Money at Taipei Songshan (TSA)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Taipei, Taiwan.
Taipei uses the TWD (NT$). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly TWD 25 MRT / TWD 200 taxi. Cash preferred for taxis; EasyCard works at some.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Taipei Songshan (TSA)?
Taiwan uses the TWD (NT$). Airport ATMs dispense TWD directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from TSA to the city cost?
Expected fare on the TSA → Taipei 101 route is roughly TWD 25 MRT / TWD 200 taxi. Around TWD 400+ is already high, and TWD 600+ off-meter is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at TSA?
Not expected. Drivers in Taiwan 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 TSA?
Cash preferred for taxis; EasyCard works at some. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of TWD notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at TSA?
Only if you need $10–20 of TWD 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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