Bali eSIM for Indian travellers

Roaming packs vs a local eSIM

Jio, Airtel and Vi all sell Indonesia-inclusive international roaming packs — typically ₹500–1,000+ per day-equivalent for capped data and minutes (check your operator’s current IR packs). They work, but the data caps are small, speeds ride on partner-network priority, and your number stays +91 — which means Gojek and Grab (Bali’s ride/food apps) can’t verify you reliably.

A local Telkomsel-network eSIM gives you a real +62 number: local OTPs arrive instantly, ride apps register cleanly, and the per-GB price is a fraction of IR pack rates.

Practical bits Indian travellers ask about

• Keep your Indian SIM active for bank OTPs — the eSIM runs alongside it. Keep the SIM on with roaming data off; most banks’ SMS OTPs arrive free on incoming roaming.
• Payment: UPI isn’t accepted here — pay with an international-enabled Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit). Prices display in INR; the charge itself is in IDR.
• WhatsApp keeps working on your +91 identity even with the Bali eSIM active — WhatsApp is tied to the account, not the SIM currently in use.
• Plugs: Bali’s sockets are European types C/F (230V) — your Indian type C plugs mostly fit; type D/M need an adapter.
• Group trip or wedding? We do group pricing for 5+ travellers with one bulk ID-check flow.