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Money changers in Chinatown

Chinatown's People's Park Complex is a classic money changing destination, with multiple licensed counters on the ground floor competing openly on rates. It is a favourite for changing Chinese yuan, Malaysian ringgit and Hong Kong dollars, and the cluster effect keeps spreads tight. Weekends get busy, so go on a weekday morning if you can.

24counters listed
17on the MAS register
4.8top rating here
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Changing money in Chinatown

24 counters here — 4th most of 37 Singapore neighbourhoods
3.8median Google rating across them
4/11 open on Sundays — plan around it
322customer reviews read across 9 counters

Customers here comment most on the rates on offer — 56% of those comments are positive. The best-rated counter in Chinatown is Perfect 1 Exchange (★ 4.8 from 43 reviews).

9 of them sit inside People's Park Centre — 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 J L Union Money Changer (12–11pm).

Reviewers here most often mention changing malaysian ringgit, us dollar, new taiwan dollar and japanese yen.

Cluster guide People's Park Money Changers — all 17 counters at People's Park Complex & Centre compared side by side.

All 24 counters in Chinatown

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

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01 Perfect 1 Exchange #02-02, 5 Tanjong Pagar Plz MAS Tricky to find 4.843 reviews
02 Right Angel Exchange #01-36A, People's Park Centre MAS Slipping lately 4.620 reviews
03 J L Union Money Changer #01-73, 6 Eu Tong Sen St MAS 4.050 reviews
04 Golden Dragon Money Changer #01-43, People's Park Centre Answers complaintsLocals rate it best around 4.125 reviews
05 Money Changer Eu Tong Sen St 3.812 reviews
06 Anisha and Riyas Store #01-35, People's Park Centre 4.52 reviews
07 Al-Rajhi Monetary Exchange People's Park Centre 5.01 reviews
08 V.I.P. Exchange #01-01, 1 Tanjong Pagar Plz MAS Getting betterService complaintsShortchange reports 3.655 reviews
09 Musfirah Trading International Plaza MAS 3.84 reviews
10 ezsy #23-89, Eu Tong Sen St 3.01 reviews
11 Iliyas Money Changer Tiong Bahru Rd MAS Getting better 3.425 reviews
12 Bitkiox 50 Chin Swee Rd 3.04 reviews
13 JC Global (International Plaza) #01-26, International Plaza 2.610 reviews
14 Crante Money Changer People's Park Complex MAS Service complaintsBring larger notes 2.8117 reviews
15 Sirajudin Money Changer (SMC) People's Park Complex MAS Getting betterShortchange reportsOpen to negotiation 2.157 reviews
16 AK Money Changer & Department Store People's Park Complex MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
17 AL Fahad Trading #01-46, People's Park Centre MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
18 Alankar International Pte Ltd Kreta Ayer Conservation Area MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
19 Capital City Trading #01-26C, People's Park Centre MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
20 Emerald Money Changer People's Park Complex MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
21 Haji Rahmathullah Store People's Park Complex MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
22 Money Exchange Hub #B1-18A, People's Park Centre MAS No reviews
23 The Changers #01-10, People's Park Centre MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
24 Today'S Money Exchange #01-16A, People's Park Centre MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews

Questions

Where can I find a money changer in Chinatown?

Counters here cluster around People's Park Complex, People's Park Centre, Chinatown Point, near Chinatown MRT (NE4/DT19). 9 of them are inside People's Park Centre 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 Chinatown is rated best?

Perfect 1 Exchange currently leads on Google ratings here (★ 4.8 from 43 reviews), against a local median of 3.8★. 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 Chinatown open on Sunday?

4 of the 11 counters here that publish hours open on Sundays, so weekend options are limited. The latest weekday closing is J L Union Money Changer at 12–11pm. The list above shows live open/closed status in Singapore time.

Which currencies can I change in Chinatown?

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

Are the rates in Chinatown good?

Of the review comments about rates at counters here, 56% 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.