Firman $hah International Exchange
All opening hours
- Monday
- 8:30am–10:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am–10:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am–10:30pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am–10:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am–10:30pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am–10:30pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am–10:30pm
What customers say
Recent reviews average 1.5★, down from 2.4★ before.
Queues come up often — check the quiet times below.
The always long queue in front of the shop telling you the truth.
Some customers report being given less than agreed. Count at the counter.
Either I got it wrong or they shortchanged me 10 ringgit.
Reviewers repeatedly call this the best rate in the area.
Best rates in the East.
Reviewers report small bills getting a worse rate here.
I went and tried asking if they have small notes in other currency and the owner replied in a super bad attitude saying “no small notes, do u understand”, and repeated it twice …
Opinion is divided here — complaints cluster around rates. Worth knowing: the last year averages 1.5★, below its lifetime score of 2.2★.
That puts it below the typical counter in Bedok. The best-rated nearby is Al-Aman EXCHANGE (★ 3.8, 26 reviews) — worth a look if you are comparing.
The rating, in shape
- Board rates need at least S$300.
Change less and you may be quoted a worse rate.
Rates advertised on the screen are only for exchanges above $300, if you exchanged any lower youll get scammed.
Reported independently by customers in their reviews. We only publish a figure when two or more people name the same one.
What customers report
Public Google reviews, unedited — including the critical ones.
You will never get disappointed with their exchange rates for this money changer right beside Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre. The always long queue in front of the shop telling you the truth. This is one of the best money changer that you…
Used to come here cos the sgd to malaysia ringgit rate here is better. But I got scammed today when I am changing to Indonesia Rupiah. It was 1 sgd to 12705 rupiah from the screen, but when i changed $250, they only gave me 3,000,000 which…
Details
- Address
- 208B New Upper Changi Rd, #01-71, Singapore 462208
- MAS licence
- No automatic match — shopfront names often differ from the registered entity, so this does not mean unlicensed. Search the register →
- Currencies
- MYR, IDR, THB
Listing details from the business's Google profile (August 2025); licence status from the MAS register, August 2026. Report a change · how we build this
Questions
What are Firman $hah International Exchange's opening hours?
Daily 8:30am–10:30pm. The status shown at the top of this page is calculated live in Singapore time, so it reflects whether the counter is open right now. Hours can still change on public holidays — worth calling before a special trip.
Is Firman $hah International Exchange the best money changer in Bedok?
On Google ratings it currently sits 3 of 4 reviewed counters in Bedok, below the local median of 2.8★. The best-rated nearby alternative is Al-Aman EXCHANGE (★ 3.8 from 26 reviews). Ratings measure service and honesty, not today's rate — for the rate itself, compare boards.
Which currencies can I change at Firman $hah International Exchange?
Reviewers most often mention changing Malaysian Ringgit, Indonesian Rupiah, Thai Baht here. That reflects what customers report rather than a stock guarantee — for an unusual currency, call ahead, since counters carry what their regulars need.
What do customers complain about at Firman $hah International Exchange?
Of the topics customers raise, accuracy & trust draws the most mixed response — 100% of its 17 mentions come from reviews of 3★ or below. The strongest area is queues & speed, where 36% of 11 mentions are positive. As anywhere, count your money at the counter before you leave.
Is Firman $hah International Exchange a licensed money changer?
We could not automatically match this listing to a MAS register entry. That does not mean it is unlicensed — shopfront names often differ from the registered entity name. Search the register; licensed changers also display their licence in-store.