Central Singapore · Chinatown MRT (NE4/DT19)
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.
Changing money in Chinatown
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.
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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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.