NOTICE: LCCT has closed down since 9 May 2014 and moved to the new KLIA2. All money changers here have closed down and moved to KLIA2 too.
There are many money changers at LCCT, KL. These money changers are located at three main areas, namely, the passage between domestic arrival and departure, the international departure gate and the international arrival hall near the baggage reclaim area.
LCCT Money Changers at International Arrival Area
Upon arrival, after clearing immigration check, you will go down to the international arrival hall to reclaim your luggages. There are two money exchanges located at the international arrival hall, which are operated by RHB Bank (a Malaysia Bank) and Kuwait Financial House.
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RHB Money Changer at LCCT International Arrival |
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KFH Money Changer at LCCT International Arrival |
The exchange rate to buy Malaysian Ringgit RM is normally on the higher side here. However, there is not much harm if you get a small amount of local currency to buy mobile phone card, pay for taxi fare, buy food and drinks etc. You can get better rates to buy RM at down town
Kuala Lumpur such as
Mid Valley Megamall and KL Sentral. The difference could be quite significant if you exchange for large sum of money
LCCT Money Changers at International Departures Area
For foreigners leaving Malaysia, you can exchange your unused Malaysian Ringgit right before departure at the International Departure gates (after immigration clearance and check-in). For Malaysian going overseas, if you forget to get some foreign currency, it is not too late to do so before departure at LCCT. Located at the International Departure gates are tow Money Exchange operated by local rivalry banks Maybank and CIMB.
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Maybank and CIMB Currency Exchange located next to each other at International Departure Hall, LCCT, Kuala Lumpur. |
Money Changers at LCCT, Kuala Lumpur
There are another two money changers located at the main hall of LCCT, at the passage between the domestic departure and arrival hall (Near the toilet). One of them is operated by CIMB while the other is operated by Hong Leong bank. There is a Police station next to these money changers.
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CIMB Money Exchange at LCCT. |
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Money Exchange Operated by Hong Leong Bank at LCCT |
A wide range of foreign currencies can be exchanged at LCCT Kuala Lumpur. This includes US Dollar, British Pound, Euro, Australian Dollar, Thai Baht, Korea Won, Renmingbi, Japanese Yen, Taiwanese Yuan, Saudi Riyal, Turkish lira, Singapore Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar. Wherever you are from or wherever you are going, you will be able to get the currency you need here.