Setting up your Bank Account

Setting up your Bank Account
If you need to set up your bank account, you'll probably be dazzled by the number of banks in Indonesia. There are many domestic banks advertising their services. Very few seem to target expatriates, but an increasing number of banks provide US$ accounts.
Most local bank now have facilities for online banking.

In the major economical centers there are several international banks, such as Citibank, HSBC and ABN-AMRO Bank. More banks are on our Links page.
The process to open an account is very easy. All you need is your passport and your KITAS (stay permit) and, usually, Rp 10,000 or more to make the first deposit.