How to Pay in Bali — Cash, Cards, Wise & Revolut

How to pay in Bali is a top logistics search because the island runs on Indonesian rupiah (IDR) while foreigners arrive with cards, Wise balances, and Revolut apps. Cash is still king at morning markets and village warungs — exactly where our cooking class begins. Here is how to handle money smoothly in 2026.

Cash vs card — practical rules

• Markets & small warungs — cash; bring IDR 50K–100K notes
• Hotels, spas, upscale cafés — Visa/Mastercard widely accepted
• ATMs — use bank branches; watch skimmers; withdraw max less often to save fees
• Tipping — not mandatory; IDR 20K–50K appreciated for drivers and guides

Wise, Revolut, and multi-currency cards

Travel cards reduce forex markup on card payments and ATM withdrawals. Enable notifications, set daily limits, and carry a second card. You will still want cash for the pasar segment of our market tour cooking class — buying spices and snacks with the chef.

Pre-pay experiences online

Lock in peak-season slots before you land. Book your cooking class accepts online payment — one less ATM stop on arrival day. See Bali visa requirements and is Bali cheap or expensive for full trip budgeting.

Book a Balinese cooking class on your Bali trip

Bring cash for the market — book the class online with your card before you fly.

Shared class from IDR 350,000 per person. Private 1-person class IDR 650,000. Free Ubud-area pickup. Book your cooking class or see the full Balinese cooking class in Ubud page. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 — max 8 guests per shared session.