garrya Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Hi everybody, I am soon to set off for Indonesia from Thailand. My question is: Can I take Thai baht or exchange baht to dollars? As I work in Thailand I earn Thai baht that I wouldn't want to exchange if not necessery. Any help appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 If you have atm card...just take it out as you need it....take some cash for emergency, but that is all I do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I have changed Thai baht at the Airport. I would say that most banks will. The rate was not that good. Typical of airports. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KED Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I think that Thai baht will get a rather bad exchange rate in Indonesia. You might check with your Thai bank about ATM fees for withdrawing in Indonesia - you may do better by just using your Thai ATM. Otherwise, I would suggest changing your baht to US/Euro for a better rate. Also, beware there are so many scam money exchange booths in Indonesia. I have some monies in a U.S. bank and I use my ATM for withdrawals - much safer an reliable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrya Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks. Then I'll take some US$ and use ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxout Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Indonesian money changers are very fussy, especially when it comes to USD. Make sure the USD you take to Indonesia don't have markings of any kind -- those small stamps, especially -- and are clean and without tears or repairs. Crisp, brand new US$100 bills are best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyG Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 If you have atm card...just take it out as you need it....take some cash for emergency, but that is all I do Not ATM card, I think. Credit card or debit card with VISA or Mastercard logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks. Then I'll take some US$ and use ATM. You will need USD for your VOA, $25 for 30 days. I just use an ATM Card when I am there. Not all ATM will give you more than 1 million rupiah too and that amount will fill your wallet alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve down under Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Thanks. Then I'll take some US$ and use ATM. You will need USD for your VOA, $25 for 30 days. I just use an ATM Card when I am there. Not all ATM will give you more than 1 million rupiah too and that amount will fill your wallet alone. Only if you get your money from a dodgy changer will you have a wallet full of notes ! ATM's usually give out RP100,000 notes so thats only a total of 10 If you get from a reputable exchange you can ask for RP 50,000 notes which are Blue and also a lot easier to get change for on a purchase ! As for the VOA they will usually accept a major currency I.E US $ AU$ GBP etc but at a rate favourable to them so check exchange rates before you hand over the folding stuff. Edited April 10, 2013 by steve down under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I am just back from Bali. Yesterday morning, rate at the banks was 350 ruppiah for one baht ; while local money changers were giving a mere 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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