Prepaid SIM card
Where to buy one in Seville and what you need
Spanish operators sell prepaid SIM cards with data and a Spanish number. They are cheap, but you have to visit a shop, show your passport and swap the card in your phone.
How to buy one
- WhereIn operator shops in the centre and in shopping malls, and in some phone shops. Outside shop hours they are hard to find.
- IDYou must identify yourself to activate a prepaid line: bring your passport or ID card.
- Top-upsIn the shop, on the operator’s website or at tobacconists and kiosks.
- Unlocked phoneYour phone must be unlocked to accept another operator’s card.
SIM or eSIM?
- Choose a SIM if…you are spending weeks in Spain or need a Spanish number for calls and texts.
- Choose an eSIM if…you are on a short trip, want data on landing and do not want to waste time in a shop or remove your card.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I buy a SIM card at Seville Airport?The offer at the airport is limited and may be closed when you arrive. The safest option is to land with an eSIM installed or buy a SIM in a shop in the centre.
- Do I need a passport to buy a SIM in Spain?Yes. Prepaid lines are registered with an ID document.
- Does a Spanish SIM work in other countries?Within the EU, yes, under its plan’s roaming conditions.