Kuala Lumpur (KL) Money Exchange - Helpful Info for Visitors

 

The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

The official legal currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

Locals call Malaysia money Ringgit (MYR).

Kuala Lumpur (KL) Money Exchange (Cash)

Kuala Lumpur (KL) Currency Exchange Counters info:

In Kuala Lumpur, one can exchange currency at the airport, hotel, Banks, or Currency Exchange counters.

Most Currency exchange counters (Banks and Private ones) at the Airport are open 24x7 in KLIA and KLIA2 Terminals.

In the KL city, currency exchange counters are available in all tourist areas.

Many private licensed Currency exchange counters are available in Kuala Lumpur at locations like:

1). KL Sentral station - like Jalinan Duta and Nile Money Changer

2). KLCC Mall - like ALINOOR Exchange

3). Bukit Bintang area - like Jalinan Duta and KL Remit

4). Other Big malls in KL City

Big Money Exchange Companies also operate their counters at multiple locations in the KL City area like :

1). UAE Exchange -  Exchange Counters at Brickfields, Central Market, Bukit Bintang, and Masjid India

2). Vital Rate - Exchange Counters at Pavilion, Suria KLCC, Sungei Wang Plaza, KL Sentral, and Chow Kit

3). MAX Money - Exchange Counters at Mid Valley Megamall, Central Market, Sungei Wang Plaza, and Jaya Jusco in Maluri

4). NS Cashpoint - Exchange Counters at Brickfields, Jalan Ampang, Suria KLCC, Jalan Sentul, and Mid Valley Megamall

5). METRO Exchange - Exchange Counters at Central Market, Chow kit, and Jalan Sentul

Most Foreign currency exchange counters in KL are open from morning 9AM - 9PM daily.

If exchanging a large amount of foreign currency, check around for the best rate in KL City.

Big and reputable Money Exchange companies like UAE Exchange or Vital Rate usually offer the best rate in KL for large transactions.

Banks are available all over town in KL to exchange foreign currency; however, they may charge fees on transactions.

Usually, Banks in KL are open from 9:30am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and closed on weekends and public holidays.

Credit Cards in Kuala Lumpur (KL)

Your credit card provides you with a good exchange rate for purchases in Kuala Lumpur.

Please check beforehand with your bank for additional fees.

Major credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted.

However, it is good to have some cash on hand as many small places and taxi drivers will not accept credit cards in KL.

ATMs in Kuala Lumpur (KL)

Many Banks ATMs allow cash withdrawal in local MYR  using international credit cards like Visa/Plus and Mastercard/Cirrus.

Please check with your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in a foreign country.

Traveler's Cheques

Traveler's cheques are accepted by hotels, banks, and big currency exchange companies counters in Kuala Lumpur.

Traveler cheques may be subject to a fees.

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