Indonesia — Bali in cash.
An absolute particularity: Balinese money-changers accept only pristine, recent US dollars — folded or marked notes are refused or discounted. We prepare brand-new bills; on the island, liquid rupiah rules the warungs and temples.
Helvetica Exchange prepares your USD travel envelope at Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, 1204 Geneva (Rive district) — the posted rate, no separate commission, Monday–Friday 08:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:00–17:00. Reserve and your rate is held for 3 hours during opening hours; ID from the LBA thresholds.
The cities, chosen.
Ubud
The spiritual heart — terraced rice fields, dawn yoga and legong dances at dusk.
Tegallalang rice terraces — The sculpted terraces, swings over the void optional.
A 90-minute Balinese massage — Oils, frangipani and prodigious hands.
Uluwatu
Surf cliffs and a temple suspended above the rollers.
Kecak at sunset — A hundred-man choir facing the blazing ocean.
Nusa Penida
The spectacular isle — Kelingking, the T-Rex cliff, and manta rays.
Snorkelling with mantas — Manta Point: the giants glide beneath you.
Getting around.
A driver by the day (US$40–60) is the custom — he waits, advises and knows the shortcuts. Scooters are king but demand an international licence and steady nerves.
Cash & banknotes.
Demand brand-new US$50 and US$100 notes, recent series — it is our speciality, and Bali's changers discount anything folded, stained or old. Change your dollars in stages at licensed counters (blue “PVA Berizin” signs): their rate beats the capped, hungry ATMs.
| Rate reservation | held 3 hours, during opening hours |
| Counter hours | Mon–Fri 08:30–18:30 · Sat 09:00–17:00 |
| Commission | none — the margin lives in the posted rate |
Before you go.
Why NEW dollars for Bali?
Local changers refuse or discount any folded, marked or older bill — take brand-new 50s and 100s, recent series: our speciality.
How much rupiah to change locally?
Change your pristine dollars in stages at licensed changers (blue “PVA Berizin” signs) — their rate beats the capped, fee-hungry ATMs.
Indicative amounts — rate reservable for 3 hours · Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, Geneva · Guide complet en français