In Reply to: Opening bank accounts in Bali? posted by sitas_pacar on Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 17:55 Bali Time:
I have few friends that coming to Bali and they open an account in Bali, mostly from permata bank. It's a good idea because you will be easier to withdrawal money. If you use your card from your country, they will charged you. But if you open an account here in Bali, you can withdrawal you money anywhere at any ATM (for Permata Bank only). I think you cold also cash your traveller's check. For those who are staying in Bali for quite a long term, opening an account in Bali is good idea. You can transfer your money from your original account from your country. and if you don't want to keep the account you can take all your money, then it will automatically closed.