Where To Get A SIM Card In Warsaw

Getting connected in Warsaw is easy and affordable. Whether you use your existing plan, pick up a local prepaid SIM in the city centre, or set up an eSIM before you fly, here is everything you need to know.

Złote Tarasy shopping mall has all the key mobile stores.

At a Glance: Your Options In Warsaw

Option	Best for	Approx. cost
EU plan (existing)	EU citizens	Free (check fair use cap)
UK plan (O2, Vodafone, Three)	UK citizens on eligible plans	Free (check fair use cap)
UK plan (EE and others)	Short stays	~£2.47/day
eSIM (Airalo, Nomad)	Short trips, light data use	From ~4€ (1GB)
eSIM (Holafly)	Longer stays, heavy data use	From ~$11 (3 days unlimited)
Local SIM (Orange, Play, T-Mobile, Plus)	Any visitor wanting a local number	From ~20–50zł/month

Mobile Roaming For EU Citizens

EU and EEA citizens can use their existing phone contract in Poland exactly as they would at home, with no additional charges. EU roaming rules have been in place since 2017 and are guaranteed until at least 2032. Your operator may apply a fair use data cap while you are abroad — worth checking before you travel — but for a typical city break this is rarely a practical issue. Make sure overseas use is enabled on your phone, and your operator will usually send a welcome message confirming the policy when you arrive in Poland.

If you bought a SIM in another EU country as a traveller, it will usually be valid in Poland. However, note that Polish SIMs do not offer the same roaming terms in return — see the General Advice section below.

Mobile Roaming For UK Citizens

Since the UK left the EU, free roaming in Poland is no longer universal for British travellers. The situation now depends on your specific network and plan:

• O2: Included across 49 European destinations; 25GB monthly fair use cap.
• Vodafone: Included across 51 European destinations; 25GB monthly fair use cap.
• Three: Go Roam service covers Poland for eligible plans.
• EE: Requires a Roam Abroad pass (~£2.47/day) on most plans; available in 47 destinations.

Check your specific contract before you travel — the difference between paying nothing and paying £2.47 per day adds up quickly on a longer Warsaw trip. EE customers spending more than three or four days in Warsaw are often better off with a local SIM or eSIM.

Mobile Roaming For Non-EU and Non-UK Visitors

For travellers from the US, Canada, Australia, and beyond, international roaming packages from home networks can be expensive — US daily passes typically cost around $12, and without a pass, costs can be much higher. For stays of more than a couple of days, a local Polish SIM or an eSIM purchased before departure will almost always be better value.

General Advice For Buying A Polish SIM Card

To buy a SIM in Poland, you will need an unlocked phone and your passport — EU regulations require ID for all SIM registrations since January 2023. Network staff can usually get everything registered and working within 10 to 15 minutes.

Poland has four main networks: Orange, T-Mobile, Play, and Plus. All offer competitive prepaid (na kartę) plans with generous data allowances and unlimited calls and texts to Polish numbers. Prices are kept low by strong competition between them.

• Orange
• T-Mobile
• Play
• Plus (Polish-only site)

Please note: Polish SIMs are designed for use within Poland. EU regulations allow you to roam on a Polish SIM in other EU countries, but the allowance is calculated at a reduced rate — a Polish package with 10GB of data, for example, may only give you 1–2GB in France or Germany. If you need a multi-country European SIM, Poland is not the right country to buy one.

A limited range of SIMs are available at Warsaw’s Chopin Airport.

Buying A SIM Card At Warsaw Airport

Warsaw Chopin Airport has no dedicated mobile phone or SIM card shops, so we recommend waiting until you reach central Warsaw.

If you need to get online immediately, the airport offers free and unlimited WiFi — connect to the “Chopin-Airport” network and follow the on-screen instructions. No registration details are required. You can reconnect after two hours as many times as you like.

There are limited power points near main seating areas (standard European sockets — bring an adapter if needed), and free yellow public phones for calls to Polish mobiles and landlines. You will find one in Arrivals, under the escalator near the Meeting Point.

