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Arrive Connected With Your eSIM &
Essential Travel Apps
travel apps handpicked by travel experts to Eligible users. Maps,
messages, rides, and more, in 175+ countries.
What is Travel Essentials by GigSky?
You arrive at your destination. You need to message someone, get a ride, find your way. Travel Essentials is a GigSky eSIM benefit that gives you 365 days of access to the apps that matter most — no setup, no roaming charges. If you are eligible, it’s yours for a full year, across every international trip.
Curated by travel experts. Tap any category to see exactly what's covered, and what's not.
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Message
iMessage · WhatsApp · Facebook Messenger · Telegram · Instagram
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Get Around
Uber · Lyft · Bolt · DiDi
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Navigate
Apple Maps · Google Maps
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Gmail · Microsoft Outlook
Translate
iTranslate
All trademarks, logos and brand names used above are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. Use of these trademarks, logos and brands does not imply endorsement.
Need more than the essentials? For streaming, video calls, or general browsing, add a GigSky data plan on the same eSIM, no extra setup required.
How to Access Your Benefits
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Check Your Benefits in the GigSky App
Getting started takes less time than airport security
Download the GigSky app
Get started in seconds
Tap the Visa banner and enter your card details
Quick and secure verification
See your benefits
If your card is eligible, your plan appears automatically
Tap a card to redeem benefits
Or add as many cards as you'd like
Select the benefit you want to redeem
Choose your Travel Essentials plan
Travel
Your Essentials plan activates the next time you leave the country
Check Your Device
Most modern smartphones and tablets support eSIM — but it's always good to double-check. See if your device is on the list below before getting started.
What’s included?
Curated by travel experts. Tap any category to see exactly what's covered, and what's not.
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Your Visa Card Might Already Unlock Your Essentials
Eligible Visa cards could unlock unlimited access to the apps you rely on when you travel.
It's already there, you just haven't checked yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What personal information is shared with Visa?
When you redeem the complimentary plan using your eligible card, Visa is notified that the benefit has been redeemed. No other personal data is shared beyond this confirmation.
What happens to my existing GigSky plan?
Nothing changes. Any plan already on your account continues to work as normal alongside Travel Essentials.
Can I combine this with other GigSky discounts or promotions?
GigSky discounts and promotions apply to standard plan purchases, not to the complimentary Travel Essentials plan. You can still take advantage of any available promotions when buying a separate plan.
Can I use this offer more than once?
Eligible cardholders can redeem the 10GB plan once per year. The same limit applies to the Travel Essentials plan.
Can I transfer the plan to another phone or person?
No, the plan is not transferable.
Can I use this plan on more than one device?
No. Once you activate the plan on a device, it's tied to that device only.
Can supplementary or authorized cardholders use this benefit?
Yes, the same applies here. As long as the primary cardholder has authorized you and the card has been added to your GigSky account through the eligibility check, you're good to go.
Can I use this offer if the card isn't in my name?
Yes, as long as the cardholder has authorized you to use it. The card also needs to be added to your GigSky account as a payment method through the Visa card eligibility check flow.
What happens if my card is no longer in good standing after I activate the plan?
Once you've activated the plan, it stays active until the end of the validity period regardless of your card's status.
Can GigSky change or end this offer?
Yes, GigSky reserves the right to modify or discontinue the offer at any time.
Is Travel Essentials available in every country GigSky covers?
To see which countries are included in your plan, tap "View Details" on the plan card in the app.
Travel Essentials isn't working. How do I fix it?
Try the following steps:
- Make sure you're only using supported apps and features (see the list above).
- Turn off any VPN you may have enabled.
- Disable iCloud Private Relay if it's on.
- Check that your GigSky eSIM is turned on and set as the active eSIM for cellular data.
If none of that works, reach out to GigSky Support and we'll help you sort it out.
The offer isn't showing up in my app. What should I do?
Start by completing the eligibility check. Go to Visa Benefits > Check Eligibility in the GigSky app.
- If it shows as ineligible, check whether your card category is one of the supported ones. If it is, contact GigSky Support, though you may also be directed to reach out to your card issuer to resolve it.
- If you haven't completed the eligibility check yet, that's likely the reason it's not appearing.
Can I add more data to my complimentary plan?
No, but you can redeem other benefits available on your eligible Visa card, or purchase a separate GigSky plan anytime.
Which app features work?
- WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, Telegram. You can send and receive text messages, emoji, and reactions.
- Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail. You can send and receive plain text emails, but attachments are not supported.
- Google Maps, Apple Maps. You can search for destinations, get directions, and run navigation.
- Uber, Lyft, Bolt, DiDi Rider. You can search, book, and pay for rides.
- iTranslate. You can translate text and voice.
What is Travel Essentials?
Travel Essentials is a lite connectivity plan designed to keep you covered for the essentials while you're abroad. Think messaging your family, navigating with Google Maps, or booking a ride. It's not built for streaming or heavy data use.
What's included:
- Messaging. WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, Telegram (text and emoji only, no media, photos, or voice messages)
- Email. Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail (text only, no attachments)
- Maps & Navigation. Google Maps, Apple Maps
- Ridesharing. Uber, Lyft, Bolt, DiDi Rider
- Translation. iTranslate
- GigSky app
Not included: Streaming (audio or video), video calls, voice calls, social media feeds/reels, large file transfers, VPN services, iCloud Private Relay, or the App Store/Play Store.
