About the Singapore Dollar

The Singapore Dollar (SGD) is the official currency of Singapore, one of Asia's most important financial and trading hubs. Singapore is a major destination for Indian IT professionals, students, and tourists, and the SGD is one of the most requested currencies at Prime Forex branches in Chennai. The city-state is known for its excellent infrastructure, world-class universities, and as a gateway to Southeast Asia.

Who needs Singapore Dollar in Chennai?

Chennai has a large population of Singapore-bound travellers — IT professionals working for Singapore-based tech companies or on onsite assignments, students at NUS, NTU, and other Singapore universities, and tourists visiting the city-state. Singapore is also a popular transit hub for travellers heading to other Southeast Asian destinations, making SGD a commonly requested currency.

Popular denominations

Singapore Dollar notes are available in the following denominations: 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 1000 Singapore Dollars. We stock a range of denominations at all branches — call ahead to confirm availability of specific notes.

Travel tips for Singapore

• Singapore is largely cashless — credit and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere, but carry some SGD for hawker centres, wet markets, and smaller shops.
• Hawker centres are the best way to experience Singapore food culture — most stalls are cash-only.
• Singapore has strict laws against littering, jaywalking, and chewing gum — be aware of local regulations.
• The Singapore MRT is excellent and affordable — buy an EZ-Link card on arrival for easy transit.
• Exchange SGD before departure — airport exchange counters in Singapore charge higher fees than authorised money changers in India.