The add-data route
- Open the Nomad app and go to My eSIM.
- Select the eSIM you are using.
- Choose Add More Data if the option is available.
- Pick the add-on and complete checkout.
- Check the plan status in the app before relying on it.
Nomad says an add-on becomes active automatically as the original plan expires or runs out. The exact availability depends on the eSIM, so check early in the trip—not on a platform with no Wi-Fi and 1% data left.
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What if you already ran out?
Nomad's guidance says you cannot add more data once the eSIM has expired or data is exhausted. You may need a new eSIM. Its web-purchase guidance also says additional data is not currently available on the web in the same way as the iOS app, so know your app access before travelling.
Add-on versus new plan
| Situation | Better move |
|---|---|
| Add More Data appears and plan remains active | Buy the add-on early |
| Plan has expired or data is gone | Buy a new eSIM if needed |
| New country not included | Buy a plan that covers the new destination |
| You need a much larger amount for work | Compare a larger new plan against several add-ons |
Do not expect remaining data to transfer into the add-on. Nomad says leftover original-plan data does not roll over.
Reduce the chance of needing it
Turn off cloud photo sync, auto-updates and high-quality video playback on mobile data. Download offline maps and entertainment on Wi-Fi. If you use hotspot for a laptop, budget as though the laptop is the plan owner—it can consume data much faster than the phone. See our hotspot and tethering guide for data-budgeting tips.
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FAQ
Can every Nomad eSIM be topped up?
No. Nomad says not every eSIM supports add-ons; check the plan/app before relying on it.
Can I extend the validity of Nomad eSIM?
Nomad says validity cannot be extended. An add-on may let you continue with the same eSIM where supported.
Does unused data roll into the add-on?
No. Nomad says remaining original-plan data does not roll over.
Bottom line
Check usage before it becomes urgent. If an add-on is offered, buy it while the plan is still active; if not, choose a new plan with the correct coverage.
Checked against Nomad's add-more-data guidance, data-exhaustion help and validity/add-on help.