From Saving to Foreign Exchange Transactions, Jenius Helps Runners Manage Their Finances

BANDUNG, KOMPAS.com - Running has evolved beyond just physical preparation.

Runners also need to prepare a budget, especially when participating in races outside their city or abroad.

This makes digital banking apps a useful tool to help runners manage their financial needs before, during, and after races.

Jenius, the digital banking service from PT Bank SMBC Indonesia, offers features that runners can use to manage their finances and conduct transactions while participating in races.

This was explained by Febri Rusli, Head of Product and Innovation at Jenius.

According to Febri, a runner's financial needs can be divided into three stages: before, during, and after the race event.

KOMPAS.com/BILL CLINTEN Head of Product and Innovation at Jenius, Febri Rusli, at the #LariBarengJenius Media Luncheon held at Best Western Premier La Grande Hotel, Bandung, Friday (18/9/2026).

"Before the race, you can actually save money. The easiest thing is to save up to prepare for our goals," Febri said during the #LariBarengJenius Media Luncheon held at Best Western Premier La Grande Hotel, Bandung, on Friday (18/9/2026).

Before the race, runners can utilize the Dream Saver feature to set aside funds targeting specific goals.

These savings can cover registration fees, travel, accommodation, and purchasing running gear.

Then, when running abroad, Jenius offers foreign currency features that support card and QR transactions.

Currently, the app supports 12 different foreign currencies.

After the race, runners can manage cash flow with Flexi Cash and Split Pay features, which are helpful especially when unexpected or additional expenses arise.

"Managing cash flow is important because there are often unforeseen expenses, especially for races abroad," Febri explained.

KOMPAS.com/BILL CLINTEN The Make-A-Wish program with Jenius, presented at the #LariBarengJenius Media Luncheon held at Best Western Premier La Grande Hotel, Bandung, Friday (18/9/2026).

Automatic Donation Feature

Jenius also provides an automatic donation feature through a partnership with the nonprofit organization Make-A-Wish.

Users can set donations starting from Rp 100,000 and schedule them weekly, biweekly, or monthly.

This donation feature is part of the #LariLebihBerarti program that Jenius runs together with Make-A-Wish Indonesia during the Pocari Sweat Run 2026 event in Bandung.

Through this program, every runner who crosses the finish line in the offline Pocari Sweat Run 2026 races in Lombok and Bandung contributes to fulfilling the wishes of children battling critical illnesses.

In Lombok and Bandung, the program also features Wish Card and Wish Tree activities. Participants can write down hopes for themselves or for children fighting serious diseases.

Febri said this concept was created so that runners don't just aim for a personal best or the finish line.

"With this program, we want all runners not only to succeed in finishing the race but also to run to make a positive impact on others," Febri concluded.