Does eSIM work with taxi apps like Maxim in Nha Trang, Vietnam?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
eSIM usually doesn't support SMS or provide a Vietnamese phone number, so the Maxim taxi app asks you to switch to a local SIM after landing — it only works with a physical Vietnamese SIM card. Use InDrive instead while sorting this out, since it doesn't have this requirement.
What the community said
After landing in Vietnam, the Maxim app detects the country change and demands a Vietnamese phone number — this fails with an eSIM, since registering in your home country doesn't transfer to a local number.
21 days ago Maxim app
A 10-day eSIM provides good internet but doesn't support receiving SMS, so Maxim doesn't work at all. The workaround is to use InDrive instead, which doesn't require SMS verification to book rides.
32 days ago InDrive instead of Maxim
An eSIM purchased via Trip.com (Beeline carrier) failed to install on an iPhone even with correct settings and no restrictions — it's worth checking compatibility and activating in advance instead of relying on last-minute setup.
47 days ago Trip.com eSIM (Beeline)