FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Note: You can always dial 00 instead of + when making outgoing calls. For example, to reach OneSimCard customer service in the USA you can just dial 001 617 3138888.

You should consult the phone manual for this info. Different manufacturers have specific ways to access the '+' key, so make sure you know yours.

Here are few known ways:

• Bosch: Press and hold the star (*) key until the "+" sign appears.
• Motorola: Press and hold the zero key until the "+" sign appears.
• Nokia: Press the star (*) key twice in rapid succession.
• Pocket PC: Pull up the keyboard, hit the <123> button in the top left corner, and select "+" from the resulting screen.
• Samsung: Press and hold the zero key until the "+" sign appears.
• Sony Ericsson: Press and hold the zero key until the "+" sign appears.
• Treo 270: Press the blue button and then the "G" key.

Unless otherwise noted, all phones sold on OneSimCard.com come with our standard 90-day replacement warranty. This warranty covers any mechanical defects, but does not include damage due to Acts of God, neglect, water damage, or other intentional or unintentional abuses of the phone. OneSimCard does offer extended warranties available for purchase.

Your order will be shipped the next business day.

We offer several delivery options for shipments to the USA:

• USPS First Class Mail Package

Your order should arrive in 1-5 business days,Tracking is available for US deliveries. It is not available for international deliveries.

• USPS Priority mail
  Your order should arrive within 2-3 business days, but it is not guaranteed. You will be provided tracking details with this method
• UPS UPS Next Day Early.
  Delivery guaranteed by 10 AM or 3 PM.
• UPS 2^nd Day Air
  Delivery is guaranteed in 2 business days.
• UPS Next Day
  Next day delivery to most locations in the USA.
• UPS Next Day Saver

Next day delivery to most locations in the USA

• UPS Ground
  Delivery guaranteed in 1-6 business days depending on the destination from Boston, where we ship from.
• USPS Express Mail Large Envelope or Flat

1-2 business days

For orders shipped outside of USA:

• International Air Mail - usually takes 5 to 30 business days, no tracking
• US Postal Service International Priority - delivery time depends on the country
• UPS International - 2-6 business days - depends on the country and location in the country. This is the most reliable shipping option.

You will get more detailed information about the delivery to your destination when you start placing your order.

Any eSIM order does not require any shipping so this is a great way to avoid shipping costs and time. Just download and go!

Yes! Just select "nano size" or buy a 3-in-1 SIM that contains all 3 sim sizes during checkout.

New SIM card orders with PENs

Your monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual subscription to a Personal Extra Number starts the moment your order has been shipped. If you do not need your Extra Number to be active right away, you can always wait and order an Extra Number later at any time by logging into your account.

eSIM orders on onesimcard.com do not require shipping.

PENs added to existing SIM cards

These PEN subscriptions are activated right after the order has been processed. The activation is virtuallyinstant, unless your PEN order requires additional documents for verification. Please see the local number information page for the list of any additional document requirements by country.

Free Trial PENs

Many SIM cards come with Free Trial PENs that are inactive by default. You can activate Free trial PENs at any time from your account.

BANK SMS Verification PEN

The SMS Verification PEN is the only PEN that can be used without a SIM card. These PENs are activated instantly if ordered on their own or added to an existing active SIM card.

 

The OneSimCard Money Fund allows you to pay for OneSimCard services by means other than credit cards and also by Visa and Master Cards enrolled in the credit card security programs:

• Bitcoins
• Visa credit card participating in the Verified By Visa Program
• Master Card participating in the Master Card Secure Code Program.

 

Once you deposit money into your OneSimCard Money Fund through one of above methods, you can use this fund to recharge your SIM(s), order a second number, or make any other payment for orders placed at OneSimCard.com.

OneSimCard Money Fund additions are non-refundable. However, the money you put into the fund does not expire. There are no fees applied to the fund maintenance either.

Example 1

You are in Kenya and can't pay using a credit card. You would like to purchase a OneSimCard SIM for $39.95, and also be able to add airtime (recharge) later. You will also need to pay for shipping.

First step - you need to add funds to your OneSimCard Money Fund. It's up to you what amount you would like to send us, but it should be large enough to cover your purchases. Let's say you posted $200.00 to your OneSimCard Money Fund.

Once the money is received, we will send you a confirmation email. Then you can log in to your OneSimCard.com account and place your order. It will be instantly processed and the money will be deducted from your OneSimCard Money Fund account.

Example 2

You have 3 SIM cards and 3 personal second numbers.

You want to set up auto-recharge for SIM1 and SIM2 in $25 increments and the third one in $50 increments. You also want to extend (recharge) your Second Numbers every month.

Let's say you put $500 into your OneSimCard Money Fund account. Now you can set up $25 auto-recharges on your 2 SIMs and $50 auto-recharge for your 3rd SIM, as well as and automatic extension of your second number.

This option allows many users around the word to take advantage of OneSimCard.com services without using a credit card.

Example 3

You use your credit card account to add money to the 1SIMCard Money Fund. The transaction from a credit cardl is instant. Funds will be instantly added to your 1SIM Card Money Fund, and then you can use the Money Fund to make any purchase at OneSimCard.com.

 

Yes. If you would like to upgrade your Standard, Plus, Europe & More, Expedition version SIM card to a Universal, DataMax, or DataMax eSIM SIM card, or upgrade a regular size SIM card to a micro-SIM card (for example, to use in an iPhones) then place your order online by selecting the product option on our Mobile Accessories page here. In the shopping cart you will be able to select your upgrade.

 

It does not cost more to dial an international mobile number using OneSimCard service on traditional cellular connections. You will receive the same very low per minute rate whether calling to a mobile phone or to a land line. 

 

For OneSim VoIP, the cost of calling Mobile numbers is typically higher than calling landlines, but this method is still less than traditional voice calls in most countries..

You can find all rates listed on our Rates & Coverage page.