East Singapore · Paya Lebar MRT (EW8/CC9)

Money changers in Geylang (City Plaza)

City Plaza at the Geylang end of Paya Lebar is one of Singapore's under-the-radar money changing hubs, with a cluster of counters serving the area's strong Indonesian and regional community. Rates here — particularly for rupiah — are consistently among the sharpest outside the CBD, and the nearby Tanjong Katong Complex adds further options.

18counters listed
13on the MAS register
4.9top rating here
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Changing money in Geylang (City Plaza)

18 counters here — 6th most of 37 Singapore neighbourhoods
3.7median Google rating across them
7/9 open on Sundays
384customer reviews read across 7 counters

Customers here comment most on the service — 88% of those comments are positive. The best-rated counter in Geylang (City Plaza) is Transend (Paya Lebar Mrt) (★ 4.9 from 566 reviews).

7 of them sit inside City Plaza — 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 (Paya Lebar Mrt) (10am–9:30pm).

Reviewers here most often mention changing japanese yen and indonesian rupiah.

All 18 counters in Geylang (City Plaza)

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

18 shown
01 Transend (Paya Lebar Mrt) #01-01, Paya Lebar MRT Station MAS Answers complaintsLocals rate it best aroundAlso does remittance 4.9566 reviews
02 Haratan Servicing #01-108, City Plaza MAS Getting better 4.562 reviews
03 Plaza Gems Co #04-41, City Plaza MAS 4.98 reviews
04 Ample Transfers #01-09, City Plaza MAS 4.36 reviews
05 Jufu Remittance #01-12, Pavilion Square Also does remittance 3.720 reviews
06 Foreign Exchange/Money Changer Paya Lebar Square Slipping latelyExpect a queueService complaints 3.692 reviews
07 Allbest Exchange #01-03, City Plaza MAS 3.77 reviews
08 Humayun's Money Changer #01-59, City Plaza MAS Getting betterShortchange reports 3.529 reviews
09 Allbest exchange Basement 2 MAS 1.01 reviews
10 BKK Forex — Geylang (City Plaza) City Plaza 2.818 reviews
11 SIA Money Exchange #01-08, Le Regal Slipping latelyAnswers complaints 2.925 reviews
12 Al-Amin Trading The Woodleigh Mall MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
13 Amaanath Trading #01-17, Amaanath Trading MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
14 Apollo Exchange Pte. Ltd. #07-24, Oxley Bizhub 2 MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
15 Excellent Exchange Authorised Money Changer City Plaza No reviews
16 Mega Starminimart #01-51, Blk 302 Ubi Ave 1 MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
17 SIA Exchange #01-08, Le Regal MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews
18 Zelifrasinah Mart #19-951, Boon Keng Ville MAS Licensed · no online profile No reviews

Questions

Where can I find a money changer in Geylang (City Plaza)?

Counters here cluster around City Plaza, Tanjong Katong Complex, KINEX, near Paya Lebar MRT (EW8/CC9). 7 of them are inside City Plaza 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 Geylang (City Plaza) is rated best?

Transend (Paya Lebar Mrt) currently leads on Google ratings here (★ 4.9 from 566 reviews), against a local median of 3.7★. 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 Geylang (City Plaza) open on Sunday?

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

Which currencies can I change in Geylang (City Plaza)?

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

Are the rates in Geylang (City Plaza) good?

Of the review comments about rates at counters here, 82% 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.