Money Changers

Please use legitimate money changers only. Suspicious offices,signes pointing to a stall/market = trouble.There are, we regret to say, some dishonest moneychangers in Bali. From fixed calculators to miscounted money, the speed at which they work defies belief. Whatever trick they use, you will end up with less rupiah than you should have. Having said that, the Balinese are fundamentally honest and helpful people. There is a reliable chain of moneychangers called PT Central Kuta (blue signs with white writing) that also give good exchange rates.We also suggest BMC we frequent the one on the corner of Jln Legian and PatiMura. You will also see signs at the KODAK shops with PT central money changers written on them. Make sure you always ask for a receipt.Don't rely on their calculators. Ask for larger denominations, the less notes you receive, the less you will have to count and the less chance of being ripped off. Try and always change an amount that will give you a round and easy figure to work out in your head. Always be the last person to touch and count your money. If the money changer is using an auto counting machine count your money out in front of them first as notes have been known to disappear.Look for the money changers that charge NO commission and ask again when you are in the shop if there is a commission. Avoid any money changer offering a surprisingly high exchange rate.