How to Exchange New Rupiah at Bank Indonesia: See the Requirements and Steps

Exchanging new Rupiah banknotes at Bank Indonesia (BI) is a service widely used by the public, especially during Ramadan or before Eid al-Fitr. To ensure the process runs smoothly, it is important to know how to exchange new money at BI and the requirements that must be met.

In this regard, Bank Indonesia has provided an online booking system through the official PINTAR BI website. By understanding the applicable procedures, the public can exchange Rupiah according to the established provisions.

Terms and Conditions for Exchanging New Rupiah at BI

Referring to the official Bank Indonesia guide, there are several requirements that must be met before exchanging Rupiah. Here are the details:

• Exchange must be carried out at the time and location indicated on the booking confirmation.

• Exchange cannot be delegated and must be done by the person who made the booking.

• Must bring the original ID card or electronic ID card registered on the Digital Population Identity application. The ID card cannot be replaced with other identity cards.

• Must show proof of booking, either in digital or printed form.

• The money to be exchanged must be sorted by type of denomination and year of issue, arranged in the same direction, and separated between money that is fit for circulation and money that is not fit for circulation.

• It is not allowed to use tape, glue, or staples on the money to be exchanged.

• Exchange is carried out with the same nominal value as long as the authenticity features of the Rupiah can still be identified.

How to Book an Exchange of Money through PINTAR BI

Here are the steps to book an exchange of new money:

• Access the PINTAR BI website

Open the site pintar.bi.go.id. If the queue is full, the system will display a waiting room containing an estimated waiting time and information on the exchange location.

• Choose the type of service

After entering the main page, select the menu “Rupiah Exchange through Mobile Cash”.

• Choose province and location

Specify the province, then click “See Location” to see the available mobile cash points.

• Determine the exchange schedule

Choose the date and time as desired, then click “Choose”.

• Fill in personal data

Enter your NIK, full name, telephone number, and email address according to your identity, then click “Continue”.

• Input the nominal exchange

Enter the number of banknotes you want to exchange according to the quota. Fill in the captcha, then click “Book”.

• Check the booking summary

The system will display booking details containing the code, location, and amount of money.

• Download the booking confirmation

Click “Download Booking Confirmation” and save the document to be shown during the exchange.

By understanding the requirements and how to exchange new money at BI, the public can better prepare for the process. Make sure to bring the necessary documents and come on time so that the exchange runs smoothly.

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