Why are USD old bills not accepted in Myanmar and how can I manage to get cash?

Sue Sue That's not true at all. While many ATMs have functionality issues, Visa and Mastercard work in some of them. Moneychangers abound in Yangon at least.

Generally speaking, I wouldn't want to rely on ATMs in Myanmar at the moment as the exchange rates are low.

I'd bring lots of cash instead.

If it's an emergency, Western Union helps but again, I would recommend bringing sufficient cash.

@Anita *******

I don't think 50 dollar bills are blue striped anyway. Not even the newer ones. I generally don't exchange 100s, as they're too big. I usually go for 50s and smaller notes as 100s can be difficult to spend (I need USD for my regular visit to Cambodia, among other places).

@Alessandro **********

The city itself is safe enough but don't go out between midnight and 4am.

@Klee *************

exactly, why support that government with your tourist dollar?

Cliff SussmanGold shop/ money exchange with the best rates in UdonThani still takes them, just FYI

@Stephan **********

- Many business wont accept the old version, which are much easier to counterfeit. That version hasn’t been produced for over a decade

@Hilary ****

Yes I'm helping him out by rebutting your statement.

In fact, I was in Myanmar a few months back and last year and VISA cards were accepted at the ATMs I used as usual (this was CB bank).

I hold a Myanmar bank account and since the exchange rates used by Burmese banks aren't good, it's better to transfer funds into your account from abroad using Western Union (Wise doesn't work for Myanmar) or bring sufficient cash and exchange it for Kyat there.

Just to conclude though - in an emergency, someone holding a foreign issued Visa or Mastercard should have no major issues withdrawing funds from an ATM, especially in Yangon. Not every ATM works though. Need to try different ones and stick with the major banks.

@Hilary ****

I haven't heard anything to suggest VISA and Mastercard don't work at Burmese ATMs. You just have to choose the right one. CB bank, KBZ and Aeryawady are the best (there are a few others too).

If you want reliable exchange counter contact number, ping me .