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What is the safest way to pay in Bali?

Paying by card in Bali is a fairly safe option. Most of the bigger restaurants, resorts, shopping stalls will all accept payment via card. Taxis, small local restaurants (warungs), beach bars, and market stalls still only accept cash.



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Many places in Bali will accept card payments, which can be the most convenient way to pay. However, it's not an option everywhere so having some cash is also a smart move. Get a travel money card to make ATM withdrawals locally on arrival in Bali, and so you don't need to carry too much IDR cash at any one time.

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Cash is the preferred payment method in Bali, so it's best to carry enough to enjoy your day, including smaller denominations or change for local shopkeepers and warungs.

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HSBC is very prominent in Asia and Bali so this is the best debit card for ATM cash withdrawals, as the ATMs only need to display a VISA or VISA Plus logo for free cash withdrawals. In addition the HSBC Everyday Global Travel Card has no international transaction fees and monthly fees.

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You will get a much better exchange rate in Bali rather than in your home country. We usually recommend waiting until you arrive in Bali to get your rupiah. Money changers in Bali can and will exchange all major currencies. In most cases there is no need to bring any other currency other than your own.

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As mentioned above Cash is still a very important form of payment in Bali, particularly in the smaller shops and also when you need to pay for your transportation, or if you need gasoline. The 100,000 bills are the largest bills. It's useful if you take also some smaller bills with you.

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Yes. However, you shouldn't rely on your plastic as much as you would in more remote places the only acceptable way of payment. Therefore, most places accept credit cards, but some of the smaller ones, as well as hotels, guesthouses, and home-stays, tack on a 3% surcharge.

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How Much to Budget For Two Weeks in Bali? On top of flights, if you budget around $100 per day for your trip to Bali it would be more than enough. This amount would enable you to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat out for every meal and enjoy some of the island's best activities.

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Typical Costs for 1 Week in Bali
For a comfortable private tour (2–4 people): About 160–220 USD per day per person is typical with private guide, 4- or 5-star hotels, nice meals, and private transfers included. For this standard of vacation in the US, the average price is 500+ USD.

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Buy currency before you travel.
Doing so gives you time to shop around for the best rate. Plus, when you arrive, you won't have to immediately find a bank or currency exchange. Do some research ahead of time to see if US dollars are widely accepted at places you plan to go to.

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Get a Local SIM Card
Phone credit and data in Bali is very inexpensive when using a local SIM card. You need to make sure your phone is “unlocked” from your service provider before you travel. Click here to pre buy an Indonesian SIM and have it delivered to your hotel in Bali.

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Credit and Debit cards are widely accepted in Bali. You can pay with a credit card at hotels, spas, restaurants and stores. In many foreign destinations, cash is absolutely necessary but in Bali you won't need to keep that much on hand. Credit or debit cards can pay for almost all accommodations.

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The $1000 will be enough, but does that include VOA and departure tax?. On your intended plan, I expect you will spend $60-$70 a day however add $13/day to cover VOA and departure tax. Waterbom will cost extra on the above so you won't have a lot for shoping, which you will want to do..

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You should plan to spend around Rp1,176,938 ($75) per day on your vacation in Bali, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, Rp330,629 ($21) on meals for one day and Rp145,557 ($9.30) on local transportation.

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You should plan to spend around Rp1,176,938 ($75) per day on your vacation in Bali, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, Rp330,629 ($21) on meals for one day and Rp145,557 ($9.30) on local transportation.

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