Indonesian · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Banking in Indonesian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Indonesian words for banking are reksa dana (mutual fund), Surat Pemberitahuan Tahunan (SPT) (annual tax return) and Dirjen Pajak (Directorate General of Taxes). The full Indonesian banking phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Indonesian vocabulary for banking, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Indonesian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key banking vocabulary
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| reksa dana | mutual fund |
| Surat Pemberitahuan Tahunan (SPT) | annual tax return |
| Dirjen Pajak | Directorate General of Taxes |
| keuntungan modal | capital gain |
| pemotongan pajak | tax withholding |
| Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) | Indonesia Stock Exchange |
| saham | share / stock |
| deposito | time deposit |
| rencana tabungan | savings plan |
| DPLK | pension fund (Dana Pensiun Lembaga Keuangan) |
Example sentences
Saya investasi di reksa dana.
I invest in mutual funds.
Saya lapor SPT setiap Maret.
I file the SPT every March.
Penghasilan saham merupakan keuntungan modal.
Stock income is a capital gain.
Saya beli saham di Bursa Efek Indonesia.
I buy shares on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Saya daftar NPWP di Dirjen Pajak.
I registered my NPWP at the Tax Directorate.
Deposito memberikan bunga tetap.
A time deposit provides fixed interest.
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