Pay with crypto
Buy an eSIM with Bitcoin, Lightning or USDT
Spend sats on mobile data. Silent eSIM accepts on-chain Bitcoin, Lightning, and USDT — no card, no KYC, no expiry.
Supported payment methods
Why crypto for an eSIM?
- No bank trail. Your travel data plan never shows up on a statement.
- No chargebacks, no expiry. What you load is what you spend, on your schedule.
- Pairs with anonymous accounts. No email, no KYC — just a balance and a QR code.
- No card declines abroad. Crypto doesn't care which country you're in or what your bank thinks about foreign transactions.
How the payment flow works
- 01Pick a USD top-up amount (from $9). No account or email needed.
- 02Choose Bitcoin, Lightning or USDT at checkout.
- 03Scan the invoice with your wallet and pay. Balance is credited on confirmation.
- 04Scan your eSIM QR code. You're online in 200+ countries.
- 05Top up again anytime — same eSIM, balance never expires.
Crypto vs card — what changes
| Crypto (BTC / Lightning / USDT) | Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Email required | No | No |
| Bank trail | None | Statement entry |
| KYC | None | None |
| Card decline risk | Zero | Possible abroad |
| Settlement speed | ~10 min BTC / instant Lightning | Instant |
| Max top-up | Unlimited | $200 per transaction |
| Refunds | Store credit only | Store credit only |
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy an eSIM with Bitcoin?+
Yes. Silent eSIM accepts on-chain Bitcoin. Pick your top-up amount, choose Bitcoin at checkout, scan the invoice with any Bitcoin wallet, and your eSIM balance is credited once the transaction confirms — usually within 10 minutes.
Does Silent eSIM accept Lightning Network payments?+
Yes. Lightning is the fastest option — sub-second settlement and near-zero fees. At checkout choose Lightning, scan the BOLT11 invoice with any Lightning wallet (Phoenix, Breez, Muun, Blue Wallet), and your balance is credited instantly.
Can I pay with USDT?+
Yes — both TRC-20 (Tron network, cheapest fees) and ERC-20 (Ethereum mainnet) are supported. Choose USDT at checkout and select your preferred network.
Is there a minimum top-up amount?+
The minimum top-up is $9. There is no maximum for crypto payments. Card payments are capped at $200 per transaction.
Do I need an account or email to pay with crypto?+
No. Crypto payments require zero account creation and zero email address. An anonymous browser token is the only thing linking you to your eSIM balance. Pay, get your QR code on-screen, scan it, done.
Can I top up the same eSIM again with crypto?+
Yes. Top up as many times as you want — the balance adds to your existing eSIM. You never need to reinstall or get a new QR code. Your balance never expires so leftover credit from one trip rolls into the next.
What happens if my Bitcoin transaction is slow?+
For on-chain Bitcoin your balance is credited after one confirmation. If the mempool is congested your eSIM order is held open — you do not need to repay. Lightning and USDT payments are near-instant and unaffected by mempool congestion.