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


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