Works in Bridgetown
Bridgetown is where most visitors to Barbados head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on FLOW.
Barbados eSIM
11 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
30 days
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3 days
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Barbados
- FLOW
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- United Kingdom
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Barbados
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Barbados, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Barbados
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Barbados travel data guide
A Barbados eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Barbados that you install before you fly. Plans in Barbados run on FLOW, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 11 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $11.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Caribbean eSIM covers Barbados and 24 other countries on one plan, from $6.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Barbados, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Barbados from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Barbados FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Barbados?
It connects wherever FLOW has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Barbados, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Barbados?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is there a fixed plan bigger than 3 GB for Barbados?
No, the largest fixed plan for Barbados is 3 GB, valid for 15 days. If you need more data than that, the unlimited plans are the option. They give up to 3 GB a day at full speed and then continue at up to 1 Mbps.
Can I get bank SMS codes on a Barbados eSIM?
Not on the eSIM itself, because the Barbados eSIM is data only and has no phone number. SMS codes keep arriving on your home SIM as long as it stays active in the phone. Check with your home carrier what receiving texts abroad costs.
Is an eSIM worth it for a one day stop in Barbados?
For a single day in Barbados there are two choices: 1 GB valid for one day, or a one day unlimited plan. Either is enough for maps, messages and photos during a cruise stop or a layover.
Should I install the Barbados eSIM before I fly?
Yes, install the Barbados eSIM at home over WiFi before you fly. The plan does not start at install. Its days begin when the eSIM first connects to a network in Barbados.
How do I check that my phone is unlocked?
A phone bought outright is usually unlocked, while one bought on a carrier contract may be locked to that carrier. Your phone settings show the lock status on most recent models, and your carrier can confirm it. A locked phone will not accept the Barbados eSIM.
Why is my data slow on the unlimited plan in Barbados?
The most likely reason is that you have passed 3 GB for the day, after which unlimited Barbados plans run at up to 1 Mbps. Full speed returns the next day. If it is slow from the start, email support with your order details.
Can I share my Barbados eSIM data with another phone?
Yes, every Barbados plan allows hotspot, so you can share data with another phone, a tablet or a laptop. Shared use comes out of the same plan, so a 1 GB plan will not last long with two people on it.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
