Central Singapore · Bugis MRT (EW12/DT14)

Money changers in Bugis

Bugis sits between the city centre and Kampong Glam, and its money changers serve a heavy mix of tourists and office workers. You will find counters in and around Bugis Junction and the Bugis Street area. Rates are competitive for major currencies, and the area's long opening hours make it a convenient stop after work.

24counters listed
19on the MAS register
4.9top rating here
What's a fair rate today? 16 Aug 2026
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Changing money in Bugis

24 counters here — 3rd most of 37 Singapore neighbourhoods
4.3median Google rating across them
10/13 open on Sundays
530customer reviews read across 10 counters

Customers here comment most on the service — 92% of those comments are positive. The best-rated counter in Bugis is Transend (Bugis Mrt) (★ 4.9 from 1105 reviews).

3 of them sit inside Sim Lim Square — close enough to compare boards in a couple of minutes, which is the single most reliable way to get a good rate.

Latest to close on a weekday is Transend (Bugis Mrt) (10am–9:30pm).

Reviewers here most often mention changing malaysian ringgit, indonesian rupiah and us dollar.

All 24 counters in Bugis

Ranked by Google rating, weighted so counters with more reviews carry more confidence. Status is live, Singapore time.

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01 Transend (Bugis Mrt) #B1-02, 220 Victoria St MAS Slipping latelyAnswers complaintsPayNow accepted 4.91105 reviews
02 Great East Forex #02-02, 101 Beach Rd 4.836 reviews
03 Best Money Changer (Taisei) #01-00, Victoria Hotel PayNow accepted 5.017 reviews
04 Dollar Money Changer #01-200, MSV 2A MAS Getting betterLocals rate it best around 4.399 reviews
05 Aladdin's Fragrance and Money Exchange 79 Arab St Slipping lately 4.717 reviews
06 MFS Traders (Money Changer) Village Hotel Bugis MAS 4.511 reviews
07 Shafeek Exchange #01-42, THE BENCOOLEN SHOPPING MALL NEXT TO OG BUILDING MAS Locals rate it best around 3.920 reviews
08 Shan Gems Money Changer #01-66, Sunshine Plaza MAS Locals rate it best around 4.36 reviews
09 Pioneer Money Exchange #01-64, Landmark Village Hotel MAS 5.02 reviews
10 19 Exchange Money Changer #01-42A, Bugis Junction Mall MAS Slipping lately 3.658 reviews
11 Simlim Exchange and Trading #01-32, Sim Lim Square MAS 3.54 reviews
12 Majeed Money Changer #01-05, Golden Mile Tower MAS 1.01 reviews
13 Bugis Money Changer #01-113, Bugis Junction Mall MAS Getting betterService complaints 3.356 reviews
14 Alif & Alif Trading Pte. Ltd. #01-105, MSV 2A MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
15 Beach Road Hotel (1886) Ltd. Raffles Hotel Singapore MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
16 Doulath Enterprise Textile Centre MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
17 Everbright Money Changer #01-17, Parklane Shopping Mall MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
18 Extract Money Changer Sim Lim Square No reviews
19 Hotel Royal @ Queens (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Hotel Grand Pacific MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
20 Jamal Kazura Aromatics Kampong Glam Conservation Area MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
21 Princeset Corporation #02-27, Sim Lim Square No reviews
22 R T Nathan Drug Store #01-15A, Parklane Shopping Mall MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
23 TOP Xchange #01-04, V Hotel Bencoolen MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
24 Victoria Glory Pte. Ltd. Hotel Grand Pacific MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews

Questions

Where can I find a money changer in Bugis?

Counters here cluster around Bugis Junction, Bugis+, Bugis Street Market, near Bugis MRT (EW12/DT14). 3 of them are inside Sim Lim Square alone, which makes comparing boards quick. The map and ranking on this page show exactly where each one is and which are open right now.

Which money changer in Bugis is rated best?

Transend (Bugis Mrt) currently leads on Google ratings here (★ 4.9 from 1105 reviews), against a local median of 4.3★. Ratings reflect service and honesty rather than today's rate — for the rate itself, compare two or three boards before you commit.

Are money changers in Bugis open on Sunday?

10 of the 13 counters here that publish hours open on Sundays. The latest weekday closing is Transend (Bugis Mrt) at 10am–9:30pm. The list above shows live open/closed status in Singapore time.

Which currencies can I change in Bugis?

Across reviews of counters here, the currencies customers mention changing most are malaysian ringgit, indonesian rupiah, us dollar. Major currencies are available almost everywhere; for something unusual, call ahead.

Are the rates in Bugis good?

Of the review comments about rates at counters here, 89% come from satisfied customers. Rates still move day to day and counter to counter — use the board on this page to see what a fair counter should pay you per S$1 today, then compare it against what is posted.