If you cannot wait until you reach the city, the Relay store near Arrivals 1 (open 6am–9pm) stocks SIM starter packs from all four main providers. The shop is bright red and easy to spot. Staff can help with the basics, though we recommend getting your SIM properly set up at a network store in town.

The Orange store in the Złote Tarasy mall is a good place to buy.

Buying A SIM Card In Złote Tarasy

One of the easiest places to compare deals and get a SIM properly set up is Złote Tarasy, a large shopping mall right in the centre of Warsaw, a short walk from the Palace of Culture and Science. Orange, Plus, and T-Mobile stores are all on Level 0. The mall is open 9am–10pm Monday to Saturday and 9am–9pm on Sundays.

For directions, use the Jakdojade journey planner and aim for the Dworzec Centralny bus stops.

Simply go into one of the stores and ask about prepaid SIM options. Staff in Warsaw city centre stores generally speak good English. Get the rep to set up the SIM, confirm it is registered, and check that everything is working before you leave. You will need your passport and an unlocked phone. The process typically takes less than 10 minutes.

Buying An Orange SIM Card

Orange is a solid choice for visitors — they have specific packages aimed at foreign travellers and the best 4G population coverage in Poland at 99%. Current prepaid plans include tourist-focused options (5GB/5 days and 15GB/14 days) as well as standard monthly plans. Prices and offers change frequently, so check the current deals in store or on the Orange website before committing.

The setup process is straightforward:

1. Buy a starter SIM and swap it for your existing card. It makes sense to do this at an official Orange store in Złote Tarasy, where staff can help and answer questions.
2. You will need to register the SIM with your passport. Ask the staff member to confirm everything is set up and working correctly before you leave.
3. Your starter pack may cover your entire stay, or you can top up as needed.
4. To upgrade or activate additional packages, you can do so in store, via the Mój Orange app (available in English), or by calling the English-speaking helpline on +48 510 100 100. In-store is easiest for first-time users.
5. When your trip is over, switch your original SIM back in and your phone will return to normal.

T-Mobile is also worth considering. Their English-speaking helpline is at 602 900 000 (press # for English), and their Mój T-Mobile app supports Polish, English, and Ukrainian. Their flagship prepaid plan offers effectively unlimited data for 50zł per month.

eSIM Options For Warsaw

If your phone supports eSIM (most iPhones from the XS onwards, and most recent Android flagships), this is the most convenient option for many visitors. Activate a data plan before you fly — no SIM card required on arrival. Your phone must be carrier-unlocked.

• Airalo: Data-only plans from around €4 (1GB) to €12 (10GB/30 days). Runs on the Plus network. Best for short trips.
• Holafly: Unlimited-data plans by duration. From around $11 (3 days) to $96.50 (30 days). WhatsApp calling supported. Best for longer stays or heavy data users.
• Nomad: Plans from $4.50 (1GB) to $30 (20GB), on Orange and Play networks with 5G available in central Warsaw. Their Europe-wide 50GB plan at $29 is excellent for multi-country trips.

All four Polish carriers also offer eSIM direct — ask in store.

Warsaw SIM Card Map

You can find the Złote Tarasy shopping mall and mobile providers listed above in the Warsaw map below.

Each type of landmark has a different colour marker on the map:

• YELLOW: Warsaw Sightseeing
• BLUE: Warsaw Hotels
• RED: Warsaw Places To Eat – Michelin restaurants are DARK RED
• ORANGE: Warsaw Nightlife
• PURPLE: Shopping In Warsaw
• GREEN: Warsaw Transportation

Click on a marker and it will give you the name of the landmark, with a brief description and links for more information and directions. You can pan, scroll, and zoom around the map, or use the + or – buttons in the bottom left of the map to zoom in and out.

Click on the icon in the top left corner for an index of every location, sorted by category. Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want. Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.

Each category is on a different layer, which can be switched on and off. So you can just see the Hotel or Restaurant pins, for example.

If you are using the map on your phone, open the Visit Warsaw map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.