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What Currency Does Singapore Use, and Are Credit Cards Widely Accepted?
Singapore’s currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD or S$). Cards are widely used, but acceptance varies—bring some cash for hawker stalls and other small vendors.
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- Singapore’s currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD or S$). Cards are widely used, but acceptance varies—bring some cash for hawker stalls and other small vendors.
- Supported contactless bank cards can also be used to pay for public transport fares.
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Singapore uses the Singapore dollar, written as SGD or S$. Credit cards are widely used, but they are not a sure bet at every business: bring some Singapore-dollar cash for hawker stalls and smaller vendors. 23
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Singapore’s currency
The local currency is the Singapore dollar. Monetary Authority of Singapore notes and coins are legal tender in Singapore. 23
Can you rely on credit cards?
Cards are commonly accepted at hotels, shopping malls and established restaurants. But acceptance depends on the business, so it is sensible to keep cash available for smaller purchases. 2
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Hawker stalls are a particular reason not to go cash-free. Sources differ on how frequently these stalls take cards: some describe card acceptance as common, while others warn that many vendors do not accept credit cards. Cash is a practical backup, and a QR-payment option does not necessarily mean a stall accepts card payments. 1
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Paying for public transport
Supported contactless bank cards—and eligible cards in mobile wallets—can be used to pay fares on Singapore’s public transport system. Check that your card is supported before relying on it for travel. 25
A simple payment plan
Use a card where it is accepted, but carry some Singapore-dollar cash for hawker stalls and other small purchases. Check payment options before ordering rather than assuming that every vendor accepts cards or that a QR code can be paid with one. 1
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Singapore’s currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD or S$). Cards are widely used, but acceptance varies—bring some cash for hawker stalls and other small vendors. Supported contactless bank cards can also be used to pay for public transport fares.