Currency and Credit Card

Indonesia currency is denominated in Rupiah (IDR) and freely convertible. Major world currencies and travelers checks can be converted to or from Indonesian Rupiah at all major hotels. Notes come in 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1.000, 5.000, 10.000, 20.000, 50.000, 100.000 Rupiah denominations. Exchange rates are somewhat more favorable at local banks, and better still at money-changing offices. At the time writing, US$ 1 is equal to about Rp. 9.500,-. Major international credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and JCB Card) are widely accepted in Jakarta. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are found throughout the city. (enjoyjakarta)