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Saily eSIM review: plans, data sharing and Ultra tier

Saily eSIM review: Nord Security’s data plans for 200+ destinations, one-off plans with no subscription, and plan sharing with up to four invitees.

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Best for

  • A fixed amount of data for one trip, with no subscription
  • Group trips sharing one data pool with up to four invitees
  • NordVPN users who want the VPN bundled with Ultra

Choose something else if

  • You need voice calls on the travel line
  • You want to share an Ultra or unlimited plan
  • Your phone is carrier-locked or has no eSIM support

Key numbers

Coverage
200+ destinations advertised; local, regional and global plans
as of 7 Sep 2026
Subscription
None for one-off plans; Ultra is an optional unlimited subscription
as of 7 Sep 2026
Data sharing
Up to 4 invitees on eligible fixed-data plans, added before activation
as of 7 Sep 2026
Calls and SMS
Base plans are data-only; the optional number requires identity verification
as of 7 Sep 2026
Ultra extras
Cashback and a bundled NordVPN subscription advertised
as of 7 Sep 2026
Refunds
Narrower after activation
as of 7 Sep 2026

Verdict

Saily is a travel eSIM from Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. It sells local, regional and global data plans for 200+ advertised destinations; one-off plans need no subscription, and an unlimited Ultra subscription tier is offered too (as of 7 Sep 2026). It suits travelers who want a fixed amount of data for a trip, and groups who want to share it.

Eligible fixed-data plans can be shared with up to four invitees, who all draw from one pooled allowance. Invite them before activation; the shared plan ends when the data runs out or the validity ends. Ultra and unlimited plans cannot be shared. Ultra advertises cashback and a bundled NordVPN subscription. The app’s expense tracker records who has settled up; the payments themselves happen outside Saily.

Base plans are data-only. An optional phone number is available after identity verification, and one-time codes from every bank or app are not guaranteed on it. Refund options narrow after activation, so confirm your phone supports eSIM before you install.

Card and payments

Type
Not applicable
Custody
Not applicable
KYC
Varies
Apple Pay
Not applicable
Google Pay
Not applicable

How it works

  • Local, regional and global data plans
  • Optional US (+1) number for calls and SMS
  • Selected data plans can be shared with up to four other people
  • Expense groups for up to 20 participants

Pros

  • Backed by Nord Security
  • Selected plans can cover a travel group from one shared data pool

Cons

  • Base plans are data-only and the optional number requires identity verification
  • Ultra and unlimited plans cannot be shared; invitees must be added before activation

Alternatives

Airalo

Travel stack

Travel eSIM marketplace for destination, regional and global data plans.

  • Prepare an eSIM before travel after checking whether installation starts its validity
  • Backup data for maps and apps; keep a separate route for home-number SMS
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Holafly

Travel stack

Travel eSIM with separate destination packages and recurring Unlimited subscriptions.

  • Travelers who want unlimited data, for one trip or as an ongoing subscription
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FAQ

What is Saily and who runs it?

Saily is a travel eSIM app from Nord Security, the team behind NordVPN. It sells data plans for 200+ advertised destinations: local plans for one country, regional plans and global plans (as of 7 Sep 2026).

How does Saily compare with Airalo and Holafly?

Saily and Airalo both sell fixed-data plans for 200+ destinations. Saily adds plan sharing with up to four invitees and an Ultra subscription with NordVPN bundled (as of 7 Sep 2026). Holafly is built around unlimited data: its Unlimited subscription costs EUR 59.95 a month with monthly billing (as of 26 Sep 2026).

Can I share Saily data with friends?

Yes, on eligible fixed-data plans. Invite up to four people before you activate the plan; everyone draws from one allowance, and the plan ends when the data is used up or the validity runs out. Ultra and unlimited plans cannot be shared (as of 7 Sep 2026).

Does Saily give you a phone number?

Base plans are data-only. Saily offers an optional phone number after identity verification; delivery of one-time codes from every bank and app is not guaranteed, so keep your home SIM active for those (as of 7 Sep 2026).

Sources

  1. Saily official site — saily.com
  2. Saily phone number announcement — saily.com
  3. Saily phone number help — support.saily.com
  4. Saily refund help — support.saily.com
  5. Saily shared expenses and data announcement — saily.com
  6. Saily Family Plan eligibility — support.saily.com

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