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🧭 Two products — which one do you need?
- →Planning a stay of at least 1 month in France? → The SFR Discover (sfr-discover.fr) is a no-contract prepaid physical SIM card with 150 GB or 350 GB of data per month, unlimited calls and SMS, and no subscription commitment. Delivered by post to a French address. See all plans and prices below.
- →Already a SFR France subscriber? → You can convert your physical SIM to an eSIM through your Mon Espace SFR. There is a one-time fee of €10 (one-time). See the activation guide.
SFR eSIM and unlimited data: what SFR Discover actually offers (2026)
SFR does not offer a tourist eSIM. Its closest product is SFR Discover (sfr-discover.fr): a no-contract prepaid physical SIM card delivered by post, built for people staying at least one month in France — residents, expats, exchange students and remote workers rather than short-stay tourists.
- ✓150 GB or 350 GB of 5G data per month, from €9.99;
- ✓Unlimited calls and SMS in France and the EU and French overseas territories (EU/DOM);
- ✓Calls to 100 international destinations included;
- ✓First month of service included in the starter kit;
- ✓Tethering (using your phone as a personal Wi-Fi hotspot), VoWiFi and VoLTE (calling over Wi-Fi or 4G, useful in low-signal areas).
SFR Discover vs SFR Illimité: which SFR plan has no data cap?
No SFR SIM card gives you truly unlimited data, and no French operator sells one either. On SFR Discover it is the calls and texts that are unlimited, not the data. Only SFR Illimité — a postpaid contract plan, not a prepaid SIM — has no stated data cap:
SFR Discover Prepaid SIM card €9.99 /mo | SFR Illimité Postpaid contract plan
| |
|---|---|---|
| Data allowance | 150 or 350 GB | No stated cap |
| Commitment | None | 12–24 months |
| French bank account | Not required | Required |
| Billing | Prepaid, top up each month | Monthly direct debit |
| Best for | Stays of 1 month or more | Living in France long term |
If you are visiting or staying temporarily, SFR Discover is the one to buy.
SFR Discover is a standard nano-SIM card — any unlocked phone with a SIM card slot is compatible. If you want to convert your existing SFR or RED by SFR subscription to an eSIM instead, see the subscriber eSIM section below.
SFR Discover plans: data, EU roaming and pricing (2026)
Both SFR Discover plans are listed below by data volume, from smallest to largest. Both include unlimited calls and SMS in France, EU/DOM, and calls from France to 100 international destinations. Data is valid for 1 month; the validity countdown resets each time you recharge or enable auto-renewal.
Plans and prices sourced from sfr-discover.fr, verified live on the official site (October 2026).
How to buy and install the SFR Discover
SFR Discover is a physical SIM card delivered by post — not an instant-download eSIM. The process takes a few days. Order before your arrival in France if possible.
Order the starter kit
Go to sfr-discover.fr and select your plan (150 GB at €9.99/month or 350 GB at €19.99/month). Pay online by card. The first month's service is included in the kit price. Delivery requires a French postal address.
Receive and insert
The SIM kit arrives by post within a few business days. Insert the nano-SIM into your unlocked phone. Your phone must not be locked to another carrier — if it is, contact your carrier to unlock it first.
Activate your line
Visit my.sfr-discover.fr on your phone or computer. Follow the activation steps to register your number. You will receive your French number during activation.
Manage recharges
Load credit into your SFR Discover wallet for future months, or enable automatic renewal so your plan continues uninterrupted. No bank account required — top up by card or via the app.
SFR Discover requires a French delivery address — plan ahead if you are arriving as a visitor. Order before your trip if staying with a host or at a fixed address. If you need instant connectivity on arrival without a wait, consider a tourist eSIM instead for short stays (see the alternatives further down this page).
Already an SFR or RED by SFR customer? How to activate your eSIM
If you have an existing SFR or RED by SFR mobile plan with a physical SIM, you can request an eSIM to replace it — for example when switching to a new eSIM-only phone, or to free up your SIM slot for another card.
SFR charges a one-time fee of €10 to convert your physical SIM to an eSIM. This applies to both SFR and RED by SFR subscriptions. The fee covers the SIM replacement regardless of reason — unlike Bouygues Telecom which offers free conversion in standard cases.
How to activate SFR eSIM: convert your physical SIM (step by step)
Log in to your account
Visit sfr.fr and sign in to your Mon Espace SFR account, or open the My SFR app on your current phone. RED by SFR customers: log in to your RED Space account.
Request the eSIM swap
Navigate to your line settings and select the option to replace your SIM with an eSIM. Confirm the €10 fee and validate the request.
Receive your QR code
SFR sends your eSIM QR code by email or in-app within minutes. Your physical SIM remains active until you scan the QR code.
