Banking & Money

How to avoid being scammed at currency exchange in Bali?

Money changers in Bali often use sleight-of-hand tricks — always count your bills at the counter, hold them in your hands, and don't walk away until you're sure the amount is correct.

1 source · 8 days ago

Is it better to use a foreign currency card or local currency card in Bali?

A card denominated in the transaction currency avoids double conversion fees. With a home-currency card, expect around 5% extra loss due to two conversion steps.

1 source · today

What currency to bring to Bali — USD or other currencies?

Bring US dollars — they get the best exchange rates in Bali. Other currencies are rarely accepted or exchanged at poor rates. All prices are in Indonesian rupiah.

2 sources · 1 day ago