Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Asia
Reload this Page >

Singapore Changi Airport - do they accept Australian notes and coins?

Search

Singapore Changi Airport - do they accept Australian notes and coins?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 25th, 2006, 07:13 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,770
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Singapore Changi Airport - do they accept Australian notes and coins?

Hi, we have a couple of hours in Changi airport on our way from Australia to London. If we have time, it's likely we'll buy something quick to eat and drink and maybe some duty free.

Does anyone know if they take Australian currency? I think they'll take notes - what about coins?

Thanks.
Kay
KayF is offline  
Old Feb 25th, 2006, 07:28 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 558
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Notes yes - especially large ones. Maybe they accept $1 and $2 coins but I would n't try to use smaller stuff. You'll get your change in Singapore money and I'm sure the exchange rate isn't to your advantage. I'm assuming you just mean for a drink or snack rather than duty free purchases, etc, where you're probably better off using a credit card.
eigasuki is offline  
Old Feb 25th, 2006, 10:33 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,751
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
They accept notes but the exchange rate isn't so good! My tip would be to change AUD 20/30 as you go along, there are just so many exchange places in the transit area just change what you need as you go along.
JamesA is offline  
Old Feb 25th, 2006, 11:38 PM
  #4  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,770
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Thanks, sounds like they probably don't take coins. Usually overseas countries don't, they only take notes.
With 1 and 2 dollar coins, you can suddenly have 10 dollars or more in your purse without realising it. We'll have to make sure we leave our coins at home, sounds like they won't be much use to us!

Thanks
Kay
KayF is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2006, 04:09 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
use a credit card if you can
bhuty is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BigBlue
Asia
9
Sep 7th, 2017 04:43 PM
pimlfo
Asia
6
Jul 17th, 2011 08:30 PM
emckeeve
Asia
9
Dec 20th, 2010 05:17 PM
mike_L
Asia
7
Jul 6th, 2010 11:22 AM
mbarron
Asia
6
Dec 12th, 2004 01:27 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -