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Money Exchange Near You in Thailand

Tell us where you are (a hotel, street, BTS station or area) and we'll show the closest exchange counters, how far they are to walk, and whether the rate on the board is fair.

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Exchange counters in Bangkok

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    Is this exchange rate fair?

    Type the "We buy" rate from the counter's board. We compare it with today's mid-market rate and tell you what the counter keeps.

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    Cash, ATM or card: what you actually get

    The same money, turned into baht four different ways. Based on today's mid-market rate and the typical margins below, which you can change to match your own bank.

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    Where to exchange money in Thailand

    Thailand's licensed money changers post their rates openly and charge no commission; the margin is built into the rate. That makes it easy to compare, and the gap between counters a few hundred metres apart can be large.

    • Best: city-centre independent changers such as SuperRich (there are two separate companies, the orange SuperRich Thailand and the green SuperRich 1965), plus local names like T.T. Currency and Yenjit in Pattaya. Typically within about 1% of mid-market for large notes.
    • Fine for small amounts: bank exchange booths in malls and tourist streets. Convenient, usually a little behind the independents.
    • Avoid for big amounts: bank kiosks in airport arrivals halls. At Suvarnabhumi, change just enough for the train and use the exchange counters on the Airport Rail Link level (B floor) instead.

    More detail: Money exchange in Thailand: where the rates are best.

    ATMs and cards: the two rules

    1. Withdraw big, withdraw rarely. Thai ATMs charge foreign cards a flat fee per withdrawal, so one 20,000-baht withdrawal costs a quarter of four 5,000-baht ones.
    2. Always choose baht. When an ATM or card terminal offers to charge you "in your own currency", decline. That conversion is set by the machine's operator and typically costs 3–8% more.

    More detail: Thailand ATM fees explained · Paying by card in Thailand without the markup.

    Money exchange in Thailand: quick answers

    Where is the best place to exchange money in Bangkok?

    Independent changers in the city centre usually beat banks and airport kiosks. Use the finder above with the Bangkok filter, look for the independents, and compare two boards before changing a large amount.

    Is it better to exchange money at the airport or in the city?

    In the city. Airport arrivals-hall bank kiosks commonly run several percent below mid-market. Change a small amount for transport, then the rest in town.

    Are Thai ATMs cheaper than exchanging cash?

    For small amounts, no: the flat ATM fee (typically 250 baht) plus your bank's foreign fee adds up. For a large single withdrawal with a no-foreign-fee card, ATMs can come close to a good money changer. The comparison tool above shows the numbers for your amount.

    Do money changers in Thailand need my passport?

    Yes. Licensed changers are required to see ID, so bring your passport.

    Why do US dollar rates differ by note size?

    Thai changers pay more for large, clean, recent notes (US$50 and $100) than for small ones. Bring large, undamaged notes for the best rate.