In Reply to: bali hai cruise posted by alleylou on Friday, 6. June 2008 at 20:30 Bali Time:
Metods of payment for deposits etc.
Overseas Credit Card payments without a signature can only be banked here in Indonesia with a copy of the card holders passport - copy of the credit card - authorization letter for the ammount etc. This is to try and prevent fraud.
International bank transfer is probably the safest and just faxing the transaction slip. There is obviously fees involved and as has been said already 30 odd dolars seems a bit crazy. Most hotels require just 1 night payment in advance and balance on arrival which is probably fair enough.
As I understand it internet payments can only be made if the business is registered in another country ie: Aussie or America and payment is then made through that country.
Hope this helps