š³ Bali Goes Cashless: International Tourists Can Now Pay Everywhere With a Single Digital Wallet
If you are travelling to Bali, say goodbye to hunting for currency exchange counters. International tourists can now use a single digital wallet linked to QR codes for payments at restaurants, shops, and attractions across the island.
The introduction of the new Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack (ITTP) simplifies checkouts, makes those spontaneous beach days more enjoyable, and eases your entire experience in local hubs as Bali moves deeper into digital-first travel.
Bali Introduces New Tourist Pack For Cashless Travel
Bank Indonesia has launched the ITTP specifically to make transactions easier for the millions of visitors arriving each year, reducing the constant reliance on physical cash.
The ITTP is a comprehensive package that brings multiple services together:
- A chip-based digital wallet linked to QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard).
- A SIM card with data and a local mobile number.
This system allows tourists to pay instantly by simply scanning QR codes at hotels, restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions. As Fillianingsih Hendarta, Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, noted, the initiative aims to strengthen Indonesia’s image as a visitor-friendly destination where “Ease of transactions is an important part of the tourism experience.”
Seamless Start: To support the rollout, a Tourism Information Centre has been opened at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Arriving travellers can set up their digital wallet, receive assistance, and access the QRIS Nusantara Tourism Guidebook, which lists all the places that accept QRIS payments.
QRIS Payments Surge Across Bali ā Even in Cultural Hubs
The shift towards digital payments is already accelerating. QRIS usage has risen sharply, with nearly one million merchants accepting QR-based payments during the first half of 2025. This surge is not limited to the popular coastal strips:
- Widespread Adoption: Small rural shops, home-run kiosks, and temple stalls in cultural centres like Ubud and Penglipuran have also adopted the system, offering tourists consistency in how they spend.
- International Access: Visitors from countries like China, Japan, and Singapore can often use their existing digital wallets through cross-border QRIS features, further expanding access for travellers from Asia.
Boosting MSMEs with Digital Transactions
A major benefit of this cashless push is the support it provides to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which are the foundation of Bali’s tourism chain. The move ensures improved financial inclusion and more transparent, trackable transactions.
As QR codes become standard across craft shops, independent food stalls, and local markets, MSMEs can engage more confidently and effectively with a global clientele accustomed to digital-first spending.
As one of Asia’s most visited destinations, Bali’s embrace of the ITTP and cashless systems places the island in line with modern traveller expectations, setting a new standard for a seamless, mobile-based travel experience.
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