Nomad eSIM Discount Code Australia: 15% Off with DREWDEAL
Nomad has been on our radar for some time. Our friends Trevor and Emma from Project Base8000, who’ve trekked to every 8,000-metre base camp, have used it extensively, including in Nepal and Pakistan.
We’ve added Nomad because it’s often cheaper per GB than Airalo for Europe and the USA, and it allows hotspot. We don’t stick to one eSIM out of loyalty. We choose on price and reliability. Our friends have confirmed the reliability, and our discount takes care of the price. I’ll be testing it myself in Switzerland and Italy in 2027.
Last verified: 28 October 2026. Disclosure: Points Brotherhood earns a commission if you buy through our Nomad links, at no extra cost to you.
The code: DREWDEAL, 15% off Nomad eSIM plans
Nomad’s terms for the code, word for word:
- This code applies a 15% off to the Nomad eSIM for all users in all destinations once at checkout
- This code is valid for 1GB – 50 GB data plans, and is not eligible for add-on data
- All promo codes can’t be applied for plans that are for business travel
- This code can’t be applied for plans that are on sale, Thailand 50GB & all Unlimited plans & plans under USD5
You’ll also need to be logged in to a Nomad account (or create one) before the code will apply.
Points Brotherhood may earn a small commission on purchases through this link, at no extra cost to you. The discount is yours either way.
What this actually saves you
Here’s a real checkout on a Europe plan, 10GB for 30 days:
| Europe, 10GB, 30 days | AUD 32.73 |
| Code DREWDEAL (15% off) | −AUD 4.91 |
| Total | AUD 27.82 |
Not sure how much data you need? Don’t buy a bigger plan than you’ll use. Our eSIM data calculator works it out for your trip.
How to add the code
- Click our link at pointsbrotherhood.com/nomad. It opens Nomad in a new tab.
- Pick your destination and plan. Country, regional and global plans are available.
- Log in or create a Nomad account, then go to checkout and find the promo code field.
- Check DREWDEAL is applied. If you came through our link, it should already be waiting under My Promos. If not, enter it in the promo code field. Make sure the 15% comes off the total before you pay.
- Install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly. The plan starts when it connects at your destination.
If you see “This code is not applicable to selected plan(s)”: check you’re logged in, the plan is a fixed-data plan between 1GB and 50GB, it isn’t on sale or Unlimited, and you haven’t used DREWDEAL with Nomad before.
Does Nomad eSIM work in China?
Yes. It’s one of the most-searched Nomad questions in Australia. Based on research: I haven’t used it in China myself.
- The firewall. Nomad routes your mobile data outside China, so Google, Gmail, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a separate VPN.
- Networks. China Unicom and China Telecom.
- Buy before you go. You can’t buy a new Nomad plan inside mainland China. You can top up a plan you started before you arrived.
- Hotel Wi-Fi is still blocked. The bypass only works on mobile data, not hotel, cafe or airport Wi-Fi.
- Use Apple Maps. Google Maps loads, but its locations are unreliable in China. Apple Maps uses Chinese map data.
- The code and China. DREWDEAL works on fixed-data China plans from 1GB to 50GB, not Unlimited ones.
- Hotspot is included on China plans.
Is Nomad eSIM legit?
Yes. Nomad launched in 2020 and is owned by LotusFlare, a US company. It covers 190+ destinations, with apps on iOS and Android, and runs its affiliate program through Impact, the same network as Airalo.
Nomad vs Airalo: quick take
I still default to Airalo because I’ve used it for years (my Airalo review). Nomad is worth a look for Europe and the USA, where its bigger plans are often cheaper per GB, and when you want to share data via hotspot. Airalo has the wider country list and is my pick for Asia. Like Yesim, there’s nothing stopping you having both on your phone. Airalo readers can use code DREWDEALNEW, explained on my Airalo deal page.
Shout-out to Project Base8000. My friends Trevor and Emma have trekked to the base camp of every one of the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000 metres, and Nomad came with them through Nepal and Pakistan. Follow their adventures at projectbase8000.com. Our Q&A on how Nomad held up in the Himalaya and the Karakoram is coming soon.
FAQ
Does DREWDEAL work on top-ups?
No. It’s one use per person on a new data plan, and it doesn’t apply to add-on data.
Do I need a Nomad account to use the code?
Yes. Log in or create an account before checkout, or the code won’t apply.
Does Nomad work in China without a VPN?
Yes, on mobile data. Buy and install it before you arrive, because you can’t buy a new plan inside mainland China.
Does Nomad allow hotspot?
Yes. Nomad supports hotspot, so you can share data with a partner’s phone or a laptop.
Can I use Nomad and Airalo on the same phone?
Yes. Most phones can store several eSIMs and switch between them in settings.
Do I lose my Australian number?
No. Keep your Australian SIM on for calls and texts, and use Nomad for data.
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