Is there an ATM In Mentawai ( Siberut / Sipora / Pagai )?
There is an ATM in Mentawai at Bank Negara, in Tua Pejat (North Sipora). However, it is known to be unreliable and many travelers still experience problems withdrawing cash.
If this includes you, there is another solution. You can still access your money whether you’re on Siberut, Sipora or Pagai, using our guide below. It explains how you can send yourself money online and pick it up at the local post office.
It is a very similar process to buying something on the internet with your debit card and is probably the quickest way to send yourself money online to Mentawai.
There’s also currently a promo code so you pay NO FEE on your first money transfer. What’s more, it’s convenient, safe and often cheaper than paying high ATM withdrawal fees allowing you to transfer more than the maximum ATM limit.
Unfortunately, ATM fraud in Indonesia is not uncommon….. Check out our Travel Money Tips for what to look out for and more general information covering pre-trip planning, fees, scams, and general safety.
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Getting Cash Without Using The ATMs In Mentawai:
– Send Money To Mentawai & Pick Cash Up Locally
With so many overseas workers now sending money home to their families, there are lots of local cash pick up points to collect these funds.
By tapping into this network, you can use your ATM card (debit/credit) or bank details to securely send yourself funds online through a reputable International money transfer service. See below for online services that have partnerships with domestic money transfer agents in Mentawai where you can pick up your money within a few hours.
This means when there’s no ATM you can still withdraw cash within a few hours, and what’s more, it’s often more convenient, safe and cheaper than paying ATM withdrawal fees.
Option 1: World Remit
In all of these islands, the local authorized cash pick-up points where you can send your money to are branches of the Indonesian Post Office, Kantor Pos. The addresses for each follow, but it’s much easier to just ask where the nearest branch is or look on a google map:
On Siberut the address is:
-Selatan, Muara Siberut, Siberut Sel., Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat 25393, Indonesia
On Sipora there are 2 branches:
-Jl. Raya KM.2, Tuapejat, Sipora Utara, Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat 25932, Indonesia
-Sioban, South Sipora, Mentawai, West Sumatra 25932, Indonesia
On North Pagai the address is:
–Matobe, Sikakap, Kepulauan Mentawai, West Sumatra 25391, Indonesia
If there’s a branch locally, then download the World Remit App HERE.
Make your transfer and use the promo code ‘FREE’ to get your first transfer FEE-FREE!
They also offer £5 cashback once you send £50 or more by signing up using refer a friend code MARKT64
Option 2: Ria Money Transfer, Panda Remit, Sendwave & Transfergo
Ria Money Transfer, Panda Remit, Sendwave & Transfergo all work the same way as WorldRemit.
Explore what transfer you may make and what options you have to pick up cash somewhere close by.
Follow this link for Ria Money Transfer, this link for Panda Remit, this link for Sendwave and this link for Transfergo and
This may involve making an account / downloading their app.
Option 3 :
Moneygram and Western Union also offer similar services but can be a little pricier.
Useful Links:
Save On High ATM Fees
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentawai
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