How to handle payments while travelling to Indonesia?

1. Does Bali accept credit?
2. Should I exchange money before I travel to Bali?
3. Can I use my debit card in Bali?
4. What is the best currency to take to Indonesia?
5. How much cash should I take to Bali?
6. How much money do I need for a week in Bali?
7. What is the best travel card to use in Bali?
8. Where is the best exchange rate in Bali?
9. Can I use my Commonwealth Bank debit card in Bali?
10. Can I use a Visa debit card in Indonesia?
11. Is Indonesia cheap to travel?
12. Can Tourist open bank account in Bali?

Does Bali accept credit?

Visa and MasterCard are the most accepted credit cards in Bali. Some hotels and restaurants do take Amex, Diners Club even less.

Should I exchange money before I travel to Bali?

You will get a much better exchange rate in Bali rather than in your home country. We usually recommend waiting until you arrive in Bali to get your rupiah. Money changers in Bali can and will exchange all major currencies. In most cases there is no need to bring any other currency other than your own.

Can I use my debit card in Bali?

Can Debit Cards be used in Bali? ... If you can access your savings and checking accounts in your home country using your Visa or Mastercard then you can do the same in Bali at ATMs. The exception is that most restaurants and hotels only accept a credit or debit transaction linked to your credit card.

What is the best currency to take to Indonesia?

What Is the Best Currency to Take to Bali? It's best to take Indonesian Rupiah to Bali. If you can't buy some before your trip, the next best options are Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR). You can easily change these 3 currencies almost anywhere on the island.

How much cash should I take to Bali?

For spending money we recommend bringing the following, based on your travel budget: Low-cost: IDR200,000 ($19) per person, per day if you plan to eat local and take public transport. Mid-range: IDR530,000 ($50) per person, per day if you plan to dine in restaurants and hire a car or take private transport.

How much money do I need for a week in Bali?

Put these numbers on your website. A vacation to Bali for one week usually costs around Rp6,455,479 for one person. So, a trip to Bali for two people costs around Rp12,910,957 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs Rp25,821,915 in Bali.

What is the best travel card to use in Bali?

Revolut is our best value prepaid travel card.

With this card: No purchase fee, load fee, reload fee, exchange rate margin or minimum balance requirements. Unlike other Travel Cards, its free and easy to use the balance of your currency or convert it back to AUD. The exchange rates are unbeatable.

Where is the best exchange rate in Bali?

PT.

Dirgahayu Valuta Prima, otherwise known as Bali Best Rate, has been around since 1984 and has opened branches in Kuta, Sanur; Ubud and one near Tanah Lot Temple.

Can I use my Commonwealth Bank debit card in Bali?

Commonwealth Bank does have ATMs in Bali, although they are a separate, locally operated subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank in Australia. And nothing ruins your holiday faster than losing your ATM card on the first day! ...

Can I use a Visa debit card in Indonesia?

Visa and Mastercard are most widely accepted in Indonesia, but credit and debit cards are mainly only used in bigger cities and tourist hotspots like Jakarta and Bali. Many places will only accept cash, so it's a good idea to always have some on hand. ... Visa, Plus, and Plus Alliance ATM locator.

Is Indonesia cheap to travel?

For example, prices in Bali or Jakarta will be significantly higher than in less popular spots like The Togean Islands. Indonesia has been voted one of the cheapest countries in Southeast Asia to travel!

Can Tourist open bank account in Bali?

A foreigner without a permanent or temporary residency can open a limited balance tourist account. This is a bank account catering to expats and tourists visiting Bali for a short and limited period of time. A limited balance tourist account is also sometimes referred to as a tourist bank account.