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

How to pay in Bali: when cash still wins, card acceptance, Wise and Revolut tips, and booking your cooking class online before you arrive.

By Tumang Bali Team · 2026-10-19

Paying cash at Ubud morning market before a cooking class

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 444,950 per adult. Private 1-person class IDR 700,000. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use cash or card in Bali?

Carry rupiah cash for warungs, markets, small shops, and tips. Cards work at hotels, many restaurants, and online bookings. Markets before a cooking class are cash-first.

Does Wise or Revolut work in Bali?

Yes for ATM withdrawals and many card payments — check fees and daily limits. Always keep backup cash; rural Ubud stalls may not take contactless.

Can I book a cooking class with a foreign card?

Yes — book Tumang Bali online via GetYourGuide, Viator, or Airbnb with international cards before you land, or pay on our website booking flow. On-site market shopping during class is cash (small notes help).

Book Tumang Bali cooking class — from IDR 444,950

Market tour · 10+ dishes · free Ubud hotel pickup · max 8 guests · TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2026

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Pair your cooking class

After (or before) Tumang Bali, add an outdoor program the same day — ATV, jungle swing, rice-field cycling, or Ayung rafting.