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  1. CA_Pilgrim

    Phones, Sim Cards, Choices and Questions, Oh, So Many Questions!

    ...bit more data. Fast forward to this year and my planned Portuguese Camino in May/June, my original plan was to buy a new phone capable of dual SIM cards, but for various reasons I opted to stick with my current phone. I was going to purchase a SIM card in Lisbon, but after doing more...
  2. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Google's Pixel lineup of phones also have dual physical SIM and eSIM. I'm not arguing against @trecile and Samsung's phones (or any other) because I haven't done comparisons but I've been happy with my Pixels. Here are some reasons you may like them too. The "a" series (e.g., Pixel 7a) have the...
  3. trecile

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    The new Samsung Galaxy phones all have dual eSIM capabability. While you are getting a new phone you might want to consider switching to T-Mobile if it works well in your area. Many of their plans offer free roaming data while abroad, and they have discounted plans if you are over 55. The...
  4. Calvin & Hobbes

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I once had a real dual Sim phone years ago. It seems few phones have this now. Be careful if they say they do. My current Motorola phone (Android) can accept 2 Sims, BUT, one of the slots has dual purposes. It is also the slot for an SD card. So, my phone can have either 2 sims or 1 sim + sd...
  5. CA_Pilgrim

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I'm currently in the market for a new (Android) phone and a dual SIM is one of the features I'll be looking for. My daughter had this feature on her new (Apple) phone and she said it came in handy on a trip to Italy. I'm planning a Portuguese Camino for this May. On my 2022 Camino, I brought...
  6. D

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I'am from Canada and I was worried about the 2 step Authenticator also when I went to Spain. But I never needed it. But I always physically used my card and never had to use it purchase anything online. Plus also my bank also won't use email as a way to get Authenticator code. Going again this...
  7. trecile

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I just checked the Mint Mobile site, and their international rates aren't really any better than AT&T and Verizon. https://www.mintmobile.com/features/international-roaming/ But perhaps you are only using your phone with Wifi? https://www.mintmobile.com/features/wifi-calling-text/
  8. t2andreo

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I have not needed to do it yet. By the time I am able to get back to Spain and the Camino, I will likely have upgraded my phone. We shall see. Thanks for the assist. Tom
  9. Liddybee

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I’m also with Rogers so your information is very relevant David. If I get an eSIM package online before I go I’m assuming I would also know my Spanish number to change to should the bank allow. Am I correct in this assumption?
  10. David Tallan

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I had dual SIM, but it was certainly a problem. I could access my Canadian number, but if I did that would trigger a $15/day roaming charge from Rogers. I learned very quickly to try and avoid that, which meant not paying for things online with Visa. You may want to check with your bank before...
  11. A

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    ...somewhat like this too). Cheap rates with Mint. Once you have wifi anywhere in the world, you can call and text as if you were in the U.S. I used to have the text go to my sister and would wait until she was available on Whatsapp. I also have a dual Sim phone and use Vodafone when in Spain.
  12. M

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    My bank requires the 2 step Authenticator when I’m outside Canada but only for making online purchases. Last month in Mexico for instance I needed to purchase airline tickets for onward travel). Northern Light’s suggestion to switch sims for the one transaction works. Also, last year for VdlP I...
  13. Peterexpatkiwi

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    You can set up dual sim on the XR: one physical, one eSim.
  14. Peterexpatkiwi

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    No, if you have dual sims you can simply set up your phone appropriately:
  15. Rick of Rick and Peg

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Or the combination of one physical SIM and an eSIM. Possibly the one eSIM that comes with the phone can actually allow more than one number to be kept on it. Currently phones will not allow more than two numbers to be used at once though (not caring if the number is stored on a SIM or eSIM)...
  16. Marcus-UK

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    ...network) it is usually a limitation on the phone. THE PHONE NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT DUAL PHYSICAL OR TWO ESIMS. My Motorola supports dual sims and was provided unlocked, so I just need to select the network I wish to use. Incoming calls use the sim number for your domestic service will...
  17. DoughnutANZ

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    It doesn't matter which provider that you use. What matters is how you set up your phone. The phone needs to be able to handle dual or multiple SIMs and you then specify both: A) which SIM is the default for data, cellular phone and SMS B) ensure both SIM cards are active. Then you will get...
  18. Peterexpatkiwi

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Many phones are dual SIM, (both of mine are) ie they allow you to insert two sims, and then you just switch between them on the phone itself. That's what I did. Some phones like the iPhone 14 can only take one physical SIM however they allow you to also load an E-sim. The instructions my...
  19. Liddybee

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Interesting ! Which provider did you add that would allow this? I wonder if my home country provider would also need to allow this.
  20. Peterexpatkiwi

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I had a dual sim - in other words, both on my phone, so no issues

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