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Where is the Indonesian Rupiah accepted in Bali?

It is accepted everywhere in Bali as it is the island’s only official currency. Whether you are buying street food, paying for a taxi, shopping at a local market, or settling the bill at a luxury resort, all transactions are done in Rp. Cash is most commonly used in smaller shops, markets, rural areas, and for tipping. Larger hotels, restaurants, and some tourist services will accept credit or debit cards.

Can you use Australian dollars in Bali?

The short answer is no. Australian dollars are not accepted as payment in Bali. Even in busy tourist areas, the local currency IDR is the accepted value. If you bring Australian cash, you will need to exchange it for Bali currency before you start shopping, dining, or hitting the bars.

Specifications

Country Indonesia Official Currency Indonesian Rupiah Currency Code IDR Currency Symbol Rp Banknote Denominations Rp 1000, Rp 2000, Rp 5000, Rp 10000, Rp 20000, Rp 50000, Rp 100000 Coin Denominations Rp 100, Rp 200, Rp 500, Rp 1000 In Stock Yes Current Rate

Description

The currency used in Bali is the same as the rest of the country, the Indonesian Rupiah. It is the only official money on the island and you will see it written with the code IDR or the symbol Rp. Prices are usually written with Rp at the front, and a full stop is used instead of a comma to separate the thousands. So Rp. 20.000 means twenty thousand rupiah. You might also see prices written as Rp. 20K. Cards work fine in hotels, spas, restaurants, and large shops, just don’t count on them everywhere. Digital e-wallets are growing in […]

What are Indonesian rupiah denominations?

The rupiah consists of coins that are in denominations of: Rp 50 Rp 100 Rp 200 Rp 500 Rp 1,000 However, Rp 50 is rarely used in everyday transactions. The bank notes include: Rp 1,000 (green) Rp 2,000 (grey) Rp 5,000 (brown) Rp 10,000 (purple) Rp 20,000 (greenish) Rp 50,000 (blue) Rp 100,000 (red)