Singapore Currency Information
| Singapore Dollar (SGD; symbol S$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of S$10,000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of S$1, and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 cents. The currency of Brunei is also legal tender; 1 Brunei Dollar = 1 Singapore Dollar. US Dollars, Australian Dollars, Yen and Pounds Sterling are also accepted at most major shopping centres in Singapore. |
| Currency exchange |
| Foreign currencies, traveller’s cheques and cheques can be changed at most banks and licensed money changers; however, some do not offer this service on Saturday. |
| Cards |
| American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are widespread. |
| Travellers cheques |
| To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Pounds Sterling. A passport is required when cashing traveller’s cheques. |
| Banking hours |
| Mon-Fri 1000-1500, Sat 0930-1300 (some are open until 1500). Branches of certain major banks on Orchard Road open Sun 0930-1500. |