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Up to 40% off - Japan Travel SIM Cards and eSIMs from $23.40 + Free Shipping @ SimsDirect Sydney

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Gโ€™Day OzBargainers! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป

Iโ€™m Aidan from SimsDirect, a small start-up that provides reliable prepaid travel SIM cards to Aussies heading abroad.

That said, to celebrate the reopening of Japan's borders we're offering…

Up to 40% off our ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Prepaid Travel SIMs ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰

As a team, weโ€™ve managed to keep more than 80,000 Aussies connected during their travels while maintaining 7500+ 5-star reviews. โญ๏ธ

And, having only launched in 2018, we plan on growing those numbers well into the future.

We are incredibly thankful to still be here in 2022 and thought it would be fitting to give back to those who have made it possible, you guys. ๐Ÿฅฐ

(Special shoutout to our OG OzBargain supporters, we canโ€™t thank you enough for your continued support. We definitely wouldnโ€™t be here without you. ๐Ÿ’›)

So, letโ€™s get this deal started! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

If you (or someone you know) is travelling to Japan sometime in the future, then now is a perfect time to grab a travel SIM:

  • We provide a fuss-free way of travelling connected; our SIMs activate as soon as you land. ๐Ÿ›ฌ
  • Theyโ€™re great value for money; affordable, a single once-off payment, and zero hidden fees (AND up to 40% off? Sheesh ๐Ÿ˜‰)
  • Money-back guarantee; if your plans get cancelled due to COVID, get 100% Money Back. ๐Ÿ”ฐ
  • Fast Aussie customer support & service โœ…

P.S If you see value in this deal, please consider leaving an upvote! ๐Ÿฅณ


The Deal

๐Ÿ’ป Up to 40% off our Japan collection
โฐ 72 hours only! Offer ends Thursday, October 20th, at 11:59 PM (AEDT)
โœ… Discount automatically applied
๐Ÿ“ฆ While stock lasts

Product Data Expiry Date Price (AUD)
Asia
Japan 15 Day Travel SIM Card 6GB 31/01/2023 $23.40 (40% off)
Japan 30 Day Travel SIM Card 10GB 31/12/2023 $33.75 (25% off)
Japan 12 Day Travel eSIM 6GB No expiry $26.25 (25% off)
Japan 30 Day Travel eSIM 10GB No expiry $33.75 (25% off)

Free shipping is included with all orders.
Express delivery is available for $7.99.
eSIMs delivered instantly by email ๐Ÿš€


Benefits of Prepaid Travel SIMs

โœ”๏ธ Plug-n-Play with no ID registration required; simply insert and off you go!

โœ”๏ธ One-off payment, no extra costs, no roaming fees, get exactly what you pay for.

โœ”๏ธ Great data speeds and coverage on local networks.

What's included with your order
  • SIM Tray Opener Tool
  • Free Standard Shipping
  • 100% Money Back Guarantee (read below)
  • Aussie Live Support via Facebook and Email
  • Online SIM guides and support docs

Phone compatibility

Physical SIM cards work in all unlocked devices.

eSIMs will only work in eSIM-enabled devices listed below:

  • All models from the iPhone XS, XR onward, including the iPhone SE 2 (2020).
  • From the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra onwards.
  • From the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Fold 2 and onwards.
  • From the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and onwards.
  • From the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and onwards.
  • Huawei P40, P40 Pro (does not include P40 Pro+) and Mate 40 Pro
  • Google Pixel 3, 3a, 4 and onwards
  • Motorola Razr 2019
  • Oppo Find X3 Pro, Reno 5 A, Reno6 Pro 5G
Activation

Physical SIMs:

  1. Land overseas and insert the SIM into your phone
  2. Turn on 'Data Roaming' in your network settings
  3. Restart your phone
  4. Happy travels!

eSIMs:

Your Japan Travel eSIM will be sent to your email with instructions on how to install your eSIM before you travel and activate it once you land.


Shipping

All orders will be shipped from Sydney via Australia Post.

We ship orders Monday to Friday and offer same-day dispatch before 3 PM ADST.

  • Free Registered Standard Shipping 4-7 Business days
  • $7.99 for Express Tracked Shipping 1-2 Business days
  • eSIMs (Free instant email delivery)
Payment

You can check out securely with:
PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and ZipPay

Money Back Guarantee

We offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee with all products. If you;

  • Have a technical issue we canโ€™t resolve
  • Cancel your trip due to new lockdowns

We will refund you in full. โœ…


Questions?

If you have any questions, please comment here on OzBargain, email us at [email protected] or live chat with us on our website.

