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Singapore Currency

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What is the currency in Singapore?

The official currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar

The Singapore dollar replaced the Malaya and British Borneo dollar in 1967. It is issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

SGD, $

Banknotes

$10

$50

$100

$1,000

$10,000

Coins

50 cents

Popular Dollar pairings

A

SGD

AED

SGD

ALL

SGD

AMD

SGD

ANG

SGD

AOA

SGD

AUD

SGD

AWG

SGD

AZN

B

SGD

BBD

SGD

BDT

SGD

BGN

SGD

BHD

SGD

BMD

SGD

BND

SGD

BOB

SGD

BRL

SGD

BSD

SGD

BTN

SGD

BWP

SGD

BZD

C

SGD

CAD

SGD

CHF

SGD

CLP

SGD

COP

SGD

CRC

SGD

CZK

D

SGD

DJF

SGD

DKK

SGD

DOP

SGD

DZD

E

SGD

EGP

SGD

ETB

SGD

EUR

F

SGD

FJD

G

SGD

GBP

SGD

GEL

SGD

GHS

SGD

GIP

SGD

GMD

SGD

GYD

H

SGD

HKD

SGD

HNL

SGD

HUF

I

SGD

IDR

SGD

ILS

SGD

INR

J

SGD

JMD

SGD

JPY

K

SGD

KES

SGD

KGS

SGD

KHR

SGD

KMF

SGD

KWD

SGD

KYD

SGD

KZT

L

SGD

LKR

SGD

LSL

M

SGD

MAD

SGD

MDL

SGD

MGA

SGD

MKD

SGD

MNT

SGD

MRU

SGD

MUR

SGD

MVR

SGD

MWK

SGD

MXN

SGD

MYR

SGD

MZN

N

SGD

NAD

SGD

NGN

SGD

NOK

SGD

NPR

SGD

NZD

O

SGD

OMR

P

SGD

PEN

SGD

PGK

SGD

PHP

SGD

PKR

SGD

PLN

SGD

PYG

Q

SGD

QAR

R

SGD

RON

SGD

RWF

S

SGD

SAR

SGD

SBD

SGD

SCR

SGD

SEK

SGD

SRD

SGD

SZL

T

SGD

THB

SGD

TJS

SGD

TMT

SGD

TOP

SGD

TRY

SGD

TTD

SGD

TZS

U

SGD

UAH

SGD

UGX

SGD

USD

SGD

UYU

SGD

UZS

V

SGD

VND

SGD

VUV

W

SGD

WST

X

SGD

XAF

SGD

XCD

SGD

XOF

Z

SGD

ZAR

SGD

ZMW

How to spend money in Singapore

Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, and shops. Cash is rarely used but still useful for small purchases and hawker centres. Mobile payments such as PayNow are increasingly common. ATMs are widely available.

Tip: Always pay in the local currency to get the best exchange rate and avoid extra conversion charges.

Tips for exchanging money in Singapore

Exchange at banks or licensed money changers for fair rates.

Avoid airport kiosks.

Pay in SGD to avoid conversion fees.

Keep small notes for local transport, markets, and small vendors.

With TransferGo, you can send SGD to Singaporean accounts or use your GoCard for online spending and ATM withdrawals.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the official currency used in Singapore?

Singapore dollar (SGD).

What is the official currency used in Singapore?

Symbol: $ | Code: SGD

Can I use my home currency in Singapore?

Rarely; SGD is preferred.

How can I use my GoCard in Singapore?

Just activate it in the app and start spending—online or in stores.

Is it better to use cash or card when spending in Singapore?

Cards are widely accepted; cash for minor purchases.

Are credit or debit cards widely accepted in Singapore?

Yes, almost everywhere.

Are there ATMs available in Singapore, and are there withdrawal limits?

Yes, throughout the city; limits vary by bank.

Can I use a GoCard in Singapore?

Yes! You can use your GoCard for spending, withdrawing, or managing your money—with fair rates and no hidden fees.