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SIM Cards in Saint Kitts & Nevis: The Best Prepaid Plans | 2024 Guide

Saint Kitts & Nevis – one of six countries with and in their names.

The dual-island nation is primarily known for its beaches, resorts & lovely weather.

Located in the Lesser Antilles, you will not be missing out on sunshine while in Antigua and Barbuda.

Sure, you can spend all your time on the beach while in this country, but there are plenty of other things you can do there.

You should visit the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park.

Mount Liamuiga is absolutely stunning.

And if you really prefer to be on the beach all day, head to Pinneys Beach and sunbathe in peace.

But before you post these incredible photos online, you should know that international roaming can be expensive.

That is why you should get a local SIM card to enjoy local rates.

Fortunately, SIM cards are not crazy expensive in Saint Kitts & Nevis.

You can get a Saint Kittitian and Nevisian SIM card for 23.40 XCD (8.65 USD) from Digicel. Flow even hands out SIM cards for free, but be prepared to purchase a plan or top-up on the spot. SIM cards are not sold at Saint Kitts/Basseterre-Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) nor Nevis/Charlestown-Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV).

Flow's cheapest plan, Prepaid 1 Day Plan, costs 5 XCD (1.85 USD), so SIM cards are truly inexpensive in Saint Kitts & Nevis.

In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Let's get started.

Buying a SIM Card in Saint Kitts & Nevis Guide (logos of Flow & Digicel)

Original publication: 12th of March 2020. Last updated: 15th of January 2024.


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Can You Buy a SIM Card in Saint Kitts & Nevis?

You can buy a Saint Kittitian and Nevisian SIM card from Digicel and Flow as a tourist. There is nothing preventing travelers from buying a SIM card in Saint Kitts & Nevis.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

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Moreover, your phone has to support the frequencies used in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Finally, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Saint Kittitian and Nevisian SIM card.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Saint Kitts & Nevis?

You can get a Saint Kittitian and Nevisian SIM card in the official stores of Digicel and Flow. They are not available at Saint Kitts/Basseterre-Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) nor Nevis/Charlestown-Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV).

You can expect to pay the following for Saint Kittitian and Nevisian SIM cards:

  • Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis: Free! But expect to purchase a plan on the spot
  • Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis: 23.40 XCD

Currently, none of the Dominican mobile operators have SIM targeting tourists (also known as tourist or visitor SIM cards or plans).

For up-to-date XCD:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Can You Use Your Phone in Saint Kitts & Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis GSM for their cellular communications, meaning that you need a GSM-capable phone to use your phone in the country. Fortunately, there is about a 99% chance your phone supports GSM.

Besides that, you need to be aware of the ITU Regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world.

Although there are 3 ITU Regions, you only need to know these two terms: American frequencies and European frequencies.

Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3) typically use European frequencies, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using European frequencies without issues.

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean), ITU Region 2, use American frequencies, which are different from the European frequencies.

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Saint Kitts and Nevis use a mix of American frequencies and European frequencies for 2G and 3G, depending on the mobile operator. 4G/LTE is exclusively on American frequencies.

If you bought your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, you want to go with Flow Saint Kitts and Nevis.

It supports traditional American frequencies on 2G, 3G & 4G/LTE, meaning that you can take full advantage of its network.

If you purchased your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, you want to go with Digicel Saint Kitts and Nevis.

It supports traditional European frequencies on 2G and 3G, but you will not be able to use its 4G/LTE network.

Suppose you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support. In that case, you can go with any mobile operator, as your phone will support both American frequencies and European frequencies, even on 4G/LTE.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Saint Kitts & Nevis

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Saint Kitts & Nevis has two mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

  • Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis
  • Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis

The following frequencies are used in Saint Kitts & Nevis:

  • 2G: 850 MHz, 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 13 & Band 17)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Saint Kitts & Nevis, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains why.

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VoLTE & VoWiFi in Saint Kitts & Nevis

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFI calling) are not offered by the mobile operators in Saint Kitts and Nevis (yet).

This means that when you make a call, your phone will downgrade to 3G (or 2G when 3G is not available) instead of staying connected to 4G/LTE.

This is also why you often cannot use mobile while calling if not connected to WiFi.

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Saint Kitts & Nevis

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5G NR is not available in Saint Kitts & Nevis as of 2022, and the Saint Kittitian and Nevisian government has not made any indications of when it will auction 5G licenses.

Best SIM Card Saint Kitts & Nevis

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Saint Kitts & Nevis, I recommend going with Digicel. Its 4G/LTE coverage is better than Flow's. Moreover, Digicel has attractive plans (Prime Bundles) with dedicated data allowances for Prime apps, TikTok & YouTube (up to 45 GB per app).

