Currency

The official currency of Indonesia is the rupee, which is issued and controlled by Bank Indonesia. The currency code for rupees is IDR and the currency symbol is Rp. The law requires all transactions to be made in rupiah. Information on the daily exchange rate can be found in newspapers, on the Internet or on online apps. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, large restaurants, and large stores.

Indonesian banknotes are available in denominations of IDR 1,000, IDR 2,000, IDR 5,000, IDR 10,000, IDR 20,000, IDR 50,000, and IDR 100,000. Coins in circulation include IDR 1,000, IDR 500, IDR 200, IDR 100, and IDR 50.

In the major cities of the archipelago, you can exchange foreign currency at banks and money changers. Most vacation spots have money changer facilities; However, if you are traveling to more remote areas, it is advisable to exchange your money beforehand. If you need a large amount of foreign currency and you don’t have a foreign currency account with your bank, it is best to order the money the day before. Local banks keep a limited amount of foreign currency in their smaller branches.

ATMs in the international Plus / Cirrus or Alto networks are common in all major Indonesian cities and holiday destinations. The withdrawal limit depends on your respective house bank. The machines are loaded with IDR 50,000 pieces of banknotes or IDR 100,000 pieces of banknotes, as indicated on the machine; Keep in mind, however, that the larger notes are more difficult to break down, especially in rural, non-touristy areas. It is best to withdraw money from ATMs in major cities before venturing into more remote destinations.

Telephone numbers in Indonesia have different systems for landlines and mobile phones: landlines use area codes, but mobile phones do not. In the case of landline numbers, the number “0” is placed in front of the national dialing from Indonesia, but is always omitted for calls from abroad. Instead, callers would use the Indonesian country code +62, followed by the area code without the “0”. In order to be able to call Indonesia via landline from abroad, callers dial +62, followed by the area code and the subscriber number, whereby the “0” is omitted. When calling from abroad to the mobile phone (GSM), the caller dials +62, followed by the number of the subscriber, whereby the “0” is omitted.

Emergency numbers:

• Police / General Emergencies: 110 or 112 (From satellite and cell phones)

• Ambulance and medical emergencies: 118 or 119

• Fire department: 113

• Search and Rescue (BASARNAS): 115

• Natural disaster aid: 129

• Useful numbers:

• Information for international phone number: 102

• Information for local phone number: 108

• Domestic call operator: 100 and 106

• International call operator: 101 and 107

  Tourist information:

  Public Communication Office of the Ministry of Tourism: +62 21 3838899