Explore Payment Methods Available in Bali - Bali.Live

Discover a comprehensive guide to the payment options available in Bali. Whether you're a tourist or a resident, understanding the financial landscape is crucial. This article covers everything from using local currency and cash payments, to modern digital transactions, such as credit cards, mobile payments, and online banking solutions in Bali.

Finance
Upd. 12/11/25
QRIS - Payment standard in Indonesia

QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) is the Indonesian national standard for domestic payments. It utilizes QR codes and minimizes the number of intermediaries in the payment chain.

QRIS - Payment standard in Indonesia
News
Upd. 13/11/25
Bali Airport Goes Digital with New Cashless Payment Kit

Bank Indonesia is launching the Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack — a simple 'all-in-one' kit for those arriving in Bali. Buy it right at the airport — and you’re ready for a cashless life. It includes a…

Bali Airport Goes Digital with New Cashless Payment Kit
CA
21/11/24
21/11/24
Automatic debits from Permata don't go through, but you can make payments from the company's account in Permata. To do this, at the beginning of the month, you need to transfer to Bank BRI to the 16-digit virtual account given to you upon registration in BPJS HEALTH. The payment is processed within 1 day.
News
Upd. 28/02/26
$1,200 Lesson: Avoid This Bali Forest Mistak

Filming a regular music video at Lake Buyan turned into a scandal for a local blogger. Only once he arrived did he find out that flying a drone or using a professional camera in Bali’s protected areas…

$1,200 Lesson: Avoid This Bali Forest Mistak
News
Upd. 14/02/26
Airbnb in Bali Isn’t Banned, but Controls Are Increasing

Talks about banning Airbnb in Bali turned out to be just noise without real consequences. The platforms remain. What’s changing is the way properties can be rented. Now the focus shifts to documentati…

Airbnb in Bali Isn’t Banned, but Controls Are Increasing