Money, data and safety
Cash, ATMs and QRIS, getting your phone online, insurance that pays out, emergency numbers and the water question.
- Cash and ATMs in Indonesia: Fees, Limits and Which Banks to Use
Which Indonesian ATMs charge foreign cards what, how much cash comes out per withdrawal, why to refuse conversion, and how much cash you still need.
- Can Tourists Use QRIS in Indonesia? The Options That Work in 2026
QRIS is Indonesia's national QR payment code. Which foreign apps can pay it directly, how the DANA foreign account works, and when cash is still simpler.
- Best eSIM for Bali and Indonesia: Prices, Networks and Who Should Skip One
Bali and Indonesia eSIMs compared: Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily and XL's tourist eSIM by price, network and data — and when a local SIM or roaming is better.
- Indonesia SIM Card for Tourists: Telkomsel, XL, IMEI Rules and Registration
How to get a local SIM in Indonesia in 2026: tourist SIM prices, the 90-day IMEI rule for foreign phones, new biometric registration and where to buy safely.
- Travel Insurance for Bali and Indonesia: Is It Required, and What Must It Cover?
Travel insurance is not required for Indonesia or Bali in 2026. What a policy must cover here — evacuation, motorbikes, dengue — and clauses that void claims.
- Emergency Numbers in Indonesia: 112, Police, Ambulance and Bali Tourist Police
Which emergency number to call in Indonesia: 112, police 110, ambulance 118 or 119, fire 113, search and rescue 115, plus Bali and Jakarta tourist police.
- Can You Drink Tap Water in Indonesia? Ice, Brushing Teeth and Refills
Tap water in Indonesia, including Bali, is not safe to drink. Official advice on ice, brushing teeth and coffee, and how to avoid plastic bottles.