Exchange New Money Other Than Via Smart Application, Anywhere? Find Out Before It's Too Late!

Exchange new money other than via the PINTAR application. (Photo: Special)

YOGYAKARTA - Ahead of major holidays such as Lebaran, the tradition of sharing holiday allowances (THR) or welcoming families with new money is a habit of people in Indonesia. Therefore, Bank Indonesia (BI) opens a new money exchange service through the PINTAR BI application. But is there a new money exchange service other than via the PINTAR BI application?

Because of the high demand and the quota that runs out quickly, many people choose other alternatives to get new money without having to go through the application.

Exchange New Money Other than via Smart Application

As reported by Antara, see the discussion about the location of the new exchange of money other than via the PINTAR BI application below.

Exchange at Commercial Bank Branches (BCA, BRI, Mandiri, BNI, BTN, etc.)

One of the most common ways to exchange new money without going through an application is by visiting the branch of a major bank in your city. Many banks provide new money exchange services directly at their tellers, especially before Lebaran.

The method and requirements are as follows:

Check first through the bank's call center or social media whether the bank's branch provides new money. Bring important documents, including ID cards, ATM cards, savings books. Inform the teller that you want to exchange old money for new money. Queue as usual and wait for your turn to be served.

Several banks such as BTN, BCA, BRI, Mandiri generally provide this service, depending on the availability of money at each branch.

Bank Circulation Cash

Ahead of the Lebaran holiday, many banks provide mobile cash services. This service usually uses a car or a temporary kiosk that travels to various predetermined points.

How & tips to exchange money here:

Check the schedule of cash circulation on the bank's official social media or BI. It is best to come to the location and time that has been informed. Prepare the nominal money to be exchanged along with the ID card. Exchange Money at Bank Indonesia (BI) Branch Office

The BI office also provides new money exchange services at certain periods.

The ways and tricks that you can do are as follows:

Check the official schedule through the BI website or media announcements. Come to the specified BI office. Provide ID card & money to be exchanged.

In general, money will be available in special programs ahead of Lebaran, such as the SERAMBI program that BI does every year.

Unit Service of General Banks that Open New Money Exchange Services

Several large banks provide special services at certain outlets for exchanging new money, even without having to use the BI Smart system.

The way is as follows:

Check the announcement via your chosen bank's social media. Visit the outlet that provides new exchange services. Follow the applicable exchange procedures.

However, sometimes banks require an account or become a customer, depending on the policies of each bank.

Withdraw Money with Small Change at ATMs

Some banks provide ATMs with small denominations, for example, Rp10,000 or Rp20,000, which can be an alternative if you only need new money in small amounts.

The way is as follows:

Look for a large bank ATM that is known to provide small denominations. Choose the amount you need when making a withdrawal.

This service is not a money changer, but still helps anyone get new money quickly without queuing.

Bank & BI Cooperation Work Program (Strategic Location)

In recent years, BI and partner banks have provided exchange kiosks in strategic locations, including malls, squares, and other public places.

You can choose this step by the following method:

Monitor the announcement from BI and banks on their official accounts. Come directly according to the schedule announced.

You can also wait at the peak period of exchanging new money, for example, a few days before Lebaran.

Apply Through Internal Banking Services

If you are a customer of a certain bank, some banks also provide new money exchange services specifically for their customers.

The method and guidelines are as follows:

Check the service through your bank's mobile banking application. Some banks provide exchange or request for small change features. Follow the instructions in the application and pick up the money at the branch when it is ready.

This step is certainly very helpful if you don't want to bother queuing at the general cashier.

That's the review of how to exchange new money other than via the Pintar BI application. Hopefully useful. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.