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Airalo vs Yesim

Airalo wins on brand trust and global coverage breadth, but Yesim is the clear winner for affiliate marketers and frequent travelers thanks to its lifetime recurring commissions, 90-day cookie window, and Pay & Fly balance that never expires.

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Airalo
3
wins
1
ties
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Yesim
6
wins
Comparison Dimension 🌍 Airalo ✈️ Yesim
Commission rate (first sale)
10%
✓ 10–18%
Recurring commission
None (0%)
✓ 7% lifetime
Cookie duration
30 days
✓ 90 days
Country coverage
✓ 200+
180+
Brand recognition
✓ Industry leader
Growing
Balance expiry
Per-plan expiry
✓ Pay & Fly (never expires)
Virtual phone number
No
✓ Yes (included)
Minimum payout
✓ $15
€25 (~$28)
Promo code attribution
No
✓ Yes (cookie-free fallback)
5G support
Yes (select countries)
Yes (select countries)
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Airalo

The world's first eSIM store — 200+ destinations

Try Airalo 10% off your first purchase
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Yesim

Lifetime commissions + Pay & Fly never-expiring balance

Try Yesim 5% off + bonus data

Airalo vs Yesim — FAQ

Which is better for a one-time trip: Airalo or Yesim?
For a single short trip, Airalo is slightly easier to use and has marginally better coverage in niche destinations. However, Yesim's Pay & Fly balance means unused data carries over, making it better value if you travel multiple times per year.
Can I earn more as an affiliate with Yesim vs Airalo?
Yes — Yesim's 90-day cookie (3x Airalo's 30 days) captures more attributed sales, and its 7% lifetime recurring commission means you keep earning on every recharge. Over a 12-month period, a Yesim referral can earn 2–3x more than an Airalo referral.
Do Airalo and Yesim use the same networks?
It varies by country. In Japan, Airalo uses SoftBank while Yesim uses NTT Docomo. In Thailand, both use AIS. Check our country-specific pages for the exact roaming partner in your destination.

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