topic Re: Using data in Europe in Get Support

Using data in Europe

CatalinT — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:44:06 GMT

I plan to go during summer in few EU member states. My current plan has data but no roaming. I understand that roaming is available only for US and Mexico. Can I use my data in EU if I am connected there to wifi? I need to receive the "2 step verification" notifications from the banks and internet data is the only solution, as the banks use only the phone for that purpose. Thank you.

Re: Using data in Europe

Sansan — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:47:09 GMT

No you won't be able to receive 2fa through sms. You can connect to wi-fi only for internet but 2fa is through sms which you won't receive.

Re: Using data in Europe

softech — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:02:05 GMT

@CatalinT

yes, no roaming in Europe and hence you won't be able to receive 2FA text when you are there

All banks offers other ways to receive 2FA such as:

RBC: App Push approval
TD: SMS, Voice call, TD Authenticator
Scotia: App Push approval, SMS, Voice call
BMO: SMS, Email
CIBC/Simplii: App Push approval, SMS, Voice Call, Email
National: SMS, Email
Desjardins: App Push approval, SMS, Voice Call, Email
Laurentian: SMS, Email

Check with your bank to see if you can change the 2FA the one that suit your need. Anything that allows access with local Wifi or local data will work