Money at Brunei International (BWN)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Bandar Seri Begawan uses the BND (B$). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly B$20–25 Dart / metered. Card accepted at Dart taxi app; SGD works 1:1.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Brunei International (BWN)?
Brunei uses the BND (B$). Airport ATMs dispense BND directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from BWN to the city cost?
Expected fare on the BWN → Bandar center route is roughly B$20–25 Dart / metered. Around B$50+ is already high, and Rare is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at BWN?
Not expected — none. Drivers in Brunei don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at BWN?
Card accepted at Dart taxi app; SGD works 1:1. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of BND notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at BWN?
Only if you need $10–20 of BND to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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