(Free USD5) Saily Referral Code : SGCLOW8890

Use referral code SGCLOW8890, and it knocks US$5 off your first travel eSIM β€” yes, it works for Singapore users buying from here. Enter it at checkout on your first purchase and the discount applies instantly, no waiting period.

What Is Saily and Why Use It

Saily sells eSIMs β€” digital SIM cards you install on your phone with no physical card swapping. You buy a data plan for your destination, scan a QR code (or activate in-app), and you have mobile data the moment you land.

It’s built by Nord Security, the same company behind NordVPN, and covers 200+ destinations. Plans are prepaid and data-only (no local phone number), which is exactly what most Singapore travellers want for maps, Grab, WhatsApp and Instagram on the go.

Why bother with an eSIM at all? A few honest reasons:

  • It’s usually cheaper than roaming. Singtel, StarHub and M1 roaming passes can run S$10–S$20 a day. A Saily regional plan often costs a fraction of that across a whole trip.
  • No queueing for a physical SIM at the airport, and no swapping out your Singapore SIM (so you keep receiving OTPs and Singpass logins on your main line).
  • You set it up before you fly, while still on Wi-Fi at home.

The catch: your phone needs to be eSIM-compatible (most iPhones from XS onward and recent Samsung/Pixel flagships are). Check your device first β€” there’s no point buying a plan your phone can’t use.

Saily Features That Set It Apart

Because Saily comes from the NordVPN team, it bundles in privacy tools you won’t find on most travel eSIMs β€” and they’re included with every plan at no extra cost:

  • Built-in ad blocker. Blocks intrusive ads using DNS filtering. The handy side effect: Saily says it cuts data use by an average of around 28.6%, so your GBs stretch further on a trip.
  • Web protection. Filters out known malicious and scam domains while you browse on unfamiliar networks abroad.
  • Virtual location. Switch your apparent location across 115+ options β€” useful for accessing your home-country content or browsing more privately on public Wi-Fi.

There’s also Saily Ultra, a subscription tier for frequent flyers with unlimited global data, perks like airport lounge access, and a bundle of Nord Security tools (NordVPN, NordPass and more). For a once-or-twice-a-year holiday it’s overkill β€” a standard prepaid plan plus the referral code is the better-value route β€” but it’s worth knowing it exists if you’re on a plane every other month.

Saily Referral Code SGCLOW8890 β€” What You Get

Here’s the deal in plain terms:

  • New users: US$5 discount on your first Saily eSIM purchase when you apply code SGCLOW8890 at checkout.
  • One-time only: the discount applies to your first purchase, not future top-ups.
  • Applied instantly: unlike “sign-up bonus” schemes that credit you days later, this is a straight discount you see in your order summary before you pay.

A quick note on currency, because it matters: Saily charges in US dollars, so the US$5 works out to roughly S$6.50–S$7 depending on the exchange rate your card applies on the day. It’s a small saving in absolute terms, but on Saily’s smaller plans that can be 20–40% off β€” not bad for entering one code.

Which Saily Plan Should You Pick?

Saily offers three plan types, and the right one depends on your itinerary:

  • Local plans β€” for a single country (e.g. Japan, South Korea, Thailand). Best value if your whole trip is in one place.
  • Regional plans β€” cover a group of countries (e.g. an Asia or Europe pack). Ideal for the classic Singaporean multi-city trip: Bangkok then Phuket, or a Europe rail route through several countries on one eSIM.
  • Global plans β€” broad coverage across 200+ destinations for complex, multi-continent travel.

A few practical things to know before you buy:

  • Plans are data-only. There’s no local phone number, so calls and texts go through WhatsApp, Telegram or similar. Your Singapore SIM stays active for actual calls and OTPs.
  • 30-day activation window. Your plan doesn’t start the moment you pay β€” it activates automatically when you reach your destination, or 30 days after purchase, whichever comes first. So you can safely buy a few days before you fly.
  • Top-ups are easy. Running low overseas? Add more data in-app, and it kicks in automatically once your current plan is used up. You can also set auto top-up.
  • Hotspot is allowed. You can tether and share your connection with travel companions β€” handy for a family trip where only one person needs to buy data.

