How to Set Up Dual SIM with eSIM — Keep Your Number

Use Dual SIM: Your Number + Travel eSIM Data

Dual SIM lets you keep your regular phone number active for calls and texts while using a travel eSIM for data. This is the most common and recommended setup for travelers. Bcengi TravelPass is a pay-as-you-go eSIM — you only pay for data you use, with no bundles, no expiry, and no contracts. One eSIM works in 200+ countries.

How Dual SIM Works

• Your physical SIM (or primary eSIM) handles calls, texts, and your phone number
• Your Bcengi eSIM handles mobile data at local rates
• Both work simultaneously — no switching needed

iPhone Setup

1. Install your Bcengi eSIM (Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM)
2. Go to Settings → Cellular
3. Under Cellular Data, select your Bcengi line
4. Under Default Voice Line, keep your regular SIM selected
5. Tap on the Bcengi line and enable Data Roaming
6. Optional: Turn off Allow Cellular Data Switching to prevent your phone from using your regular SIM for data (which would incur roaming charges)

Android / Samsung Setup

1. Install your Bcengi eSIM
2. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs (Samsung: Connections → SIM Manager)
3. Set Mobile Data to your Bcengi eSIM
4. Set Calls and SMS to your regular SIM
5. Enable Data Roaming for the Bcengi line
6. Check that APN is set to globaldata for the Bcengi eSIM

Important Tips

• Disable data on your regular SIM to avoid roaming charges from your home carrier
• Bcengi is data-only — it does not replace your phone number or SMS
• Apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Telegram work over Bcengi data
• iMessage and regular SMS will use your physical SIM as normal

Ready to stay connected on your next trip? Get your Bcengi eSIM at bcengi.com — set up in minutes, pay only for what you use.