International Tourists In Bali Can Now Pay Everywhere With A Single Digital Wallet

Bali is moving deeper into digital-first travel, and the island's tourism economy is shifting to match how international visitors prefer to spend today. With more travellers relying on mobile payments rather than physical currency, Indonesia has introduced a new system designed to simplify everything from airport arrivals to café bills. Bank Indonesia has launched the Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack (ITTP) in Bali. The aim is to make transactions easier for visitors and reduce the constant reliance on cash, especially in a destination that handles millions of arrivals each year.

Bali Introduces New Tourist Pack For Cashless Travel

The ITTP brings multiple services together in one package. It includes a chip-based digital wallet linked to QRIS, a SIM card with data, and a local mobile number. The wallet lets tourists pay instantly by scanning QR codes at restaurants, hotels, shops and tourist attractions. The idea, reported by The Economic Times, is to cut down the time visitors spend hunting for currency exchange counters or figuring out payment systems that differ from their home countries.

Fillianingsih Hendarta, Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, said the initiative aims to strengthen Indonesia's image as a visitor-friendly destination. "Ease of transactions is an important part of the tourism experience in Bali," she said during the launch. The focus on simplicity sits at the heart of the island's wider push towards modern, seamless travel.

To support the rollout, Bank Indonesia has opened a Tourism Information Centre at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The centre helps arriving travellers set up the digital wallet and access the QRIS Nusantara Tourism Guidebook. The guidebook lists popular attractions, cafés, markets and businesses that accept QRIS payments. Bank Indonesia said, "With the support of various parties, the experience of international tourists in Bali will be more convenient and practical."

Once travellers become familiar with the wallet at the airport, the transition into Bali's day-to-day payment environment becomes smoother. Local businesses are expected to benefit from quicker and more transparent transactions. Cash remains widespread, but officials plan to keep promoting the ITTP on arrival so visitors understand it from the beginning of their trip.

QRIS Payments Surge Across Bali In 2025

The shift towards digital payments is already visible across the island. QRIS usage has risen sharply, with nearly one million merchants accepting QR-based payments during the first half of 2025. Transaction volumes have grown significantly, too. Visitors from China, Japan, Singapore and other regions can use their existing digital wallets through cross-border QRIS features, which expands access for frequent travellers in Asia.

Adoption Of Cashless Payments In Rural And Cultural Centres

The rise of QRIS is not limited to Bali's popular coastal strips. Small rural shops, home-run kiosks and temple stalls in Ubud, Penglipuran and other cultural hubs have adopted QR code payments as well. This wider uptake shows how far the digital shift has reached into community spaces, giving tourists more consistency in the way they spend and allowing rural businesses to participate more confidently in tourism-led commerce.

QRIS Benefits For MSMEs In Bali's Tourism Economy

A large part of this push is aimed at supporting micro, small and medium enterprises, which form the backbone of Bali's tourism chain. More digital payments mean improved financial inclusion and cleaner, trackable transactions. For many small vendors, these changes help with stability and long-term growth. As QR codes become more common across restaurants, craft shops and independent food stalls, MSMEs can engage more effectively with global travellers accustomed to digital-first spending.

Enhancing The Bali Travel Experience Through Cashless Systems

Bali remains one of Asia's most visited destinations, known for its temples, rice terraces, surf beaches and cultural traditions. The move towards cashless systems is part of a broader effort to refine the travel experience. As digital payments become standard across the world, Bali's shift places the island in line with traveller expectations. It prepares it for a future where seamless, mobile-based transactions become a defining part of how people move through destinations.