Indonesian currency

Travelling to Indonesia? Before you head off, find out all about Indonesian currency exchange, including tips on how to save with your Revolut multi-currency card.

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What is the currency in Indonesia?

Indonesia uses the Indonesian Rupiah as its official currency.

If you’re exchanging money before your trip to Indonesia, keep an eye out for the currency code IDR, and check out our currency converter to find out how much your money's currently worth in Indonesian Rupiahs.

Once you’re in Indonesia, you’ll see the symbol Rp used to show prices at shops and restaurants.

Want to pay in cash like a local? You'll find Indonesian Rupiah banknotes in IDR 1,000, IDR 2,000, IDR 5,000, IDR 10,000, IDR 20,000, IDR 50,000, IDR 100,000. Each Indonesian Rupiah is divided into each rupiah is divided into 100 sen, with coins in IDR 500, IDR 1,000, IDR 2,000, IDR 5,000, IDR 10,000, IDR 25,000, IDR 50,000.

Spend in Indonesian currency with your Revolut Indonesian Rupiah card

It's a Indonesian Rupiah card and every travel money card you could need in one.

Just add money to your account in any of 36 currencies and pay with your Revolut card in Indonesia as usual — we'll convert your money to IDR for you.

Got another trip coming up? We've got you covered. Use your card to pay in 150+ other currencies worldwide. This is a travel debit card you'll want to use again and again.

Check out the Indonesian Rupiah card

One debit card for all your spending in Indonesia

Whether you're withdrawing cash or paying for your morning coffee, make sure to have this wild card up your sleeve while you're out and about in Indonesia.

Pay contactless

Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Go contactless

Create virtual cards

Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.

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Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.

Find an ATM in-app

Customise card security features

Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.

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  • Pay contactless

    Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

    Go contactless

  • Create virtual cards

    Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.

    Check out our virtual cards

  • Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

    Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.

    Find an ATM in-app

  • Customise card security features

    Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.

    Explore card security

Withdraw cash in Indonesia with no Revolut fees¹

While most shops in Indonesia accept Visa or Mastercard, having cash on hand is always a good idea. Embark on all your adventures knowing you've got easy access to ATM withdrawals whenever you need them.

  • Standard

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £200 or 5 withdrawals per rolling month

  • Plus

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £200 per rolling month

  • Premium

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £400 per rolling month

  • Metal

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £800 per rolling month

  • Ultra

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £2,000 per rolling month

¹After you reach your monthly limit, you'll pay a 2% fair usage fee. Third-party ATM fees may also apply.

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Tips for exchanging money in Indonesia

  1. Don't exchange at airports or at home

    No need to overspend on exchanging cash before you travel. Use your Revolut card to spend or withdraw money from an ATM while you're in Indonesia (just watch out for third-party ATM fees).

  2. Choose the local currency

    While you're in Indonesia, always choose to pay in Indonesian Rupiahs when you spend with your card in shops and restaurants. This'll help you avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) fees.

  3. Save on travel money with a Revolut card

    Spend in Indonesian Rupiahs at competitive rates on your next trip to Indonesia, with no additional currency exchange fees on weekdays within your plan's limits. Plan fees and T&Cs apply.

Exchange to Indonesian currency with Revolut

Whether you're sending or spending abroad, we've got something for you.

  • Convert GBP to IDR

    Check out our currency converter to see how much your GBP is worth in IDR with our exchange rates and fees.

  • Transfer money to Indonesia

    Send money to Indonesia in just a few taps. We'll handle the currency exchange for you.

  • Spend in IDR

    Taking a trip to Indonesia? Get our multi-currency Revolut card and spend like a local, with competitive exchange rates and fees.

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Indonesian currency FAQs

  • Like all cities in Indonesia, Jakarta uses the Indonesian Rupiah as its official currency. Each rupiah is divided into each rupiah is divided into 100 sen. While you're in Indonesia, you’ll see the symbol Rp in shops and restaurants. If you're exchanging currencies, keep an eye out for the currency code IDR.
  • When you use your card in Indonesia, you'll often be asked whether you want to pay in British pounds. This is called dynamic currency conversion (DCC). While it may make it easier to understand exactly how much you're paying in your home currency, you'll often get a poor exchange rate and pay additional fees. Our go-to tip? When you're in Indonesia, always choose to pay in the official Indonesian currency: the rupiah. When you spend with your Revolut debit card, we'll take care of the currency exchange, so you'll get competitive rates and fees.Get your Revolut card now.
  • Yes, you can use your Revolut card at any shops, restaurants, and hotels in Indonesia that accept Visa and Mastercard. All you have to do is add money to your account in any of our 36 supported currencies and pay with your card as usual. We'll automatically exchange to IDR at the Revolut exchange rate. You can also make ATM cash withdrawals in Indonesian Rupiahs with your multi-currency card. You won't pay any Revolut ATM fees if you're within your plan's monthly fair usage limits:
    • Standard: up to £200 (or 5 withdrawals, whichever comes first)
    • Plus: up to £200
    • Premium: up to £400
    • Metal: up to £800
    • Ultra: up to £2,000

    These limits are set on a rolling monthly basis. This means they'll reset every month from the date you opened your account or the date you changed your plan. You can check your remaining monthly allowance in-app.

    Check out our Help Centre for more on ATM withdrawal limits.

  • Here's how you can get your Revolut travel money card:
    1. Download our app for iOS or Android, and sign up for an account in just a few minutes.
    2. Tap the card icon on your home screen, go to + Add new, and choose whether you want a physical card, a virtual card, or both.
    3. Add money to your account in any of 36 supported currencies.
    4. Start spending online and in shops with your virtual card straight away. We'll handle the currency conversion for you.
    5. Once your physical card arrives, you can start making ATM withdrawals as well.