Money Exchange in Singapore
General Information
What is the unit of money in Singapore?
Currency in Singapore: Singapore dollar (SGD)
- Coins are denominated in 1c (cent), 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and SG$1 coins
- Notes are denominated in SG$ 2, SG$ 5, SG$ 10, SG$ 50, SG$ 100, SG$ 500, SG$ 1,000 and SG$ 10,000
Bank
You can exchange your foreign currency for Singapore dollars at almost all major banks in the Central Business District, and many bank branches in the suburbs. Exchange rates vary from bank to bank, and a flat fee of $2 to $3 is often charged per transaction. Most banks open from 09:30 - 15:00 during weekdays and 09:30 - 11:30 on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays and public holiday.
Money Changers
A cheaper way to exchange your money is at the moneychangers that can be found along Orchard Road, the CBD, at many tourist attractions and the suburban town centres. These moneychangers don't charge any transaction fees.
Credit Cards
All the major credit cards are widely accepted, with Visa and Mastercard being the most common. Some retailers - especially after a hard session of bargaining - may charge you 3% to 5% extra if you decide to pay by credit card. This practice is frowned upon by the tourism board, and you may want to report the incident to the credit card company if such a thing happens.
Traveler Cheques
Travellers cheques are another convenient and safe way for you to conduct transactions in Singapore. You can exchange them for Singapore dollars at banks or moneychangers, and some shops and restaurants even accept them as direct payment.
ATM
ATMs are found all over Singapore, and a large proportion allow for cash withdrawals from Visa or Mastercard credit card.
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