Money in Indonesia (incl. Bali)
Indonesia (incl. Bali) uses the Indonesian rupiah, currency code IDR. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose IDR instead.
Tipping
Many restaurants add a service charge. If not, 5–10% is appreciated.
Plan your spending
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Indonesia (incl. Bali) use?
The Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
Should I pay in pounds or IDR in Indonesia (incl. Bali)?
Choose IDR. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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