GO NUTS!

Again, a big thank you to everyone! ๐Ÿ’›

Cheers!

Aidan & the team

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closed Comments

  • +11

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295100711850?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkโ€ฆ
    How is yours a deal when you can get 10gig on ebay link above for less

    • +20

      Hey @Tighterthantight

      Thanks for the comment!

      That's a good deal! I guess what we can offer that eBay sellers can't is:

      • Dedicated tech support and customer service
      • Moneyback guarantee on any faults with the SIM or trip cancellations
      • Our Japan SIMs are on Softbank network which is better than the link above

      But it's entirely up to you what feels like the right purchase!

      -Aidan

      • +3

        Our Japan SIMs are on Softbank network which is better than the link above

        There are only 3 owner/operator networks in Japan, the same as here in Australia.

        From the listing:
        Sim card is using Softbank or KDDI 3G and 4G networks. 4G coverage footprint of 98% and a combined 4G and 3G coverage footprint of 98.8% of the Japanese population. 3G handsets will only receive 3G coverage.

        KDDI is the au network. DoCoMo has the best coverage.

        • +1

          Hey @Techie4066

          Wow, good find, I missed that.

          Our Japan SIMs are on Softbank network which is better than the link above

          -Aidan

          • @SimsDirect: Can you price match? ๐Ÿคญ

            • @first in line: Hey @first in line

              I cannot price-match the eBay SIM, unfortunately!

              Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.

              -Aidan

      • Also, the expiry for the ebay sim is quite short comparatively.

  • Domo arigato

    • @ChickenDinner123

      Dลitashimashite

    • +1

      Mr Robato

  • of course there is a sale just 1 day after I pay full price lol

    • +14

      Hey @dunnoz

      Flick us a message on live chat or email and one of the team will sort it out for ya!

      (Got to look after the OZB fam ๐Ÿค™)

      -Aidan

      • oh really, cool will do.

        • ๐Ÿ‘

          • @SimsDirect: Any deals for other Asian destinations?

            • @neworder: Not at the moment @neworder

              Just Japan, for now; we will have storewide deals in the future though!

              -Aidan

      • +2

        Vote this deal for this support

        • Hey @letmecry

          Thank you! Upvotes really help! ๐Ÿ™Œ

          -Aidan

  • +3

    I've purchased from them a few times in the past (pre covid), I highly recommend them.

    The sims were very easy to activate in the Japan.

    Aidan is very helpful and responsive with any queries you may have.

    • +1

      Hi @Ausdave

      Legend! Thanks so much for ordering with us and for your lovely comment โค๏ธ

      Reach out any time ๐Ÿ˜Œ

      -Aidan

      • +1

        No worries, just purchased two sims.

        I'm going to Japan mid next year :)

        • +1

          Thank you!

          Have a safe trip and reach out if you need a hand with anything ๐Ÿ‘

          -Aidan

  • Hi Aidan
    How about a deal on the 6gb 15 day Asia sim?

    • Hey @Almost Banned

      We aren't doing any deals on that SIM at the moment!

      We will have storewide deals in the future though, so keep an eye on us (particularly on blacker-than-usual Fridays if you know what I mean ๐Ÿ˜‰)

      -Aidan

      • Thanks but that will be too late for me.

        • +1

          Damn! Hopefully, we can get you next time!

          -Aidan

  • Hi Aidan,
    For the 15day sim - if I'm going on the 25th and activate it will I still have internet by the end of my trip on the 3rd Feb? Given the expiry for activation is 31st Jan.

    Cheers!

    • +1

      Hey @twitchyfingers

      You will be fine, the SIM just needs to be activated before that date!

      Let me know if there is anything else I can help with :)

      -Aidan

  • Good business, thanks

    • ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3 esims and 2 physical sims order for Singapore/Japan/Korea trip later this month. Bonus that it'll work in all three countries.
    Good timing on the deal :)

    • Hi @Limbot

      Legend! ๐Ÿ™Œ

      Thanks for the purchase and support!

      Reach out if you need anything from us โค๏ธ

      -Aidan

      • Actually I note the physical sims states it'll work in all the countries but not the e-sim. Esim has same compatibility?
        Indonesia/Bali, Thailand, Malaysia, Macau, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea?

        • +1

          @Limbot

          It does! Thanks for pointing that out, that's a mistake on our end. Will fix it up on the product pages.

          -Aidan

          • @SimsDirect: Just for clarity and future reference what's the difference between the South East Asia and the Japan Sims? Both show support in the same countries?

            • +1

              @Limbot: @Limbot

              They are the same product we just list it as Japan on our website for google and user-friendly reasons.

