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Indonesia
Southeast Asia
Travel guide essentials
Indonesia, particularly Bali and Jakarta, is becoming very digital-friendly, but you still need a balance of cards, local apps, and cash for a smooth experience across its many islands.
What matters most
- Cards are widely accepted in Bali and Jakarta's tourist areas
- Local QR wallets are dominant for residents; travelers should stick to cards and cash
- Working data is critical for ride-hailing and navigating complex urban areas
Payments and wallets
International travelers will find good card support in modern retail and hospitality. However, for local markets and remote islands, cash is still the only reliable option.
- Contactless is growing but not as universal as in Europe
- ATMs are plentiful in cities but can be unreliable in rural areas
- Keep some cash for 'warungs' (local eateries) and small shops
Digital logistics
Indonesia's digital ecosystem is built around local super-apps. While you can survive with global tools, having a local data plan makes everything from transport to food delivery much easier.
- Local ride-hailing is essential for transparent pricing
- eSIMs are widely available and provide better value than roaming
- Be prepared for SMS verification when signing up for local services
Available Services Overview
| Service | Category | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayPal | Payment | Fully Supported | View |
| Apple Pay | Payment | Not Supported | View |
| Google Pay | Payment | Fully Supported | View |
| Stripe | Payment | Not Supported | View |
| Alipay | Payment | Fully Supported | View |
| WeChat Pay | Payment | Fully Supported | View |
| Venmo | Payment | Not Supported | View |
| Revolut | Banking | Not Supported | View |
| N26 | Banking | Not Supported | View |
| Wise | Remittance | Fully Supported | View |
| Social | Fully Supported | View | |
| Social | Fully Supported | View | |
| YouTube | Video | Fully Supported | View |
| Netflix | Video | Fully Supported | View |
| Messaging | Fully Supported | View | |
| LINE | Messaging | Not Supported | View |
| Airalo | Telecom | Fully Supported | View |
| Holafly | Telecom | Fully Supported | View |
| Uber | Transport | Not Supported | View |
| Grab | Transport | Fully Supported | View |
| Spotify | Video | Fully Supported | View |
| TikTok | Social | Fully Supported | View |
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