Are Singapore dollars accepted in Malaysia?
Are Singapore dollars accepted in Malaysia?
From the markets of Chinatown to the bustling shopping districts of Orchard Road, every corner reveals a new adventure waiting to be discovered. Exchanging Singapore dollars online is a convenient way to make sure you have your travel money ready before your trip.
After your trip, you can sell any Singapore dollars you have left over, and we’ll exchange them back into pounds. Visit a John Lewis Bureau de Change with a valid ID and your spare dollars.
If your trip to Singapore is cancelled, you can return your currency to any John Lewis Bureau de Change. You’ll receive a full refund, even for online orders. Returns will need to be made within 35 days of the purchase date. Bring your original order receipt or order confirmation with you, your proof of cancellation, and the ID you used to make your purchase.
Please note that you can only return or buy back currency in-store.
Singapore dollars are not widely accepted in Malaysia.
While Singapore dollars were once used as an official tender as part of an interchangeable currency agreement, this ended in 1976.
Some banks and hotels in Malaysia may accept Singapore dollars. However, it is best to pay with Malaysian ringgit, which is the local currency.
Malaysian ringgits are available to order online and buy at select Bureaux de Change.
Yes, Singapore dollars can be used in Brunei.
Singapore and Brunei share an interchangeable currency agreement. Singapore and Brunei dollars share the same value and can be used in both countries.
Bali is a provenance in Indonesia, which makes their official currency the Indonesian rupiah. Singapore dollars are not often accepted in Bali.
You can buy Indonesian rupiah online or at select Bureaux de Change if you plan on visiting both Singapore and Indonesia.
Exchange rates online may vary from those offered in-store.
You can check today’s online rates on our main currency page. Today’s in-store buy and sell rates can be found on the Bureau de Change store locator page.
For online orders, you can buy between £250 to £2,500 worth of Singapore dollars.
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