Cash usage
Cash is still useful at some hawker stalls and small services.
Country money guide
Singapore Currency Guide
Learn how the Singapore dollar is used in Singapore, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Singapore Dollar in Singapore
CurrencySingapore Dollar
ISO codeSGD
Central bankMonetary Authority of Singapore
Currency profileView SGD factsMonetary framework
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar as its official currency.
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SGD0.786596 USD1 SGD = 0.7865964 USD
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Currency facts
SGD at a glance
CurrencySingapore Dollar
ISO codeSGD
SymbolSGD
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankMonetary Authority of Singapore
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Singapore
Official use
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cards and mobile wallets are widely accepted; cash remains useful for some food courts and local services.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Cards and local electronic payments are widely used.
Mobile and contactless payments
Contactless card and mobile-wallet acceptance is common.
ATM availability
International cards can be used at many network-branded ATMs; issuer and operator fees may apply.
Tipping practices
A service charge is often included in hospitality bills; additional tipping is not generally expected.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
SGD is managed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and followed as a regional benchmark.
Optional terminal conversion
Compare a Singapore-dollar transaction with any home-currency option shown by the merchant or ATM.
Cash declaration
Singapore Customs publishes cross-border cash reporting requirements.
Popular currency pairs
SGD conversion links
Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
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These links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
FAQ
Singapore currency questions
Which currency is used in Singapore?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar as its official currency.
Does Singapore have multiple official currencies?
Singapore has one official currency: the Singapore dollar (SGD).
How can I compare the Singapore dollar?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Singapore's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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