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    Mobile phones in Bali

    Xl dialing code The answer for future reference is 01000 + (1) for USA then the USA number you are calling. If it has a (1) like 1 -800-XXX-XXXX you dial the extra (1) in this case. Going up to a local cell shop assumes they speak English and you speak Indonesian - good luck - thanks for the...
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    Opening a bank account without having a KITAS

    I am using US BANK and Wells Fargo - (2) of the biggest. Neither bank will wire money anywhere unless I walk into the branch fill out the papers and show my ID. They will not execute a wire VIA the phone. I don't understand how people are able to transfer funds from the States into an INDO bank...
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    Mobile phones in Bali

    XL Cell Phone International Long Distance code Does anyone know the international long distance dial code for XL cell phone service? I recall it was something like 101011 something like that - Thanks
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    Opening a bank account without having a KITAS

    I hate ibans Wait a minute - you need to sign a fax!? WHAT? I don't own a fax machine. I still don't see how anyone can do online transfers to swift codes unless the bank is set up to do it and not all of them are.
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    Opening a bank account without having a KITAS

    Iban issue The IBAN number you give for BII BANK is the same number they call a swift code. Either they or you or someone is confused. I will call the bank again and speak with the manager. The post below also states that INDO banks do not use IBAN numbers they use swift codes. No USA...
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    Opening a bank account without having a KITAS

    Iban Thanks for trying to help. I called BII Bank in Ubud and they told me they don't use IBAN - only swift code. Furthermore, they said IBAN is used in places like the U.K. So, can U tell me what bank exactly in INDO uses IBAN? Also, where is your main bank located? If you have an acct...
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    Opening a bank account without having a KITAS

    Bank account without KISTA and deposits I was able to open a bank account at BII without a KISTA in January 2012. The new rule as of 2011 is you need to enter the country 2x to qualify for a bank account. I was able to get an exception because I had only entered the country 1x on a Social Class...