Open Personal Bank Account in Indonesia

Need to open a personal bank account in Indonesia? We can assist you with the entire process, making it simple and stress-free. We’ll guide you through the requirements and help prepare the necessary documents, so you can focus on what matters most.

If you are interested in setting up a business bank account, you can find more details here.

Why You Need to Open a Personal Bank Account in Indonesia?

1. Convenient Local Transactions
   Having a local bank account simplifies daily financial activities such as paying rent and utility bills and making purchases. It also facilitates the use of Indonesian e-wallet services, such as GoPay and OVO, which often require a link to a local bank account.
2. Avoiding High Fees on Foreign Cards
   Using international debit or credit cards in Indonesia can incur significant fees, including currency conversion charges ranging from 2% to 5% and ATM withdrawal fees between 3% and 5% per transaction. A local bank account helps minimize these additional costs.​
3. Easier Rent Payments, Utility Bills & Salary Deposits
   A local bank account makes paying monthly rent, electricity, internet, and other bills much more straightforward. It’s also essential for receiving salary deposits from Indonesian employers or clients.
4. Access to Digital Banking & Payment Apps
   Top banks, such as BCA, Mandiri, and BNI, offer excellent mobile banking services. You can easily transfer funds, top up e-wallets (GoPay, OVO), or make QRIS payments, all from your phone.
5. Essential for Business Operations
   For foreigners running businesses or working in Indonesia, a local bank account is essential for managing payroll, making supplier payments, and conducting other business-related transactions efficiently.

To open personal bank account from us, we need some basic information from you to be able to prepare the relevant documents, here is the document we need :

1. Valid Passport
2. Stay Permit
   A valid visa or stay permit, such as:
   • KITAS (Limited Stay Permit)
   • KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit)
   • Some banks may accept a Business Visa or Tourist Visa, though options may be limited.
3. Proof of Address in Indonesia
4. Initial Deposit
5. Required information for login to System Administrators :
   • Email
   • Indonesian phone number
   • Username

Note : Additional Documents may be required by some banks:

• • • Passport-sized Photograph
    • Reference Letter from an employer or sponsor
    • Existing Debit or Credit Card
    • Bank Statement from your home country

1. Add This Service to Your Cart: Please add this product to your shopping cart and proceed to checkout for secure payment.
2. Submit Your Information: After checkout, you’ll be redirected to a form where you can enter all the required details and upload your documents.
3. We Verify & Confirm: Our team will review your submission and contact you within one business day via email or WhatsApp to confirm the next steps or request additional info if needed.
4. Account Details Sent to You: Once the setup is complete, we’ll send your bank account information, including account number, bank details, and access instructions, directly to your email or WhatsApp.