Which US dollar bills are rejected at Bali money changers?
From messages by 2 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 22 days ago
Older $100 bills dated 1996, 2003, and 2006 may be refused in Bali or receive a lower rate. In Ubud, several money changers declined them; one accepted only the 2003 notes, while another offered IDR 15,000 per dollar rather than 17,150. The remaining bills were eventually exchanged at about the tenth office for IDR 17,000.
45 days ago Older $100 bills from 1996/2003/2006 — possible refusals and discount
In Nusa Dua, an exchange office near the Coco supermarket was reported to accept older US dollars at IDR 16,000 per dollar, compared with IDR 17,575 for newer notes.
26 days ago Money changer near Coco supermarket, Nusa Dua — IDR 16,000 for older dollars
A traveler reported that an exchange office at Bali Collection mall in Nusa Dua accepts old-series US dollar bills at the standard rate without issues.
Bali Collection, Nusa Dua — old bills accepted
A traveler reported that a money changer refused to exchange new $100 bills from the L series, explaining that Indonesian banks do not accept them. Other series of the same denomination were exchanged without issue. It's unclear whether this is a widespread policy or specific to certain exchange offices.
L-series $100 bills — rejected
There was also a question about whether local Bali money changers accept Chinese yuan. No confirmed experience was shared in these messages — it's advisable to check directly with exchange offices before relying on yuan as a travel currency.
Chinese yuan (CNY) — unconfirmed