Guest Astrrro Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 OK, I know the fly by night money changers are known to short change people. And I know the exchange rate at the airport is bad. In the past I've exchanged traveller's checks at licensed money changers but this time I don't have enough TC. Are there plenty of ATMs around? Any special things I might need to know about Bali ATMs compared to Thai ATMs. Is the exchange rate for baht to rupiah a fair one? In other words should I bring baht to Bali or should I first change it into dollars or rupiah in Thailand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atri1666 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 When i was there the exchange rate at the airport was the same as in the bank. I changed 200 Euro and got millions back. Now 1 Euro = 15000 rupiah. ATM have been working like in thailand or elsewhere. Only in the hotel was bad exchange. Visa on arrival i paid 25 Dollar. Its better to have US-Dollar or Euro. Even my supermarket was changing money but never change with moneychangers >> they betray you really. I found everything cheaper than in thailand - wages are lower than in thailand - my roommaid got 30 euro for one month. Not knowing i gave her first time 50000 rupiah ( around 4 euro) tip for good work and she was endless hugging me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lvdkeyes Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Whenever traveling I use my ATM so that my US bank is the one who decides the exchange rate. I consistently get a better rate in Thailand than is posted here. In Bali I found ATM's all over, just as in Thailand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The last time I was in Bali (1997 or 1998) I exchanged money at a very popular money changer in Kuta. The locals would also use it and so you know they had to be fair. It had a long desk and was always crowded. I am not sure if I could find it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...