# eSIM for Benin

> Compare 35 prepaid eSIM data plans for Benin, from $1.56. 4G/5G local networks, instant QR code by email, no contract, validity up to 365 days.

Page: https://esimnest.com/benin/ · Data as of: 2026-09-29 · Prices: US dollars

## Benin eSIM at a glance

- **Prices from:** $1.56
- **Plans:** 35 in total, 14 made for Benin
- **Data allowances:** 1 GB to 20 GB, plus 5 unlimited plans
- **Validity:** 7 to 30 days, or 1 to 30 days with daily plans
- **Price per GB:** from $4.33, typically $5.44
- **Networks:** Celtiis, Celtis, Spacetel - MTN, Spacetel-Benin (MTN)
- **5G:** 4G / LTE
- **Hotspot:** 14 of 14 plans
- **Top-up:** 13 of 14 plans
- **Calls and SMS:** Data only

## Best eSIM for Benin by trip length

The cheapest plan that covers the whole trip, for two kinds of use: light use is about 0.3 GB a day (maps and messaging), everyday use is about 1 GB a day (plus social media and some video).

| Trip | Light use | Everyday use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 days | [1 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-1gb-7days): $6.22 | [3 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-3gb-15days): $15.35 |
| 7 days | [3 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-3gb-15days): $15.35 | [1 GB a day for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-1gbday): $39.34 |
| 14 days | [5 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-5gb-30days): $25.59 | [1 GB a day for 14 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-1gbday): $78.68 |
| 30 days | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-10gb-30days): $46.90 | [1 GB a day for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-1gbday): $168.60 |

Each plan is in the table above with its full terms. Unlimited plans may slow down after a fair-use limit.

## How Benin compares with nearby destinations

At a typical $5.44 per GB, Benin costs more than 78% of the destinations we cover.

Prices of the plans made for each destination. The typical price per GB is the median across its plans of 1 GB or more.

| Destination | Cheapest plan | Typical price per GB | Plans |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Réunion](https://esimnest.com/runion/) | $0.47 | $1.16 | 29 |
| [Uganda](https://esimnest.com/uganda/) | $1.56 | $5.27 | 16 |
| [Burkina Faso](https://esimnest.com/burkina-faso/) | $1.56 | $5.34 | 14 |
| Benin | $1.56 | $5.44 | 14 |
| [Togo](https://esimnest.com/togo/) | $1.56 | $15.82 | 16 |

## Plans (35)

Price is what a customer pays; per-day plans are bought for 1 to 30 days at the daily price. Each plan name links to it on the page.

| Plan | Coverage | Data | Validity | Speed | Hotspot | Top-up | Price (USD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Benin 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-500mbday) | Benin | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | No | $4.76/day |
| [Benin 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-1gbday) | Benin | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $5.62/day |
| [Benin 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-1gb-7days) | Benin | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $6.22 |
| [Benin - 1 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-1-gb-7-days) | Benin | 1 GB | 7 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $8.50 |
| [Benin 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-2gbday) | Benin | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $12.46/day |
| [Benin - 2 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-2-gb-15-days) | Benin | 2 GB | 15 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $13.57 |
| [Benin 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-3gb-15days) | Benin | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $15.35 |
| [Benin 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-3gb-30days) | Benin | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $16.32 |
| [Benin - 3 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-3-gb-30-days) | Benin | 3 GB | 30 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $16.42 |
| [Benin 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | Benin | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $18.23/day |
| [Benin 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-5gb-30days) | Benin | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $25.59 |
| [Benin 10GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-10gbday-unlimited) | Benin | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $30.20/day |
| [Benin 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-10gb-30days) | Benin | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $46.90 |
| [Benin 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-benin-20gb-30days) | Benin | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $86.62 |
| [Africa - 1 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-1-gb-7-days-2) | 36 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $11.00 |
| [Africa - 2 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-2-gb-15-days-2) | 36 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $14.82 |
| [Africa - 3 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-3-gb-30-days-4) | 36 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $17.28 |
| [Africa - 5 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-5-gb-30-days-3) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $27.32 |
| [Africa - 5 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-5-gb-7-days) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $29.11 |
| [Africa - 5 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-5-gb-15-days) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $32.43 |
| [Africa - 10 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-10-gb-7-days) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $59.04 |
| [Africa - 10 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-10-gb-15-days) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $63.00 |
| [Africa - 10 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-africa-10-gb-30-days-3) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $67.00 |
| [Global - 300 MB - 3 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-300-mb-3-days) | 192 countries | 300 MB | 3 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.56 |
| [Global - 200 MB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-200-mb-30-days-3) | 192 countries | 200 MB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.11 |
| [Global - 1 GB - 5 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-1-gb-5-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 5 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.90 |
| [Global - 1 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-7-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.99 |
| [Global - 2 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-2-gb-15-days-6) | 192 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $8.42 |
| [Global - 3 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-30-days-4) | 192 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $10.45 |
| [Global - 5 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global - 5 GB - 60 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-60-days-4) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 60 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global - 10 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $25.92 |
| [Global - 20 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $38.54 |
| [Global - 10 GB - 180 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-180-days-4) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 180 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $57.00 |
| [Global - 20 GB - 365 days](https://esimnest.com/benin/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-365-days-4) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 365 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $66.00 |

## Mobile networks in Benin

- Celtiis (4G)
- Celtis (LTE)
- Spacetel - MTN (4G)
- Spacetel-Benin (MTN) (4G)

## eSIM for Benin: common questions

### Will an eSIM work on my phone in Benin?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. That includes iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the device compatibility page if you are unsure.

### When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you have Wi-Fi. For most plans the validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Benin, not when you install it. Each plan's details show how long you have to activate it.

### Can I keep my own number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM is a second line for mobile data only. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps keep working with your own number.

### What happens if I run out of data?

Plans that support top-ups can be extended from your eSimNest account without installing a new eSIM. Whether a plan can be topped up is shown in its details. Otherwise you can buy a new plan at any time.

### Can I share the connection as a hotspot?

Most plans allow tethering. Plans marked with Hotspot in the list support it; check the plan details before you buy if it matters for your trip.

### How much does an eSIM for Benin cost?

Plans for Benin start at $1.56. For a week-long trip with everyday use (about 1 GB a day), the cheapest plan is $39.34: 1 GB a day for 7 days.

### Is there an unlimited eSIM for Benin?

Yes, 5 plans have unlimited data, from $4.76. Unlimited plans usually slow down after a daily high-speed allowance; each plan's details state the policy.

### How long is an eSIM for Benin valid?

Fixed plans are valid for 7 to 30 days from activation, and daily plans can be bought for 1 to 30 days.

### Does the eSIM work on 5G in Benin?

The plans for Benin use 4G/LTE networks.

### Can I make calls and send SMS with an eSIM in Benin?

eSIMs for Benin are data-only. You can still call and message over the internet with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.

### Is a regional plan cheaper than a Benin plan?

Regional plans that include Benin cost a typical $5.46 per GB, against $5.44 for plans made for Benin. A regional plan makes sense if you visit more than one country; for Benin alone, compare both in the table.