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Best eSIM in Saint Kitts & Nevis

Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Saint Kitts & Nevis yet.

Note that the Kittitian and Nevisian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Saint Kitts & Nevis.

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the four best eSIMs for Saint Kitts & Nevis:

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Saint Kitts & Nevis, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Saint Kitts & Nevis, you better check out my Saint Kitts & Nevis eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

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SIM Card Registration in Saint Kitts & Nevis 

SIM card registration with your passport information is required in Saint Kitts & Nevis. It will be done at the point of sale.

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Saint Kitts & Nevis Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

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The Caribbean is not known for being a cheap travel region.

With many luxurious resorts and PRISTINE beaches, it is somewhat understandable why the region is a bit high-class (with some exceptions, like the Dominican Republic and Haiti).

But what about mobile data costs? Are they cheap in Saint Kitts & Nevis?

They are not cheap, but they are not expensive either.

The average price for 1 GB of data in Saint Kitts & Nevis is 3.70 USD, around the Caribbean average of 4.44 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.

Just a year ago, the average cost of 1 GB of data was 7 USD more than now.

Compared to 2019's numbers, the average cost of 1 GB of data decreased by 75.2%.

While there is not much information about mobile data speeds in the country because not many people do speed tests there, I can mention something about speeds.

Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis claims the maximum achievable speed you can get on their network is 35 Mbps.

But remember, this is the maximum speed – you will most likely get speeds ranging between 10 Mbps and 25 Mbps.

With reasonably priced SIM cards, close to excellent nationwide coverage, decent mobile download speeds, and average mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Saint Kitts & Nevis.

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Currency in Saint Kitts & Nevis

East Caribbean Dollar Notes (5, 10, 20, 50 & 100)
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Saint Kitts & Nevis uses the East Caribbean Dollar with the symbol XCD (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as ECD, EC$, or $. For example, 25 ECD = ECD/EC$/$ 25.

XCD is pegged 2.70:1 to the US Dollar (USD), meaning that 2.70 XCD is 1 USD. 27. 05 XCD would be 10 USD. 270 is 100 USD, etc.

1 XCD is 0.37 USD, 10 XCD is 3.70 USD, 100 XCD is 37 USD – you know the drill.

For up-to-date XCD:your currency (let's say Euro) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).

I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.

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Saint Kitts & Nevis Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis & Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis, and go through:

  • Background information
  • Mobile coverage
  • SIM card types, prices & availability
  • Recharge/top-up information
  • Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)

With that being said, let’s see what Saint Kitts & Nevis have to offer to us.


Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis 

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Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis, just Digicel, is one of the two mobile operators in Saint Kitts & Nevis.

Digicel, as a company, is active in many other Caribbean nations, Central America & Oceania.

Digicel uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 13 & Band 17)

This is what you will learn about Digicel:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Digicel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis

Digicel has the best 4G/LTE coverage in Saint Kitts & Nevis.

4G/LTE reception is available almost everywhere in Saint Kitts.

The same counts for Northern Nevis. However, you will most likely deal with 3G reception on Southern Nevis.

Below is Digicel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis

You can get a Digicel SIM card for 23.40 XCD in Digicel stores. They are not sold at Saint Kitts/Basseterre-Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) nor Nevis/Charlestown-Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV).

You may have to dial *122# to activate your Digicel SIM card if your SIM card does not work upon purchase.

Dial *129# to see your Digicel phone number.

Dial *141# to access the Digicel menu.

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Digicel has no eSIMs.

Note that the Kittitian and Nevisian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Saint Kitts & Nevis (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Saint Kitts & Nevis (Kittcom) eSIM from Airalo with (1 GB of data for 7 daystop-ups are available).

Saint Kitts & Nevis Kittcom eSIM Airalo
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Holafly recently introduced upgraded the Caribbean eSIM, covering 16 countries with 6 GB 7 GB of data for 15 days, costing 54 USD/57 EUR/49 GBP/84 AUD/74 CAD.

The Holafly Caribbean eSIM can be used in the following 16 countries:

  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Aruba
  • Barbados
  • Bermuda
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Dominica
  • French Guiana
  • Haiti
  • Jamaica
  • Martinique
  • Saint Kitts & Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
  • Trinidad & Tobago
  • Turks & Caicos Islands

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

TIP: check out my Best Saint Kitts & Nevis Republic eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Saint Kitts & Nevis.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis

Digicel top-up vouchers are sold in Digicel stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.

To top up your Digicel SIM card, dial *125*VoucherCode# or dial *141# and follow the instructions.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *125*123456#.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *120# or *141# to check your Digicel balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Digicel app (Android/iOS).

