eSIM or local SIM card: what to choose when travelling?

A travel eSIM installs remotely, before you even leave, without visiting a shop once you arrive. A local SIM card can be cheaper in some countries, but means finding a store, showing ID and physically swapping SIMs. With an eSIM you keep your usual number active (dual-SIM) to receive your calls and texts, while using the eSIM's data abroad. And with Datayop, unused data is never lost: it becomes credit. Our advice: for a short to medium trip, the eSIM wins on convenience. Just check your phone's compatibility before buying.