For a typical week-long holiday, a 3GB–5GB local or regional plan is usually plenty if you’re mainly on maps, messaging and the occasional scroll (and even more so with the ad blocker on).

How to Use the Saily Referral Code (Step-by-Step)

It takes about three minutes:

  1. Download the Saily app from the App Store or Google Play (or go to saily.com), and create an account.
  2. Pick your destination and plan β€” e.g. a Japan 5GB plan or an Asia regional plan if you’re hopping countries.
  3. Go to checkout. Look for the “Got a coupon?” field on the order summary screen.
  4. Enter the referral code SGCLOW8890 and apply it. You should see US$5 come off the total immediately.
  5. Pay with your card. Your eSIM is issued, and you install it by following the in-app prompts (or scanning the QR code).
  6. Activate it when you land (or just before), and you’re online.

If the discount doesn’t show, double-check that this is your first Saily purchase and that your plan price is above the minimum (more on that below).

How to Install and Activate Your Saily eSIM

Redeeming the code is one thing; getting online is the next. The good news is you do most of it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly:

  1. Install the eSIM straight after purchase by following the in-app guided steps (the app handles most of it automatically on newer phones).
  2. On iPhone, your Saily eSIM appears under Settings β†’ Mobile Service; on Android, under Settings β†’ Network & internet β†’ SIMs. Keep your Singapore SIM as the primary line.
  3. Set Saily as your data line and switch on data roaming for the Saily eSIM (this is normal for eSIMs and won’t trigger your telco’s roaming charges β€” those only apply to your Singapore SIM).
  4. Turn off data roaming on your Singapore SIM to avoid accidental local-telco roaming bills.
  5. Land and connect. The plan activates automatically on arrival. If it doesn’t connect, toggle flight mode off and on, or restart the phone.

A good habit: install the eSIM the night before your flight while you still have stable Wi-Fi, so you only need to flip a couple of toggles once you land.

Eligibility & Terms You Should Know

This is where being honest saves you a headache later. The key conditions, straight from Saily’s referral terms:

  • New customers only. The code only works on your first Saily purchase. If you already have an account with a past order, it won’t apply.
  • Minimum plan price. The code can’t be used on plans priced below US$5.60. So the very cheapest micro-plans are excluded β€” you’ll need to pick a slightly larger plan.
  • One code per order. You can’t stack the referral code with other Saily promo codes or percentage discounts. It’s one or the other.
  • Charged in USD. Your bank converts to SGD at its own rate, and a foreign-transaction fee may apply depending on your card.
  • Refunds: Saily generally offers a full refund on eSIMs you haven’t activated within 30 days. Once activated and used (more than ~1% of data), you’re typically no longer eligible. Check the current refund policy before buying.

Saily can also modify or end the referral programme at any time, so treat US$5 as the rate at the time of writing rather than a permanent guarantee.

Pay Smart: Avoid Hidden FX Fees

Because Saily bills in US dollars, the way you pay can quietly eat into your US$5 saving. A typical Singapore credit card adds a foreign-transaction fee of around 3–3.5% plus a less favourable conversion rate.

To keep more of the discount:

  • Pay with a multi-currency or travel card β€” options like YouTrip, Wise, Revolut or a Trust card generally charge USD at near-wholesale rates with no foreign-transaction fee.
  • Choose to be charged in USD, not SGD, if your card or the checkout offers “dynamic currency conversion” β€” being billed in SGD by the merchant usually means a worse rate.

It’s a small sum either way, but for a habit you’ll repeat every trip, using the right card means the discount stays a discount.

Is the Saily Referral Bonus Worth It?

