Because so many Australians travel to places like Bali, it’s relatively easy to convert AUD to IDR. Generally your options will include online services or physical locations. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks.

Online options to exchange AUD to IDR include ordering cash online for delivery or collection, or getting a digital travel card from a service like Wise. These options are convenient as you can arrange most of what you need without leaving home - but you might need to have a bit of time to get everything arranged. For example, you may need to be home to accept delivery of your cash, or wait a few days to a couple of weeks for your travel card to show up.

Physical exchange options include your bank, a foreign exchange office or changing your money at the airport. These options can be handy if you’ve left currency exchange to the last minute, but you won’t always snag the very best exchange rate. If you’re exchanging at the airport in particular you’ll need to be wary of poor exchange rates which can leave you with less than you might expect in the end.

Exchange rates change all the time so to see what 100 AUD is worth in IDR you’ll need to get the live exchange rate from your preferred provider, and run the sums. The good news is that tools like our currency conversion and provider comparison calculators do all the hard work for you. Simply pick AUD to IDR as the conversion you want, enter 100 AUD as the amount to convert and see what you could get with different providers we’ve reviewed and compared.

There’s not really a single best exchange rate for AUD to IDR. It will depend on how much you’re changing, whether you want to use a digital or physical service, and so on. One thing that’s worth noting is that currency converter tools and Google will usually give you the mid-market AUD - IDR rate. However, this isn’t always what a provider or bank will offer you - extra fees may be included. Compare a few to find the right one for you.

Here’s a roundup of how exchange rates may be set with a few providers:

• Wise exchange rate: Mid-market exchange rate with low, transparent conversion costs
• Revolut exchange rate: Mid-market exchange rate on weekdays, to your plan limits - fair usage and out of hours fees may apply
• Banks: Exchange rates include a variable markup - your own bank may give you a favourable rate 
• Currency exchange offices: Exchange rates include a variable markup, which can be high, particularly if there’s no upfront conversion fee
• Airports: Exchange rates include a variable markup which can be high because customers at the airport generally value speed and convenience over cost

Check out our AUD to IDR exchange rate page, to compare exchange rates from specialist providers, and see which might be best for your upcoming trip.

You’ll have plenty of options for buying IDR in Australia. You may prefer to arrange everything online with a digital travel card from a provider like Wise or Revolut, or by ordering Rupiah cash to collect later. Or, if you’re in a hurry or prefer face to face service, you could head out to a bank or foreign exchange office, or get your cash at an airport. All your options have their own benefits and drawbacks - getting cash delivered to home can be convenient, but only if someone can be in the house to accept delivery. Picking up your IDR at a bank may be a familiar option, but not all Australian banks offer this service - while using the airport is convenient but may be pricey.

For many customers, getting a travel card from a provider like Wise or Revolut is the best balance of cost and convenience. Wise cards can hold and exchange 40+ currencies with the mid-market rate and low fees, for use in Indonesia and 150+ other countries. Revolut offers a selection of accounts which all come with cards for spending and withdrawals, with some no fee currency conversion every month. Compare a few options to find the right one for you.