Wheather for Bali

Current conditions on Tue, 22 May 2012 8:30 am CIT : Light Rain
Current Conditions
Light Rain, 79 F

Forecast Tue, 22 May 2012

Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind
High: 84 F Low: 76 F

Forecast Wed, 23 May 2012

Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind
High: 84 F Low: 77 F

Bali Currency / Exchange Info

Foreign money can be exchanged at most banks in Bali. Banking hours are usually from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and until 1.00 p.m. Saturday. Money can also be changed at the airport, at hotel cashiers, and at authorised money changers (found in almost every medium to large village and city). The exchange rates are published daily in newspapers and are usually posted prominently wherever money can be changed. Most authorised money changers operate seven days a week, and remain open daily until about 10:00 p.m.

There is no real need to convert all of your currency into travellers cheques as most foreign banknotes are accepted at banks and money changers. Often cash will yield a better exchange rate, and some travellers cheques will not be accepted at all banks and money changers (surprisingly, one of the worlds most popular brand of cheques are sometimes the most difficult to cash). The major advantage of travellers cheques is that they offer security features such as replacement if lost or stolen.

Most major credit cards are acceptable at hotels, large restaurants, department stores, travel agencies and many businesses that cater to the tourist trade, including galleries, arts and craft sellers.

Bali Currency / Exchange Info - Information

You will need a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express etc) for paying your bill in the hotel.

For all other purposes traveller`s cheques in US or Australian $ or major European currencies or banknotes are best (the rates for cash are slightly better but remember, traveller`s cheques can be replaced if they are stolen or lost - while cash is gone forever if you loose it).

You can cash your traveller`s cheques at the money changing booths in Sanur, Denpasar, Nusa Dua, or Ubud or in banks, but most banks accept only traveller`s cheques in US $ (the only exception is the BNI bank). Always ask if there is an extra commission to be paid for cashing a cheque! Hotels also cash traveller`s cheques but the rates are worse.

Other info about Bali Currency / Exchange Info

Before you enter Bali make sure you are familiar with the different money denominations.

Exchange facilities for the main foreign currencies are available in the major business centers of Bali. Rupiahs come in denominations of: 100.000, 50.000, 20.000, 10.000, 5000, 1000 and 500 in bank notes.

In Bali you have any number of ways to change money. Banks are OK, Hotels are OK. Check to see who gives you the best rates. Look for a reputable location.

You are able to get a cash advance on your credit card of around $400.00 per day in most banks for just a few dollars in fees plus what your own bank charges.

Note: If you try and change older US bank notes, or if your bank notes are old and worn, or if you change smaller bill denominations, you will receive a lower exchange rate.

Note: If you exchange money in a moneychangers, count and recount your money. After you are absolutely sure you have the correct amount do not let the changer count it again.

Find out the exchange rate before you leave.