Indonesia Money

Currency

Rupiah (IDR; symbol Rp). Notes are in denominations of Rp100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000 and1,000 . Coins are in denominations of Rp1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 25.

Currency Exchange

Although there should be no difficulty exchanging major currencies in the main tourist centres, problems may occur elsewhere. The easiest currency to exchange is the US Dollar.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and Eurocard are widely accepted in Jakarta and the main tourist areas. In more remote areas, it is best to carry cash in small denominations. ATMs are available in towns.

Traveller's Cheques

Limited merchant acceptance but can be easily exchanged 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. American Express are more widely accepted.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0830-1400/1500; Sat 0930-1230 (some branches).

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 15805.7 IDR
1.00 USD = 9459.95 IDR
1.00 EUR = 14268.4 IDR
Currency conversion rates as of 26 November 2009
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