              -Aidan

              • @SimsDirect: Better look up in the comments then and tell Almost banned to buy the Japan sim for their Asia trip… :)

                • +1

                  @Limbot: @Limbot

                  Almost Banned has been sorted ๐Ÿ‘

                  -Aidan

              • +1

                @SimsDirect: Going to both Japan then South Korea for 2 weeks. Will the 15 day japan sim work in both countries?

                • @snorlax8: Hey @snorlax8

                  The 15 day SIM is Japan only, the 30 day option and both eSIMs work in SK though.

                  Let me know if you have any further questions :)

                  -Aidan

      • Still have a week before we leave but didn't want to risk slow boat to Tassie so was willing to fork out for express post (which here in Tassie is taking up to a week sometimes). SIMs arrived today. Cheers.

    • Are you saying that these Japan SIMs that are on sale is include coverage for Japan, Korea and Singapore?

      Aidan - can you confirm?

      On the link it only mentions Japan.
      Need Korea coverage as well as Japan.

      • +1

        Hey @pencilman

        The 15 day SIM is Japan only; the 30 day option and both eSIMs work in 12 additional countries including Korea and Singapore.

        Let me know if you have any further questions :)

        -Aidan

        • Does esim option chew through more data when roaming say to Vietnam? Also can i activate in vietnam as i will not be going to Japan?

          • +1

            @mlin7728: hey @mlin7728

            eSIM does not chew through any more data than physical SIM Cards do.

            Yes, you can activate it in any of the countries listed! ๐Ÿ‘

            -Aidan

            • @SimsDirect: Neither does roaming in vietnam with a Japanese sim right?

  • +1

    Any UK/Europe deals likely to come in near future?

    • +2

      Hi @co doonunda

      Keep an eye on our OZB posts, especially on B Fridays if you know what I mean ๐Ÿ˜‰

      -Aidan

  • No esims for USA?

    • @01011010

      Soon my friend ๐Ÿ˜‰ Keep an eye on our site.

      -Aidan

      • Probably not soon enough, need it by the start of next week

        • @01011010

          Check your DM's!

          -Aidan

  • Hi, any SIM cards for USA?

    • Hey @AshSet

      We have a wide range of US SIM cards on our site here.

      Let me know if you have any further questions :)

      -Aidan

      • Sorry, I Meant discounted. Any sale on USA sims?

        • Hey @AshSet

          Not currently; we will have a storewide sale for Black Friday though!

          -Aidan

          • @SimsDirect: Iโ€™ll be in the US for Black Friday. Never mind I Iโ€™ll buy the sim when Iโ€™m there if I canโ€™t buy it here before I leave.

            • @AshSet: Sounds like a plan! ๐Ÿ‘

              Have a safe flight!

              -Aidan

          • @SimsDirect: If its a black Friday sale, when would the sim be delivered? How many days does it usually take

  • Hi Aidan. May I ask what telco network you use and what bands (if you know them) they support?

    • +1

      Hey @Seedmonster

      Softbank!

      3G UMTS Frequency Bands. B1 (2100 MHz) B8 (900 MHz)
      4G LTE Frequency Bands. B1 (2100 MHz) B3 (1800 MHz) B8 (900 MHz) B11 (1500 MHz) B20 (800 MHz) B28 (700 MHz) B41 (2500 MHz) B42 (3500 MHz)
      5G NR Frequency Bands. n77 (3700 MHz) n257 (28 GHz)

      Let me know if you need anything else!

      -Aidan

  • Used these guys on multiple Japan trips. No issues and happy with service.
    Going again in April and grabbing another 3. Very timely!

    • +1

      Hey @rocktin

      Epic! Thanks so much for your repeat support โค๏ธ

      Reach out if you need anything!

      -Aidan

  • Flying to Japan this thurs….probably too late for this unless there's a local pickup option.

    • Hey @mg_k

      Unfortunately, we do not offer pickup.

      Do you have an eSIM-enabled device?

      -Aidan

  • Oh man so torn. Love you guys been purchasing off you for years, now a sale but at the same time want to pay full price to support you but such a great deal.

    • Hey @rosst

      Right back at ya! โค๏ธ

      Definitely utilise the deal, you can support us by telling your friends and family ๐Ÿ˜Œ

      -Aidan

  • To clarify, the 6GB one is a total of 6GB over 15 days?

    • Hey @Aleigh123

      Yep correct, there is no limit on how much data you can use per day.

      -Aidan

  • +1

    Thanks OP. Just bought two. MULTISIM10 code on the website didn't work for 10%, but Microsoft Shopping threw in code TRAVEL5 for $5 off. Don't know if it works for one.

