It is advisable that you open a checking account at one of the local banks in Indonesia to facilitate payment of your DSA or if you wish to have a portion of your salary paid to you in the local currency.
For a list of banks in Jakarta, please check web page of The Financial Services Authority (OJK) here.
For information on the documents required to open an account, on your arrival in Jakarta, please contact Finance/Human Resources/Operations Staff in your respective office.
Below are common documents that staff need to bring to open a bank account in local bank account.
- Passport (if it is a join account, the bank also needs your spouse passport);
- Valid visa/KITAS/stay permit (if required)
- Letter from HR or Finance from your respective agency for opening bank account.
- Certain banks may require a copy of your Government identity card issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The required initial deposit for opening IDR account approximately IDR 500,000 (excluding administration fee) and for USD account approximately is USD 100. Official banking hours in Indonesia on average are from 8:30 to 15:00, Monday to Friday.
Note that ATM crime is common in Indonesia. Carefully conceal your PIN number when using any ATM and if your card is 'swallowed' by the machine, do not give your PIN to 'helpful people nearby' or to any phone numbers on the machine. Immediately speak with UNDSS-I for advice.