Sirajudin Money Changer (SMC)

People's Park Complex /Chinatown ✓ MAS register

Opening hours for this counter are not published. Mall counters generally run about 10am–9.30pm daily — call before a special trip.

Steps from Chinatown MRT 1 of 5 counters at People's Park Complex Wheelchair access
Getting betterShortchange reportsOpen to negotiation
1 Park Road, Singapore 059108 · Directions →

What customers say

Getting better11 mentions

Recent reviews average 2.8★ against 1.9★ before.

Shortchange reports3 mentions

Some customers report being given less than agreed. Count at the counter.

Don’t wanna assume) but she short changed me with sgd yen exchange.
Open to negotiation3 mentions

Customers report getting a better rate by asking.

Rates are usually the same or slightly different, but when I tried to negotiate here, they offered me a convincing rate, which was quite satisfying.
Bring larger notes2 mentions

Reviewers report small bills getting a worse rate here.

When questioned he gave strange excuses like the $50 bill is an old version and there are too many small notes.

Opinion is divided here — complaints cluster around rates. Recent visits have gone better than its lifetime score — the last year averages 2.8★.

Exchange rates 19% positive
37 customers mentioned it
Accuracy & trust 13% positive
15 customers mentioned it
Staff & service 18% positive
11 customers mentioned it
Queues & speed 29% positive
7 customers mentioned it
Currencies customers change here
15/15rated counters in Chinatown
2.1vs 3.8 local median

That puts it below the typical counter in Chinatown. The best-rated nearby is Perfect 1 Exchange (★ 4.8, 43 reviews) — worth a look if you are comparing.

The rating, in shape

2.1
★★☆☆☆
57 Google reviews
5★ 13
4★ 2
3★ 1
2★ 1
1★ 40
Getting in
Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance On-site services

What customers report

Public Google reviews, unedited — including the critical ones.

★★★★★

When afew shops checking price end up changing my MYR here, and they offered such a good rate! clear and transparent.The process was super smooth and quick. Definitely coming back here the next time I need to exchange money. Highly…

Mohamed · 8 months ago
★★★★

Should have read and trusted the earlier reviews. Rates can apparently change in half a minute because "market rate". They do not show rates on the board and after typing a rate on the calculator, and you agree, they will quickly clear the…

Bel · Local Guide · 9 months ago

Details

Address
1 Park Road, Singapore 059108
MAS licence
Listed as SIRAJUDIN MONEY CHANGER — Money-changing Licensee. Verify →
Currencies
MYR, JPY, EUR

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 Sirajudin Money Changer (SMC)'s opening hours?

Opening hours for this counter are not published on its business profile. Mall counters generally run about 10am–9.30pm daily; call before making a special trip.

Is Sirajudin Money Changer (SMC) the best money changer in Chinatown?

On Google ratings it currently sits 15 of 15 reviewed counters in Chinatown, below the local median of 3.8★. The best-rated nearby alternative is Perfect 1 Exchange (★ 4.8 from 43 reviews). Ratings measure service and honesty, not today's rate — for the rate itself, compare boards.

Which currencies can I change at Sirajudin Money Changer (SMC)?

Reviewers most often mention changing Malaysian Ringgit, Japanese Yen, Euro 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 Sirajudin Money Changer (SMC)?

Of the topics customers raise, accuracy & trust draws the most mixed response — 87% of its 15 mentions come from reviews of 3★ or below. The strongest area is queues & speed, where 29% of 7 mentions are positive. As anywhere, count your money at the counter before you leave.

Is Sirajudin Money Changer (SMC) a licensed money changer?

Yes — this listing corresponds to SIRAJUDIN MONEY CHANGER, listed in the MAS Financial Institutions Directory as Money-changing Licensee. Verify on the MAS register.