    • Hey @TooSerious2

      Thanks for your purchase!

      Codes shouldn't be working during a sale (intended)

      -Aidan

  • Thanks for posting. What if I am transiting Via Singapore for a few days before I arrive in Japan. Will this sim work in multiple countries on the same sim?

    • +1

      Hey @BarginHunter128

      The 10GB SIM and both eSIMs will work in Singapore also.

      Let me know if you have any more questions ๐Ÿ‘

      -Aidan

      • Like if I land in Singapore, activate it, use it for two days then fly to Japan for another 12 days, can I use the same sim?

        • @BarginHunter128

          Yep, just make sure data roaming is enabled on your device and it will switch seamlessly to the local networks as you land in each country.

          -Aidan

          • @SimsDirect: That is awesomeness. I was wondering what the difference was between the south east Asia version of the sim and the one for Japan specially.

            Thank you for responding so quickly btw

            • @BarginHunter128: @BarginHunter128

              Nothing, they are the same SIM cards! We just list the same SIM as 2 separate products for google and user-friendly reasons.

              -Aidan

  • +1

    Does anyone know what the price difference is like vs buying a sim card in japan?

    • Price isn't any different. It might be slightly cheaper but from memory them not having the data/usage combination you want, having to find the outlet/vending machines, stuff around and wasting time during your holiday which may or may not work is not worth saving $5.

    • From memory itโ€™s not even $5 but with the recent exchange it could be better an even bigger saving.

    • My thoughts are for me personally that itโ€™s easier to organise pre flight, but some people are happy to pick up at the airport or get shipped to their first hotel. We are buying the eSim as it can be tethered and we will probably bring a tablet, plus donโ€™t have to mess around with the SIM cards.

  • Does the eSIM ever expire? If I buy now, would I be able to use the eSIM in one or two years?

    • Hey @aubargainer

      It would be best to use it before 31/12/2023, but if you need one, we can exchange it for a new eSIM closer to the date.

      -Aidan

      • What happens if I buy the 30 days SIM card but I travel to Japan in 15/12/23, will it only work until end Of Dec or will it go into Jan 2024?

        • +1

          Hey @prankster

          As long as it is activated before the expiry date the SIM will work into 2024.

          -Aidan

  • +1

    Are we able to hotspot using the SIM?

    • Hey @essntialz

      Yes, these SIMs are hotspot enabled!

      -Aidan

  • Pretty sure the previous company that offered these had unlimited data at low speeds

  • +1

    Off to bed fam! ๐Ÿ˜ด

    Will be back early tomorrow to answer any questions โœ…

    -Aidan

  • +4

    I've ordered from you guys before. And I just ordered again. But I almost didn't. You want to know why?

    On the payment screen is this:
    "Add tip - Show your support for the team at SimsDirect"

    I'm not tipping a website and we're not America. Get rid of this garbage. Price your products according to your business costs and livable wages and get rid of tipping culture.

    • +1

      Hey @Oliver

      Thanks for your order! ๐Ÿ‘

      I completely understand where you are coming from, it isn't something we do typically as Aussies, and I can see why it would deter you if you feel passionate about not tipping a website.

      Honestly, this is something that we decided to bring in during Covid (as we suffered heavily as a travel business for 2 years) and it was a way for us to receive support from our loyal customers. That said, only a very small percentage of people tip, but it helps nonetheless.

      I will keep what you've shared in mind, but for now, I will keep the option there for customers that do want to show their additional support.

      -Aidan

  • +1

    Hi Aidan,

    I got Simsdirect giftcard that was issued back in March 2020 for a cancelled Asia trip for around $90. I was wondering if the giftcard has to be used in one go, or it can be used for separate transactions for future trips. Thanks!

    • Hey @aubargainer

      Go for it. Just use the code in the discount code section during checkout. You can use as much or as little as you like.

      The remaining balance will stay usable indefinitely until you've used it up on future orders.

      -Aidan

  • Thanks OP, got 3! :)

    • @kchibi7

      Epic! Thanks for your support! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

      -Aidan

  • Anything for Europe?
    Going to Switzerland, Italy, France in December.

    What phone signal do u use for Europe Sim.

    Thanks

    • Hey @notewar

      We have EU SIMs however they are not currently on sale.

      We have ThreeUK and Movistar SIMs that roam onto different local networks throughout the EU.

      Do keep an eye on us for Black Friday though.

      -Aidan

  • Thanks OP, will consider the no expiry version as won't be travelling until mid 2023

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