Savers at Buahan's village credit institution report withdrawal delays

In brief: Bali Post reported on 18 October 2026 that some customers of Buahan LPD in Tabanan had been unable to withdraw money for about a week; the village was still examining the problem the following day.

Passbooks were being checked to establish the scale

The complaints involved savings and term deposits. In comments to IDN Times Bali on 19 October, customary village leader I Gede Saputra said an internal review involving LPD managers and supervisors was under way, following a meeting with depositors.

Neither the number of affected customers nor the total amount had been established. Passbooks were being examined. The cause remained undetermined, and the report did not say when the affected customers could access their money.

A village institution with a specific local role

LPD stands for Lembaga Perkreditan Desa, a village credit institution. Bali's regional regulation No. 3/2017 describes LPDs as financial institutions owned by customary village communities. Reports about Buahan provide no basis for assuming that commercial banks across Bali have restricted withdrawals.

For a depositor trying to clarify an account balance, copies of passbook entries, deposit receipts and withdrawal requests provide a record to compare with the institution's response. A written balance confirmation and an explanation of the repayment process would help make that discussion specific. Customers need to establish the terms applying to their own savings directly with the LPD.