Roaming in Spain
What you pay to use your phone in Seville
Using your own line in Spain can be free or very expensive: it depends on where your operator is. Before you travel, check your operator’s roaming tariff.
Depending on where you come from
- EU and European Economic AreaWith “roam like at home” you use calls, texts and data in Spain on your usual plan, within a fair-use data limit set by your operator.
- United KingdomSince Brexit each operator decides: some include Europe and others charge a daily fee. Check before you go.
- USA and CanadaInternational passes usually charge per day. For stays of several days, a data eSIM is usually cheaper.
- Latin America, Asia and the rest of the worldRoaming is usually expensive. A data eSIM or a Spanish SIM is the most practical option.
How to avoid surprises
- Turn off data roamingIf you have no travel plan, switch it off in settings before landing.
- Watch background appsPhoto backups and updates use lots of data: leave them for WiFi.
- Use two linesWith an eSIM for data and your usual SIM for calls only, you pay no data roaming.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I pay roaming in Spain if my line is from another EU country?Normally not: “roam like at home” applies. Your operator may set a data limit after which a small surcharge applies.
- How much does roaming in Spain cost from outside the EU?It depends on your operator and is usually expensive. Check its international tariff before you travel or use a data eSIM.
- How do I avoid roaming charges?Turn off data roaming on your line and use a data eSIM or WiFi.