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Money and currency

Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR/Rp), issued and managed by Bank Indonesia. Cards and mobile payments are common in hotels, malls, and larger restaurants, but cash remains useful for markets, small vendors, transport top-ups, and neighborhood food stops. Keep smaller notes for short purchases and check the change before leaving a counter.

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Use a bank, ATM, or established exchange provider, compare the displayed rate and fee, and decline unsolicited street exchanges. A card with low foreign-exchange fees is useful, but tell your bank about travel and keep a second payment method separate from your wallet.

Bank Indonesia's official currency pages explain the rupiah and its legal-tender status. Exchange rates move daily; Irhal does not hard-code a live conversion. Check a current rate shortly before spending and budget for transport, service charges, attraction tickets, and weather-related car journeys.

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