Yes, 100%. Buying a physical "prepaid" SIM at Madrid or Barcelona airport (from Orange, Vodafone, etc.) requires you to find the kiosk (which is often very crowded), wait in a long line, and go through a mandatory passport registration process as required by EU law. Our eSIM is 100% digital, requires no ID registration, and can be installed before you fly, so you are connected the moment you land.
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Is this easier than buying a local SIM card at Madrid (MAD) or Barcelona (BCN) Airport? Do I need ID?
Updated April 22, 2026
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