Digicel App
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Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis

Digicel has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Prepaid Prime Bundles (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

I will list all the prices in XCD (East Caribbean Dollar).

To convert XCD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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The following Prepaid Prime Bundles plans are available, which can be activated through the MyDigicel app or by dialing *141#:

PricePlanDataSocial Data 1Local MinutesValidity
5 USD1 Day Digicel Prime Bundle2 GB1 GB/app100 minutes1 day
15 USD3 Day Digicel Prime Bundle4 GB3 GB/appUnlimited3 days
25 USDHero 7 Day Prime Bundle10 GB7 GB/appUnlimited 27 days
60 USD14 Day Digicel Prime Bundle12 GB30 GB/appUnlimited14 days
90 USD30 Day New Prime Bundle10 GB30 GB/app1000 minutes30 days
130 USD30 Day Digicel Prime Bundle40 GB30 GB/appUnlimited30 days

1 for BiP, GoLoud, HBO Max, Loop, SportsMax, Spotify, TikTok & YouTube
2 to Digicel Caribbean (Anguilla, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Caymand Islands, Curaçao, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines & the Turks and Caicos Islands – NOT to Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, Jamaica & Haiti), Canada, the United Kingdom (fixed), the United States & Venezuela (Movistar Venezuela)

Prepaid Prime Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, dial *141#.

Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis Prepaid Prime Bundles

APN/Internet Settings – Digicel Saint Kitts & Nevis

  • Name: Digicel
  • APN: web

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis 

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Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis, just Flow, is one of the two mobile operators in Saint Kitts & Nevis.

Flow is a brand by Cable & Wireless used throughout the Caribbean.

Flow uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
  • 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 13 & Band 17)

This is what you will learn about Flow:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Flow SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis

Flow has extensive coverage in Saint Kitts & Nevis.

While Flow's 4G/LTE coverage on Saint Kitts is extensive, 4G/LTE reception is weak in Nevis.

You will often be on 3G.

Below is Flow's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis

You can get a Flow SIM card for free in Flow stores. However, be prepared to purchase a plan or top-up when getting your free SIM card. They are not sold at Saint Kitts/Basseterre-Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) nor Nevis/Charlestown-Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV).

Flow St Kitts and Nevis SIM Card Price
© Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis

Dial *129# to access the Flow menu.

Dial *555# to see your Flow phone number.

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Flow has no eSIMs.

Note that the Kittitian and Nevisian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Saint Kitts & Nevis (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Saint Kitts & Nevis (Kittcom) eSIM from Airalo with (1 GB of data for 7 daystop-ups are available).

Saint Kitts & Nevis Kittcom eSIM Airalo
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TIP: check out my Best Saint Kitts & Nevis Republic eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Saint Kitts & Nevis.

Holafly recently introduced upgraded the Caribbean eSIM, covering 16 countries with 6 GB 7 GB of data for 15 days, costing 54 USD/57 EUR/49 GBP/84 AUD/74 CAD.

The Holafly Caribbean eSIM can be used in the following 16 countries:

  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Aruba
  • Barbados
  • Bermuda
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Dominica
  • French Guiana
  • Haiti
  • Jamaica
  • Martinique
  • Saint Kitts & Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
  • Trinidad & Tobago
  • Turks & Caicos Islands

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis

Flow top-up vouchers are sold in Flow stores, including grocery stores, gas stations & bars.

To top up your Flow SIM card, dial *129# and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *120# or *129# to check your Flow balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Flow app (Android/iOS).

Flow App
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Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis

Flow has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Super Combo Prepaid Plans. It includes data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

I will list all the prices in XCD (East Caribbean Dollar).

To convert XCD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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The following Super Combo Prepaid Plans are available by dialing the activation code:

PricePlanDataSocial Data 1, 2On-Net MinutesLocal SMS 3ValidityActivation Code
5 XCD1 Day2 GBUnlimitedUnlimited50 SMS1 day*244*0#
15 XCD3 Day4 GBUnlimitedUnlimited150 SMS3 days*244*1#
25 XCD7 Day10 GBUnlimitedUnlimited350 SMS7 days*244*2#
100 XCD30 Day15 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1000 SMS30 days*244*3#

1 for full use of WhatsApp & Facebook
2 +unlimited Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter & WhatsApp messaging
3 to Flow Caribbean (Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago & the Turks and Caicos Islands) Canada, the United Kingdom (fixed) & the United States

Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis Always On Plan

APN/Internet Settings – Flow Saint Kitts & Nevis

  • Name: Flow Internet
  • APN: ppinternet

Note: do not use just “internet” as a prepaid customer. That APN is reserved for postpaid customers. Leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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