eSIM Checker API via IMEI

API ID 12898

Checks eSIM compatibility and returns SIM card information from a submitted IMEI number.

1,360 ms avg response

API Documentation

Endpoints

Request

📲 eSIM Check Endpoint

eSIM Check is an IMEI based lookup endpoint. Submit a valid 15 digit IMEI number and receive a structured JSON response with eSIM compatibility information.

📦 Returned eSIM Data

This endpoint returns available eSIM support fields including eSIM compatibility, number of SIM cards, and the checked IMEI number. It uses service ID 52 and is focused on eSIM compatibility lookup.

Field Description Example
imei_number IMEI number used for the lookup 350964814514439
esim_compatibility Indicates whether the device supports eSIM true
number_of_sim_cards Number of SIM cards supported by the device when available 2
created_at Timestamp of the generated result 2026-06-11 10:43 UTC

🧩 Example Use Cases

  • Telecom operator and MVNO onboarding flows
  • eSIM activation eligibility checks
  • Device compatibility checks before selling eSIM plans
  • E-commerce platforms selling smartphones or connectivity products
  • Trade-in, buyback, and recommerce systems
  • Repair shop and device intake workflows
  • CRM, inventory, and customer support tools

ℹ️ Endpoint Scope

This endpoint provides eSIM compatibility lookup from an IMEI number. It does not perform mobile plan activation and does not return blacklist status, carrier lock status, iCloud status, Google FRP status, warranty status, stolen-device status, or ownership information.

Endpoint ID: 25668
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/12898/esim+checker+api+via+imei/25668/esim+check+via+imei
INPUT PARAMETERS

eSIM Check via IMEI — Endpoint Features

Object Description
imei Required Required 15 digit IMEI number used to check whether the device supports eSIM.

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INPUT PARAMETERS

imei
API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
{"id":185281132,"ulid":"01KVDFDWT529YCSN3F0PGMJQWT","status":"Done","service":"GENERIC: eSIM Info Check","service_id":52,"created_at":"2026-06-18T15:41:17.765861+02:00","imei":"350964814514439","imei2":null,"sn":null,"phone_number":null,"text":null,"token_key":"d3e***fb3","token_request_price":"0.001","result":{"created_at":"2026-06-18 13:41 UTC","imei_number":"350964814514439","esim_compatibility":"true","number_of_sim_cards":"2"},"is_custom_result":false,"requested_at":"2026-06-18T15:41:17.764569+02:00","custom_format_response":null,"processing_countdown":20}
ESIM Check via IMEI — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/12898/esim+checker+api+via+imei/25668/esim+check+via+imei?imei=350964814514439' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

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Headers
Header Description
Authorization Required Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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Overview

📲 eSIM Checker API

This API checks whether a mobile device supports eSIM based on a submitted IMEI number. It is designed for use cases that require eSIM compatibility lookup, device onboarding, mobile plan eligibility checks, and telecom workflow automation.

Developers can submit a single valid IMEI number and receive available eSIM compatibility information in a structured JSON response.

⚡ eSIM Compatibility Lookup

Submit a valid 15 digit IMEI number to retrieve available eSIM support information for the device. The endpoint uses a simple REST request and returns JSON data that can be used in eligibility, activation, support, and inventory workflows.

📦 What this API returns

Field Description Example
imei_number IMEI number used for the eSIM compatibility lookup 350964814514439
esim_compatibility Indicates whether the device supports eSIM true
number_of_sim_cards Number of SIM cards supported by the device when available 2
created_at Timestamp of the generated result 2026-06-11 10:43 UTC

🛠️ Common use cases

  • Telecom operator and MVNO onboarding flows
  • eSIM activation eligibility checks
  • Device compatibility checks before selling eSIM plans
  • E-commerce platforms selling smartphones or connectivity products
  • Trade-in, buyback, and recommerce systems
  • Repair shops and device intake workflows
  • CRM, inventory, and customer support tools

✅ Business benefits

  • Check eSIM compatibility from a single IMEI number
  • Reduce failed eSIM activations caused by unsupported devices
  • Improve customer onboarding for digital SIM products
  • Automate mobile device compatibility validation
  • Enrich CRM and inventory records with eSIM support information
  • Support eligibility checks for telecom and e-commerce workflows

🔐 Related device verification services

This listing focuses on checking eSIM compatibility from an IMEI number. Additional device verification services may be available as separate APIs, depending on business requirements and data availability.

  • IMEI check for brand, model, device type, and TAC code name lookup
  • IMEI blacklist check for lost, stolen, or blocked device status
  • Apple FMI check for Find My iPhone status
  • Apple warranty check for Apple device coverage information
  • Warranty checks for other brands, depending on available manufacturer data
  • SIM lock status check for carrier lock information
  • Additional IMEI verification services for custom business workflows

ℹ️ Current API scope

This API currently focuses on eSIM compatibility lookup from an IMEI number. It returns eSIM support information and the number of SIM cards when available. It does not include blacklist status, carrier lock, iCloud lock, Google FRP, warranty, stolen-device checks, ownership verification, or mobile plan activation.

eSIM Checker API via IMEI FAQs

The eSIM Check endpoint returns structured data regarding eSIM compatibility based on the provided IMEI number. This includes fields such as the IMEI number, eSIM compatibility status, the number of SIM cards supported, and a timestamp of the result.

The key fields in the response data include `imei_number` (the IMEI used), `esim_compatibility` (true or false), `number_of_sim_cards` (how many SIMs the device supports), and `created_at` (timestamp of the result).

The response data is organized in a JSON format, with a main object containing metadata and a nested `result` object that holds the specific eSIM compatibility information, making it easy to parse and utilize.

The eSIM Check endpoint provides information on whether a device supports eSIM, the number of SIM cards it can accommodate, and the IMEI number used for the lookup, enabling effective device compatibility assessments.

Data accuracy is maintained through IMEI.info's extensive device datasets, which are regularly updated and verified. This ensures that the eSIM compatibility information is reliable and reflects the latest device specifications.

Typical use cases include telecom operators verifying device compatibility for eSIM activation, e-commerce platforms checking devices before selling eSIM plans, and repair shops assessing devices during intake workflows.

Users can utilize the returned data by checking the `esim_compatibility` field to determine if a device supports eSIM, and the `number_of_sim_cards` field to understand the device's SIM capabilities, aiding in customer support and onboarding processes.

Standard data patterns include a clear indication of eSIM compatibility (true/false) and a numeric value for the number of SIM cards. Users can expect consistent JSON structure across responses, facilitating easy integration into applications.

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