Sberbank of Russia : SberMobile launches eSIMs inside Sberbank Online mobile app

SberMobile launches eSIMs inside Sberbank Online mobile app

Sber ecosystem MVNO SberMobile has rolled out eSIMs, which can be issued and used 100% online using the Sberbank Online mobile app. Unlike the conventional plastic SIM card, an eSIM is a chip embedded into some smartphone models.

Why is an eSIM better than a physical SIM card

• It's not carrier-bound, which means it can be used by SberMobile subscribers or customers of other celcos
• It can work simultaneously with your current SIM card: you're the one to choose the number for calls and messages, and the number for data or other purposes
• It can be issued and managed via Sberbank Online. The SberMobile SIM ensures maximum availability of communication services. No need to go to a celco office, scan documents and QR codes, or download additional applications. The profile is downloaded to Sberbank Online automatically by pressing one button, which makes the eSIM connection completely seamless for a customer. With the Sberbank Online mobile app, you can always quickly and conveniently check the eSIM balance and its status, find out your user plan balance and pay for the communication services
• It's convenient to use: you can't lose or ruin it, it has no shelf-life limit
• You can activate as many virtual cards as you want.

Who can use eSIMs

• The technology is already available to the first 10,000 users in 68 regions of Russia. The list of eSIM-compatible devices is available on the SberMobile website.
• eSIMs meet all security and legal requirements of Russia for communications services.

Lev Khasis, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board, Sberbank:

'We are building our ecosystem to offer our customers the best services that save their time, effort, and money. The all-new offering - issuing an eSIM with Sberbank Online - fully meets this goal. This is an example of the excellent integration of our traditional banking services and products of Sber ecosystem companies.'

Ruslan Gurdzhiyan, CEO, Sberbank-Telecom:

'This is a unique use of the eSIM technology in a mobile banking application, which allows any Sber customer to issue and set up a virtual SIM card completely online. You don't need to go to a celco office and sign paper documents as the profile is downloaded automatically by pressing just one button in the Sberbank Online application. As a result, the electronic contract with a telecom operator, as well as bank documents, are always available on your smartphone. Before registering and downloading a profile, customers can choose a tariff they like. The technology allows you to use several numbers of different carriers, which makes it easier to change subscription plans and operators.'

SberMobile is the key brand of the communications operator Sberbank-Telecom LLC. Part of the Sber ecosystem, the company offers the most modern connection methods, stable signal, and balanced tariffs for individuals and businesses. To date, in a fairly short period for the industry, SberMobile services can be used by residents of more than 68 regions of the country with a potential audience of more than 80% of Russians.