Money at Singapore Changi (SIN)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Singapore, Singapore.
Singapore uses the SGD (S$). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly S$2.50 (MRT) · S$25–S$40 (taxi). Card, PayNow, or cash — all fine.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Singapore uses the SGD (S$). Airport ATMs dispense SGD directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from SIN to the city cost?
Expected fare on the SIN → Orchard / Marina Bay route is roughly S$2.50 (MRT) · S$25–S$40 (taxi). Around S$50+ is already high, and Effectively none is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at SIN?
Not expected — none. Drivers in Singapore 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 SIN?
Card, PayNow, or cash — all fine. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of SGD notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at SIN?
Only if you need $10–20 of SGD 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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