Singapore Money

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Singapore Dollar (SGD; symbol S$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of S$10,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 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. (SGD)

Exchange Rates

1.00 USD = 1.4 SGD
1.00 GBP = 2.06 SGD
1.00 EUR = 1.79 SGD (Data: 8 May 2010)

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.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are widespread.

see Cost of Living in Singapore