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Currency
Rupee (INR; symbol Rp) = 100 paise. Notes are in denominations of Rp1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5. Coins are in denominations of Rp5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 20 and 10 paise. Note: The import of local currency is prohibited. Export of local currency is also prohibited, except for passengers proceeding to Nepal (excluding notes of denominations of Rp100 or higher), Bangladesh, Pakistan or Sri Lanka (up to Rp20 per person).
Currency Exchange
Currency can be changed at banks, airports or authorised money changers. It is illegal to exchange money through unauthorised money changers. US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are the easiest currencies to exchange.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Traveller's Cheques
These are widely accepted and may be changed at banks and larger hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Some banks may refuse to change certain brands of traveller's cheques which others exchange quite happily.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 1000-1400, Sat 1000-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | Rp85.79 |
| $1.00= | Rp43.20 |
| €1.00= | Rp68.61 |