Short answer: yes, if you’re buying anyway β€” it’s free money off a service you’d use regardless. But here’s the nuance most pages won’t tell you.

A flat US$5 off is fantastic on a small plan (say a US$7–US$10 plan, where it’s a big chunk of the price). On a larger plan β€” a 10GB or 20GB regional pack β€” a percentage-based promo code (Saily occasionally runs 10–15% off codes) can actually save you more in dollar terms. Since you can’t stack them, the smart move is to:

  1. Add your plan to the cart.
  2. Try the referral code SGCLOW8890 and note the final price.
  3. Try any active percentage code and compare.
  4. Keep whichever gives the lower total.

For most Singapore travellers buying a single trip plan, the US$5 referral discount is the simplest, most reliable win.

Saily vs Airalo vs telco roaming β€” a quick honest take

  • Saily vs Airalo: Airalo has the wider brand recognition and more granular single-country plans, but you install a fresh eSIM for each destination. Saily often edges ahead on value and throws in the ad blocker, web protection and virtual location. For privacy-minded or multi-country travellers, Saily tends to win; for an obscure single country, check whether Airalo has a cheaper local plan.
  • Saily vs local telco roaming: Roaming is the most expensive option but the most effortless (your number just works abroad). If you only need data, an eSIM almost always costs less over a trip.
  • Saily vs pocket Wi-Fi: Pocket Wi-Fi suits a group sharing one device but means carrying (and charging) extra hardware and returning it. An eSIM with hotspot sharing usually does the same job with nothing to carry.

Tips to Make Your Saily Data Last Longer

A smaller plan goes further if you travel a little smarter:

  • Keep the ad blocker on β€” Saily’s own figure is roughly 28.6% less data used on average.
  • Download offline maps in Google Maps for your destination before you fly.
  • Set apps to update over Wi-Fi only, and turn off background app refresh for data-hungry apps.
  • Save streaming and large downloads for hotel Wi-Fi, not your mobile data.

FAQ

How much do I save with the Saily referral code? US$5 off your first eSIM plan β€” roughly S$6.50–S$7 depending on the exchange rate. On smaller plans that can be 20–40% of the total.

How long does the discount take to apply? Instantly. It’s a checkout discount, not a delayed bonus β€” you’ll see US$5 come off before you pay.

Can I use the code if I already have a Saily account? No. The referral discount is for new users on their first purchase only.

Is the reward in SGD or USD? USD. Saily prices everything in US dollars, so your card will convert the US$5 saving (and the plan price) to SGD at its own rate.

Is there a minimum spend? Yes β€” the code can’t be used on plans priced below US$5.60, so pick a plan above that to make it apply.

Can I combine it with another promo code? No, only one code per order. Compare the referral code against any percentage code and use whichever gives the lower price.

Will buying a Saily eSIM affect my Singapore number? No. An eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM, so you keep your local line for calls, SMS and OTPs while using Saily for data abroad.

Is Saily legit? Saily is operated by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN, and carries strong app-store ratings. As with any service, read the current terms before purchase.

Does my phone support Saily eSIM? Most iPhones from the XS (2018) onward and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel flagships support eSIM. Check Settings for an “Add eSIM” or “Add Mobile Plan” option, and make sure your phone isn’t carrier-locked.

When does my Saily plan start counting down? On arrival at your destination, or automatically 30 days after purchase β€” whichever comes first. So buying a few days before you fly is safe.

Can I share my Saily data with others? Yes. Saily allows hotspot tethering, so one person can buy a plan and share the connection with travel companions.

What happens when my data runs out? You can top up more GBs in the app, and the new data activates automatically once the previous plan is used up. There’s also an auto top-up option.

Can I get a refund on a Saily eSIM? Generally yes if the eSIM is unactivated and you request it within 30 days. Once activated and used beyond a tiny fraction of the data, you’re usually no longer eligible β€” check Saily’s current refund policy.