2X and 3X points;

$358 representing the value of complimentary membership in the Visa Airport Companion program which includes 6 airport lounge passes (based on « Preferred » membership valued at approximately $357 CAD/$259 USD). Based on the exchange rate in effect on May 22, 2026.

Maximum potential value after the first year = $1,254 (rounded to $1,250)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and points earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for applicable offers. Conditions apply.

1 Offer description and conditions: The 25,000 Scene+ points offer (the « offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card accounts (the « accounts ») opened between August 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the account) subject to the conditions below. The offer may be modified, cancelled or extended at any time without notice, and it cannot be combined with any other offer.

In addition, as a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Cardholder, you are eligible for an annual bonus of 10,000 Scene+ points if you charge at least $40,000 in eligible everyday purchases to your Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card account over the course of one year. Conditions apply; see below for more details.

Description and conditions of the 25,000 bonus Scene+ points offer: To be eligible for the 25,000 bonus Scene+ points offer (« 25,000 bonus points »), you must charge at least $2,000 in total eligible purchases to your account within the first three months following the account opening date.

Conditions for the annual 10,000 Scene+ points bonus:
As a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit cardholder, you can earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 Scene+ points (the « annual points bonus ») if you charge at least $40,000 in eligible purchases to your account over the course of one year (12-month period). The annual period begins on the account opening date; a new period starts again every twelve months thereafter. If you replace another Scene+-eligible credit card with the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card (i.e., it is not a new card or an additional card), the opening date of your original account will be carried over to your new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card account and your annual period under this offer will begin on the next anniversary date of your original account opening. For example, if you originally opened a Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card account on January 15, 2022 and you switch to the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card on July 15, 2025, your annual period under the 10,000 Scene+ points annual bonus offer will begin on January 15, 2026 (your next anniversary date) and a new period will start again on January 15 each year thereafter. You will earn 2,000 bonus Scene+ points for each additional $10,000 in purchases made during the same year once you have reached the $40,000 annual purchase threshold.

Eligible purchases means purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and excludes payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, as well as card fees and other fees.

Fulfillment of the annual points bonus: Bonus points will be credited within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 25,000 bonus points and the annual points bonus will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($2,000, or $40,000) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months, or the first 12 months). If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 25,000 bonus points, or the annual points bonus, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s account. It is possible to transfer points between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, a co-borrower or an additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An account is in good standing if it is not past due, there is no over-limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the account. All other program conditions continue to apply during the offer period.

Offer eligibility and exclusions: You cannot take advantage of the offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or have been one in the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, small business credit cardholders are eligible for this offer.

Rates and fees: The annual fees are $150 for the primary card, $0 for the first additional card and $50 for each additional card thereafter (including those issued to joint account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates applicable to the account are as follows: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). The rates, fees, and features and benefits, which are described in the disclosure statement accompanying the application, may be changed.

Savings at Shell

Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 3 cents per litre in Scene+ points value with an eligible Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite + card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:

Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power^® gasoline, or V-Power^® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
Earn up to 3 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent. Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 3 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations. Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

Note: Highest value of 10 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite + Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value will vary depending on payment card used and whether or not the card is linked, fuel grade purchased, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.

Additional 3¢/L at Shell (limited time)

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+ and Scotiabank continue to apply.