Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
BambooSIM vs Bcengi TravelPass
BambooSIM
Higher score in this comparison
Bcengi TravelPass
What sets them apart
| Compare | BambooSIMReviewVisitVisit | Bcengi TravelPassReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.95Lower | $10 |
| Countries covered | from 200 | 200 |
| Unlimited data | YesHas it | No |
| Reference plan prices | Indonesia from $4.95, Thailand from $5.99, South Korea from $5.99, France from $5.95, Europe from $5.95, US from $7.99, Japan from $8.95, UK from $17.99 (all USD, starting prices) | US $1.68/GB; UK $1.19/GB; Europe $1.19/GB; Japan $2.82/GB; Thailand $1.81/GB; Turkey $1.54/GB; Mexico $4.86/GB; Africa $7.35/GB; Caribbean $6.24/GB; Oceania $12.88/GB; top-ups $10/$25/$50/$100, no expiry |
| Fair use policy | No P2P/BitTorrent, no continuous streaming or oversized file transfers, no routers or proxies for multiple devices (typical Wi-Fi hotspot allowed); all plans prepaid and unused data cannot be carried over or refunded | No fair use cap; pay-as-you-go prepaid balance that never expires, metered and billed per kilobyte, no bundles |
| Networks | KDDI (au), SoftBank, AT&T, Verizon, A1 Telekom, Drei, T Mobile, Orange, Vodafone, EE, Telenor | AT&T, Verizon Wireless, 3, Everything Everywhere, O2, DOCOMO, KDDI Corporation, Rakuten, AIS GSM, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri, TELCEL GSM |
| Top-ups | No | YesHas it |
| 10 GB in Europe | $11.95 | $11.90Lower |
| 10 GB in the US | $15.99Lower | $16.80 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $28.20 |
Same on both: Hotspot sharing (Yes), 5G (Yes), Seller type (Mvno).
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Key differences
- BambooSIM scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at BambooSIM: $4.95 vs $10.
- Unlimited data: only BambooSIM.
- Networks: only BambooSIM offers KDDI (au), SoftBank, Verizon.
- Networks: only Bcengi TravelPass offers Verizon Wireless, 3, Everything Everywhere.
- Top-ups: only Bcengi TravelPass.
- 10 GB in Europe is lower at Bcengi TravelPass: $11.90 vs $11.95.
- 10 GB in the US is lower at BambooSIM: $15.99 vs $16.80.
- Region: only BambooSIM offers Local, Regional.
- Features: only BambooSIM offers Unlimited data.
Our verdict on each
BambooSIM
BambooSIM suits budget travellers who want broad country coverage on a prepaid plan, with prices starting at $4.95 and coverage of from 200 countries. It runs on major networks and offers unlimited data with hotspot sharing.
Bcengi TravelPass
Bcengi TravelPass suits short-trip travellers and light users who want one balance across 200 countries rather than a bundle per border. The prepaid balance never expires and there is no fair use cap, so heavy use is a top-up rather than a cutoff, which is a real change from fixed-quota plans.
Score breakdown
| Area | BambooSIM | Bcengi TravelPass |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherPlans start at $4.95, Europe at $11.95 and the US at $15.99. | 8.9Regional steps are steep: $28.20 for Japan against $11.90 for Europe, and $16.80 for the US. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.2A global profile, no fair use cap, a balance that never expires, and 5g, hotspot and instant activation in one plan. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.2 |
Which one suits you
Pick BambooSIM if cost, price from, unlimited data, and 10 gb in the us matter most.
Pick Bcengi TravelPass if top-ups and 10 gb in europe matter most.
What we checked
BambooSIM
- bamboosim.com: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- commissionfactory.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Bcengi TravelPass
- bcengi.com: 16 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- bcengi.org: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | BambooSIM | Bcengi TravelPass |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 6 of 926 | 19 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 6 of 918 | 19 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BambooSIM | Bcengi TravelPass |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more | 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Budget | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip, Long tripCovers more | Short trip |
| Legal entity | BambooSIM Pty. Ltd. | Dejitech, Inc. dba Bcengi |
| Headquarters | Australia | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2018 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email, Chat | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BambooSIM | Bcengi TravelPass | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.95above the median | $10highest quarter | $3.97 |
| Countries covered | from 200highest quarter | 200highest quarter | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | $11.95below the median | $11.90below the median | $12 |
| 10 GB in the US | $15.99above the median | $16.80above the median | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $28.20highest quarter | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
BambooSIM
Pros
- Prices start at $4.95, with Europe at $11.95 and the US at $15.99
- Coverage spans from 200 countries, above the site median of 74
- Unlimited data is available, and a typical Wi-Fi hotspot is allowed under the fair use policy
Cons
- Unused data cannot be carried over or refunded, since all plans are prepaid
- Phone is not among help centre, email and chat
Bcengi TravelPass
Pros
- A prepaid balance that never expires, so an unused top-up is not lost.
- Metered per kilobyte with no fair use cap, so there is no quota cliff mid-trip.
- Top-ups are available in several sizes, letting you load a lump sum before a long flight.
Cons
- Entry pricing starts at $10, above the €5 median across the site.
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy streaming and hotspot use draw the balance down quickly.
- Usage is metered per kilobyte against a prepaid balance, so topping up has to be planned into the trip rather than left to a bundle.
Who each suits
BambooSIM
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trips and longer stays who want one prepaid plan
- People wanting a single plan across from 200 countries rather than regional eSIMs
- Travellers who need 5G and hotspot sharing for maps and laptops
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who need a top-up mid-trip, since top-ups are no
- People who want unused data refunded or carried over
- Anyone who needs phone support, since phone is not among help centre, email and chat
Bcengi TravelPass
Who it suits
- Short trips that cross several borders, where one account is easier than a plan per country.
- Light users who would rather be metered per GB than buy a bundle they may not use.
- Travellers sharing a connection with a laptop or tablet while out.
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, where unlimited data is the priority rather than paying per kilobyte.
- eSIMGo.is, if the entry price decides it: it starts at $0.99.
- SimToIsrael, if a tighter entry price matters more: it starts at $25.
Country by country
| Country | BambooSIM | Bcengi TravelPass |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| Andorra | No | Yes |
| Anguilla | No | Yes |
| Antigua and Barbuda | No | Yes |
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Armenia | No | Yes |
| Aruba | No | Yes |
8 of 194 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
BambooSIM
What does a BambooSIM plan cost?+
Plans start at $4.95. A Europe plan is $11.95 and a United States plan is $15.99. Prices vary by country, and all plans are prepaid, so the amount is set before you travel.
How many countries does BambooSIM cover?+
BambooSIM covers from 200 countries, which is well above the site median of 74. Plans come as local, regional and global options, so a single trip across several countries can sit under one plan.
Bcengi TravelPass
How much does Bcengi TravelPass cost?+
Entry pricing starts at $10, and published rates are per GB rather than fixed bundles, so cost follows usage. A Europe allowance is $11.90, a Japan allowance is $28.20 and the US is $16.80. Top-ups are available in several sizes and carry no expiry.
Does the eSIM give unlimited data?+
Unlimited data is not offered. Bcengi TravelPass runs on a pay-as-you-go prepaid balance, metered and billed per kilobyte, with no bundles and no fair use cap. Heavy use simply draws the balance down rather than triggering a cutoff, and top-ups can be added at any time.