Money Changers at Hong Kong Airport

Be it arriving at Hong Kong or departing from Hong Kong, Hong Kong International Airport offers a lot of  money changers for your currency exchange needs.

Money Changers at Hong Kong Airport Arrival Hall

When arriving at Hong Kong Airport, one of the first things people do is to get a Octopus Card (prepaid card for Hong Kong public transport system). Some may also want to buy a new SIM card with data for their smart phone. But before you do that, you need some Hong Kong Dollar. If you forgot to exchange your currency before arriving at Hong Kong, do not worry. There are a lot of money changer services upon arriving at Hong Kong International Airport.

The first place where money changing service is available is at the baggage collection / reclaim area, after the (Immigration Check Point). You can exchange your home currencies such as US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Australian Dollar, Indonesian Rupiah, Malaysian Ringgit, Singapore Dollar, Philippines Peso and many more for Hong Kong Dollar.

Money Changer at the Baggage Reclaim Area at The Arrival Hall of Hong Kong Airport

If you miss the money changer at the baggage collection / reclaim area. Do not worry. There are more at the arrival hall. You can exchange your money there before you need to buy anything. As you walk out and leave the custom clearance beyond the baggage reclaim, you will be greeted with two money changers as you walk into the arrival hall of Hong Kong International Airport.

Money Changer Right Outside International Arrival Hall of Hong Kong Airport

 Of course, there are a lot of other outlets in the arrival hall, ranging from convenient stores, banks, car rentals, telcos and accommodation and transportation service providers. However, in this area, you could still find more money changers. So go ahead and exchange your money here before you leave Hong Kong Airport. You may not get the best exchange rate here but it is not too bad compared to the exchange rate in town too. So not much difference if you are not changing a big sum. For those who are heading to the Hong Kong Island or Tsim Sha Tsui, you may choose to take bus service or the express airport train service. If you are staying at hotels near Hong Kong airport, hiring a taxi may be more convenient for you.

More Money Changers at Arrival Hall of Hong Kong International Airport. It is very safe here. You can see the presence of policeman.

Money Changers at Hong Kong Airport Departure Hall

Alright, now that it is time to say Good Bye to Hong Kong after enjoying your Hong Kong trip. If you have extra Hong Kong Dollar that you have not spent before leaving Hong Kong, you can exchange it to your home currency at Hong Kong Airport too. The first point where you can exchange your Hong Kong Dollar before departure is right at the Departure Hall where the check-in counters are located. These money changers are usually quite busy because money travellers will exchange their currencies, not knowing that there are more money changers after you have cleared Immigration Check. 

Hong Kong Airport Money Changer at Check-in Area of the Departure Hall

After you have cleared immigration check at Hong Kong Airport, there are still a lot of opportunities to spend the last bit of your Hong Kong Dollars. Well, if you could not spend them all, you could still exchange it back to your home currency here at the departure hall beyond Immigration Check.

More Money Changers after You Have Cleared Immigration at Departure Hall

For those taking international flights, it is likely that you will take a bus and heading towards your boarding terminal from the departure hall of Hong Kong Airport. Upon arriving at the boarding terminal, you will be surprised that there are still some shops for souvenir and gift, restaurants and more importantly, money changers. Of course, they are not as happening as the main departure hall. However, the money changer at the boarding terminal is your LAST chance to exchange your unused Hong Kong Dollars to your home currency.

Last point to exchange your Hong Kong Dollar at the boarding area before boarding the plane.

In conclusion, for travellers who pass through Hong Kong Airport, it is worth knowing that money changers are plentiful here and least to worry about. For more information about Hong Kong Airport and other services available, please visit their official website. Bond voyage!

Money Changers at Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

You can find many money changers for your currency exchange need at Causeway Bay. Causeway Bay is the shopping paradise of Hong Kong, much like Myeongdong in Seoul South Korea. Times Square and Hysan Place, two famous shopping malls in Hong Kong are both located in Causeway bay. In addition to that, you can also find brand outlets for luxury watches, jewellery, Chinese medicine shops, restaurants, hotels and convenient stores in Causeway Bay.

