Airalo eSIM: where it is strong and where it is weak
Airalo is rated 4.4 out of 5 across 21,480 reviews. That number hides a lot. Below is its score for each destination our readers visit, from travellers who used it there.
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How we scoreDestination scores
Blue is strong, red is weak. Sorted by where our readers go.
Pricing summary
Cheapest plan per destination for a typical trip.
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Prices as of 19 Sept 2026, 10:00 am · Converted from USD at 1 USD = 88.4 INR on 2026-09-19
Payment methods
Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal
Refund policy
Refund within 30 days if the eSIM was never activated; partial refunds case by case.
Hotspot: Allowed on most plans
Thailand
Sri Lanka
USA
GeorgiaQuestions about Airalo
Which network does Airalo use in Destinations?
Airalo is rated 4.4 out of 5 across 21,480 reviews. That number hides a lot. Below is its score for each destination our readers visit, from travellers who used it there.
Which payment methods does Airalo accept?
Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal. Providers take Visa and Mastercard. Indian debit cards need international use enabled and carry a 2 to 3.5% forex markup; UPI and RuPay-only cards are not accepted. Pakistani cards need international transactions enabled at the bank, sit under the annual dollar limit, and carry a 3 to 4% markup; JazzCash and Easypaisa are not accepted. Apple Pay and Google Pay work where your card does.
What is Airalo's refund policy?
Refund within 30 days if the eSIM was never activated; partial refunds case by case.
Can I use hotspot on a Airalo eSIM?
Allowed on most plans
Where is Airalo the Pakka pick?
Thailand, Sri Lanka, USA, Georgia
Will my Indian or Pakistani card work to buy an eSIM?
Visa and Mastercard cards with international use enabled work with every provider we list. UPI, RuPay-only cards, JazzCash and Easypaisa do not. Expect a forex markup of roughly 2 to 4% from your bank.