eSIM or local SIM?
Short version: an eSIM for landing-day data, and a local SIM if you want GoPay or a long stay. Our sister site Bali eSIM Guide has the full comparison, including the IMEI rules for long stays.
Keeping your Aussie number alive
- Dual SIM: Aussie SIM in slot 1 (data off), Bali eSIM for data
- Telstra / Optus / Vodafone: what it costs to keep a number active while away unverified
- Switching your bank to app-based approval where it's offered unverified
VPN for Aussie banking apps
- Some apps and streaming services behave differently on an Indonesian IP unverified
Land with data already working
Install at home, switch on when you land.
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A VPN for your Aussie apps
Keeps banking and streaming apps happy while you're away.
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