Where to change money in Bali is an issue that every visitor will face. If you’ve just struck a great
bargain at a shop, only to realise that all you have are dollar bills, or when
you need to get back to your hotel after a walk down Jalan Legian or Kuta Beach
but don’t want the trouble of handing the driver dollar bills and getting no
change in return, this handy list can help you when your short of local cash.
1. PT. Central Kuta
This long-established money changer has the most number of branches in the Kuta-Legian-Seminyak strip, and
is also present in Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa, Ubud, Sanur and Bali’s capital
of Denpasar. Its head office is on Kuta’s Sunset Road, however its busiest
office is on the Jalan Raya Kuta main road. It has maintained a good reputation
over the years as the go-to place for the most updated and competitive rates,
no commissions, as well as service and security.
Opening Hours: 08.00 - 21.30
Location: Jalan Raya Kuta No. 168, Kuta
Tel: +62 (0)361 762 970
2. PT. Dirgahayu Valuta Prima Dirgahayu Valuta Prima
otherwise known as Bali Best Rate, has been around since 1984, and has expanded
with three branches in Kuta, two in Sanur; three in Ubud and one near Tanah Lot
Temple. They’ll usually ask for your valid passport or ID for each transaction
at their branches.
Opening Hours: 08.00 - 21.30
Location: Jalan Raya Kuta No.168,Kuta
Tel: +62 (0)361 762 970
3. PT. Bali Maspintjinra Also known as BMC
this authorised money changer has been in business since
1993, and has branches in Kerobokan, Legian, Sanur and Ubud. Its main office is
on Jalan Raya Seminyak, but its busiest branch is in Banjar Taman on Jalan Raya
Kerobokan, which you’ll easily identify by its large roadside mural of a US
dollar banknote.
Opening Hours: 08:00 – 21:00
Location: Jalan Raya Kerobokan No.50/87,Banjar Taman,Kerobokan
Tel: +62 (0)361 737 070