Indonesia Money Currency and Exchange Rate

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Here below for information about indonesia rupiah currency exchange rate and on the top of this article you can find daily exchange rate from local bank.

Currency :
Indonesia Currency is called Rupiah (IDR; symbol Rp). Notes are in denominations of Rp100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000 and 1,000 . 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.
If you bring American Dollars (US$) to Indonesia, please kindly noted that the following terms of US Currency/ US Dollar which not be accepted in major banks or companies as follows :

* Series Number with CB and DB code are not accepted
* Year making is lowest than 2004 are not accepted
* Money where there is its streak / illegally written/in a state of tearing/ its picture in looked to be turn tail is not accepted

Credit Card, Debit Cards and ATMs :
Majority of credit card are accepted by most of the hotel including the bar, restaurant and shop in major cities in Indonesia. American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club, HSBC, Standard Chartered and Eurocard are widely accepted in Jakarta and other cities in Indonesia. 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.

Banking Hours :
Mon - Fri 08.00 am - 15.00 pm; Sat - Sun Office Close.