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Changing Sterling for Bali

Hi,

Going on the 24th November. Can anyone please advise the best place to change money....here or in country....other?

Thanks,
R

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  • Voyager2002
    Voyager2002 Posts: 16,349 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Not here: check out the cards for foreign travel.
  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    There are plenty of exchange shops around the touristic areas of Bali, you can shop around for better rates and haggle a little. But you will get the best rate by using a suitable card for travel such as Halifax Clarity, Revolut, Monzo, etc.
    Evolution, not revolution
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 36,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Savvy Shopper!
    We took sterling and changed it easily.
    BUT.....
    Beware of unauthorised moneychangers in Bali.

    They'll offer you a good rate but with sleight of hand rip you off.
    They count out the money then pick it up and pretend to straighten the notes and drop a few onto the floor, thereby short-changing you..

    Check out TA Bali board - on the 'Top questions about Bali' is advice on money changing.
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