Banks and E-commerce Leverage Jakarta Fair to Expand Digital Transaction Adoption
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bank Jakarta and e-commerce platform Blibli have launched a collaborative "engagement store" at Jakarta Fair 2026 to promote digital transactions.
- The initiative combines online and offline services, allowing visitors to experience digital shopping and banking in one location.
- Services include account opening via JakOne Mobile, loan applications, cash services, and payment of vehicle taxes, aiming to expand financial inclusion and non-cash transactions in Jakarta.
Bank Jakarta and e-commerce giant Blibli are joining forces at the Jakarta Fair 2026 to boost the adoption of digital transactions and financial services. Their joint "engagement store," located in Hall C1, offers a unique online-to-offline experience, merging digital shopping with banking services in a single, accessible venue. This collaboration aims to introduce cashless transaction methods directly to the public amidst the bustling atmosphere of the fair.
Agus H. Widodo, President Director of Bank Jakarta, expressed optimism that the engagement store, in partnership with Blibli, will provide visitors with a memorable and distinctive shopping and transaction experience. He highlighted the collaboration as a key strategy for broadening financial inclusion and encouraging the use of non-cash payments. Blibli is showcasing various electronic products available for purchase, while Bank Jakarta is offering special promotions for its Visa debit card users making transactions at the store.
Through the presence of this new concept, the Engagement Store, in collaboration with Blibli, one of the renowned e-commerce platforms, we hope the people of Jakarta can enjoy a unique and memorable shopping and transaction experience.
Beyond retail, the engagement store provides access to a range of banking services. Visitors can open new accounts using the JakOne Mobile app, apply for loans and financing, and utilize ATM Cash Recycling Machines for cash deposits and withdrawals. The facility also supports payments for vehicle taxes (PKB) and ownership transfer fees (BBNKB) through its digital payment options. This comprehensive offering underscores the bank's commitment to modernizing financial ecosystems within Jakarta.
Arie Rinaldi, Corporate Secretary of Bank Jakarta, views the Jakarta Fair as a crucial platform for reaching a wider audience with the bank's products and services. He stated that the fair serves as a testament to their support for creating a modern and inclusive transaction ecosystem for the city. The partnership between banking and e-commerce is expected to grow, driven by the increasing adoption of digital transactions, as it effectively expands access to financial services and engages consumers through integrated shopping experiences.
The PRJ 2026 momentum is a form of our support in realizing a modern and inclusive transaction ecosystem for the City of Jakarta.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.