Which US dollar bills are rejected at Bali money changers?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Some Bali money changers refuse new $100 bills starting with the L series, citing Indonesian bank restrictions. Other series and denominations are generally accepted.
What the community said
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.
20 days ago 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.
20 days ago Chinese yuan (CNY) — unconfirmed