One of the thickly populated countries in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has seen an impressive switch when it comes to online shopping. All credit to the substantial development in the areas of mobile, internet, and other digital technologies. With the population on the higher end, Indonesia is one of the most-sought markets for global e-commerce companies. The country has observed both local and multinational e-commerce players coming in to fight for the enormous potential. The digital explosion and multiple e-commerce websites have made Indonesia one of the red-hot markets, and some e-commerce portals have touched new heights of success, catering to millions of visitors each month. Here are the top five as of year 2020.
Tokopedia
Tokopedia is one of the most popular and most extensive online marketplaces in Indonesia. The platform facilitates many sellers to manage their online stores easily. Japan’s Softbank and Sequoia Capital, noted American tech venture capital firm, recently made an infusion funding of $100 million. Tokopedia sells everything from household utilities to new and used electronics. The portal can be used for utility payments as well, as users can pay their mobile, Internet, TV bills right here. The payment options include Bank transfers, Credit/Debit cards, OVO payments, cash payments, etc.
Shopee
A popular online shopping destination in Indonesia is Shopee. Primarily mobile, Shopee is a diversified platform that provides a quality shopping experience to its customers. Besides being present in Indonesia, Shopee is available in the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan as well. Shopee is a one-stop-shop for anything ranging from food to fashion. Shopee recently expanded into the culinary field with the Shopee Geprek, which delivers meals to homes across 20 cities in Indonesia. The app and website facilitate payments via credit/debit cards, bank transfers, Shopee PayLater, and the user can also opt for cash on delivery.
Bukalapak
Bukalapak is an e-commerce platform that brings brands and individuals together for online buying and selling. The ease of using the platform, its reliability, and its additional financial guarantees to its customer base make the portal customer favorite. The various perks and cashback offers add to the thrill of shopping on this platform. The website is known for its user-friendly interface, and the fast loading speed makes it an addition to the good books of all the visitors. Besides being able to pay using the regular payment modes, customers can pay with their DANA accounts.
Blibli
Blibli is one of the best diversified online shopping portals which offers products ranging from gadgets, health, beauty, home décor, automotive, and more. The customers stay engaged with special promotions, vouchers, and tickets. Blibli provides up to a good 15 delivery options to cater to people with varying work schedules. This e-commerce portal takes care that the slots do not clash with the work shift of their customers, and delivery hauls get arranged accordingly. Customers can pay using credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and GoPay.
Lazada
Lazada is one of the e-commerce leaders, with a presence in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The portal serves as an online marketplace and department store for the retailers to sell the products. Lazada was founded in 2011 by the rocket internet. In 2016 Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant acquired a considerable stake in Lazada. Customers can find many categories, including clothing, furniture, and sports equipment. Lazada facilitates payments via credit card billing, debit cards, bank transfers, and COD.