Street Money Changers in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

Money Changers open till late night at Causeway Bay

There are many money changers operated by locals as well as international brands such as UEA Exchange in Causeway Bay. Exchange rates are displayed clearly on the board so you do not have to be worried about being cheated. If you are not sure, ask and clarify with the cashier before committing to the exchange. The good thing about money changers in Causeway Bay is that many of them open till late night especially the ones near Times Square. So you do not have to worry about running short of cash while shopping or dinning in Causeway Bay.

Currency Exchanged at Money Changers

All major currencies are accepted at money changers at Causeway Bay. This include US Dollar, British Pound (Hong Kong is previously a colonised by British), Euro, China RMB, South Korea Won, Philippines Peso, Thai Baht, Vietnamese Dong, Malaysia Ringgit, Singapore Dollar, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar and Indonesia Rupiah. However, the exchange rates here can be quite different depending on the popularity of the currency exchanged. 

It is not surprising that money changers here accepts so many currencies because Causeway Bay is frequented by many foreign tourists, including those from mainland China, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle East and tourists from western countries as well. 

Money Changers at IOI City Mall Putrajaya

IOI City Mall is now the new favourite destination for shopping and leisure in Putrajaya. This mall is conveniently accessible by tourists as it is located next to Marriott Hotel Putrajaya and Palm Garden Hotel. If you are not sure how to get to IOI City Mall in Putrajay, here is a map to help you. 

[CLICK TO ENLARGE] Location Map of IOI City Mall in Putrajaya 

Money Changers in IOI City Mall

There are two money changers at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya. Both are located at the Lower Ground Floor next to each other (opposite Big Apple Donuts and Coffee).

Two Money Changers next to each other at Lower Ground Floor of IOI City Mall

GMT Money Changer

The first money changer is GMT Money Changer located at Lot No. LG-34C, as shown in the location map below. You can call the phone number below to check their exchange rates. 

Telephone No. 03-89499690

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Visionary Creation Money Changer

The other money changer at IOI City Mall Putrajaya is Visionary Creation Money Changer located at Lot No. LG-34B. Their contact number is shown below in case you need to call them to check the exchange rates for the currency you would like to exchange.
Telephone No. 03-8953 8652

[CLICK TO ENLARGE] FLOOR PLAN SHOWING THE LOCATION OF VISIONARY CREATION MONEY CHANGER

The exchange rates at both of these money changers in IOI City Mall Putrajaya are very compeptitive. You can compare the rates for the currency you would like to exchange on the LCD screens in front of the shop before deciding where to exchange your money. Major currencies such as Japanese Yen, Korean Won, Taiwan New Dollar (Xin Tai Bi), China Renminbi, USD, UK Pound, Euro, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Thai Baht and many more are available here at the money changers on Lower Ground Floor of IOI City Mall at Putrajaya.

Money Changer at Alamanda Shopping Centre Putrajaya

For tourists staying at Everly Putrajaya or Shangri-la Putrajaya, it is worth knowing that there is a money changer service at the Alamanda Shopping Centre that is next to the hotel. Many locals in Putrajaya also exchange their foreign currency note here if they plan to travel overseas.

Currency Exchange Service at Alamanda Putrajaya 

The money changer is located at the ground floor Unit K28 of Alamanda Putrajaya as shown on the floor plan / map below.

Money Changer Located Below the Escalator In front of AEON BIG at Alamanda Putrajaya

Phone Number: 03-88901786

Locals Exchanging Foreign Currencies at Alamanda Putrajaya Money Changer

It is operated by the well-known First Million Avenue Sdn Bhd.Among the currency available for exchange here are Malaysian Ringgit, Indonesia Rupiah, India Rupee, Thai Baht, Hong Kong Dollar, China RMB, Japan Yen, Korea Won, US Dollar, UK Pound Sterling, Euro, Australian Dollar, Singapore Dollar and other major currencies. You can call them at phone number +603 – 8890 1786 or email catseye9@streamyx.com to get the latest exchange rates.

The exchange rates here are competitive (generally better than the airport). However, if you want better rates, you can try exchanging at downtown Kuala Lumpur at the Mid Valley Megamall.