Scan and activate
On your new phone: Settings → Mobile data → Add eSIM → Scan QR code. Requires a Wi-Fi connection. Your number and plan transfer immediately.
Transferring your SFR eSIM to a new phone
For RED by SFR, your eSIM QR code is saved in your RED client account and can be reused up to 5 times within 1 year — delete the eSIM profile from your old phone, then scan the same QR code on your new device. For SFR main brand subscribers, the QR code behaviour may differ: log in to Mon Espace SFR to retrieve or request a new QR code if needed. Keep your old phone active until the transfer is confirmed to avoid any service interruption.
Does SFR offer unlimited data, and is SFR Discover right for your stay?
SFR Discover delivers exceptional data volumes at a low monthly price — but it is a physical SIM card on a monthly cycle, not an instant eSIM for short trips. Here is where it excels and where alternatives serve you better.
Advantages
- ✓Very large monthly data allowances: 150 GB and 350 GB on the 5G network — among the largest volumes available on a no-contract SIM in France.
- ✓Unlimited calls and SMS in France, EU/DOM, and calls to 100 international destinations from France.
- ✓No commitment: cancel at any time with 10-day notice. No bank account required to maintain the prepaid balance.
- ✓32–38 GB EU/DOM data included — roaming across the EU and French overseas territories at no extra charge.
- ✓Tethering (personal hotspot), VoWiFi, and VoLTE all included.
- ✓First month of service included in the starter kit price.
- ✓Runs on SFR's 4G/5G network, one of the most extensive in France.
Drawbacks
- ✗No tourist eSIM — SFR Discover is a physical SIM card sent by post, requiring a French delivery address.
- ✗Monthly billing cycle only — not cost-effective for stays of less than 1 month.
- ✗Physical delivery takes several business days: not suitable for instant connectivity on arrival.
- ✗No day-based plans (7, 15, 30 days) like Bouygues My European SIM or Orange Travel eSIM.
- ✗Subscriber eSIM conversion costs €10 — Bouygues Telecom does it free in standard cases.
- ✗SFR Discover coverage outside Europe: not included — for worldwide data, choose Orange Travel eSIM.
Frequently asked questions
Does SFR offer a tourist eSIM for France? Read more Close
No. SFR does not have a tourist eSIM product. The nearest equivalent is SFR Discover — a no-contract prepaid physical SIM card available at sfr-discover.fr. It requires a French postal address for delivery and bills on a monthly cycle, making it better suited for stays of 1 month or more. For instant-activation eSIM plans valid for 7–30 days, Bouygues My European SIM and Orange Travel eSIM are the main alternatives — see the comparison below.
What is SFR Discover? Read more Close
SFR Discover (sfr-discover.fr) is SFR's no-contract prepaid SIM card brand. It offers two monthly plans: 150 GB at €9.99/month and 350 GB at €19.99/month, both including unlimited calls and SMS in France and the EU/DOM and calls to 100 international destinations. It is a physical SIM card sent by post — no eSIM is available on SFR Discover. The first month of service is included in the starter kit. Subsequent months are managed via a prepaid wallet at my.sfr-discover.fr.
Can I get an eSIM on RED by SFR? Read more Close
Yes. RED by SFR customers can convert their physical SIM to an eSIM via their RED Space customer account. The process is identical to SFR subscribers: request an eSIM swap in your account, receive a QR code by email, and scan it on your new phone. A one-time fee of €10 applies, as with SFR main-brand plans. Note that SFR Discover is a separate no-contract product and does not offer an eSIM option.
How much does SFR eSIM activation cost? Read more Close
For SFR and RED by SFR subscribers converting a physical SIM to an eSIM, the fee is €10. This is a one-time charge — your monthly plan cost does not change. SFR charges this fee in all cases, unlike Bouygues Telecom which offers free conversion in standard situations. SFR Discover (the prepaid no-contract product) does not offer eSIM at all.
Can I use SFR Discover in Europe? Read more Close
Yes. Both SFR Discover plans include data in the European Union and French overseas territories (DOM): 32 GB/month on the 150 GB plan and 38 GB/month on the 350 GB plan. This EU/DOM data is deducted from your monthly French allowance. Unlimited calls and SMS also extend across the EU and DOM. SFR Discover does not cover destinations outside Europe — for worldwide data coverage, Orange Travel eSIM covers 100+ destinations globally.
How do I recharge my SFR Discover SIM? Read more Close
Recharges can be topped up via your SFR Discover wallet at my.sfr-discover.fr. Monthly recharges are available at €9.99 (150 GB) and €19.99 (350 GB). You can also enable automatic renewal so the wallet is debited automatically each month. If you register a payment method (bank card or IBAN), the plan converts to a recurring monthly billing model. Unused wallet credit does not expire as long as your line remains active.
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