You should take both cash and a card to Bali. A travel money card is better than cash for security reasons and that in most places in Bali you can pay with a card. No one can access your cash unless they have your 4 digit pin. If you lose your travel money card you can quickly report it lost or stolen to stop unauthorised transactions. Cash is better for tipping, on transport and in markets.
It’s not advisable to carry too much money into Bali, while there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency you bring into Bali, it’s better to only bring enough for 2 days.
Yes, it is better to have a little bit of Indonesian Rupiah before you arrive. You need cash to pay for your visa when you arrive, cash to pay for transport and tipping in accommodation. The Indonesian exchange rate can be found at the Bank Indonesia page or our home page.
The best debit card for Bali charges no international transaction fees and offers market exchange rates on currency conversion, this is the Wise Multi Currency card. It has no set up costs, no ongoing costs or fees for inactivity.v
Yes it is better to use a debit card in the USA as it is cheaper than using funds from a credit card which have an interest rate typically of 20%, they are accepted in most places for payment, they are secure and you can transfer money into the account easily overseas.
As a general rule, working out how much money to take to the USA depends on where you go and your type of travel. If you travel on a budget to the USA it can cost US$50 – US$100 a day. If you travel in the middle range throughout the USA it can cost US$100 – US$200 per day. Finally if you travel with luxury throughout the USA it can cost anywhere from $200 per day.
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