SuperRich Thailand head office on Soi Ratchadamri 1, Pathum Wan Photo above: HC_KH% via Google
The best place to exchange money in Bangkok is a licensed money changer or a Thai bank's exchange booth. The best-known independent changers are SuperRich Thailand, whose green-branded head office is at 45 Soi Ratchadamri 1 near Ratchaprasong, SuperRich 1965 (orange) and Vasu Exchange on Sukhumvit Road. Banks such as Kasikorn, Bangkok Bank, SCB, Krungthai and Krungsri run exchange booths across the city and at both airports. Bring your passport: SuperRich asks for it on every exchange.
Exchange rates change through the day and differ between outlets, so this guide gives no rates; each company publishes its own on its website, app or rate board. It explains how to tell a licensed exchanger from an unlicensed one, and how to choose between the airport, the city and an ATM.
Is it legal to exchange money anywhere in Bangkok?
No. Under Thailand's exchange control law, every purchase, sale or exchange of foreign currency must go through a person or company licensed by the Minister of Finance, according to the Bank of Thailand. For visitors that means two kinds of outlet: banks, which are authorized for all foreign exchange business, and authorized money changers, the non-bank companies licensed to buy and sell foreign banknotes.
SuperRich and Vasu Exchange are examples of authorized money changers. Anyone offering to change money on the street, or in a shop that is not a licensed exchange, is outside that system; skip them, however good the rate sounds.
How can you tell if a money changer is licensed?
A licensed money changer in Thailand must display three things prominently in its office, under Bank of Thailand rules: its Ministry of Finance permit, the day's buying and selling rates for every currency it deals in, and a statement reading "Authorized Money Changer License No." followed by the number. If you cannot see all three, go elsewhere.
Which money changers in Bangkok are best known?
SuperRich Thailand, SuperRich 1965 and Vasu Exchange are the independent money changers most visitors look for in central Bangkok. SuperRich Thailand says it buys and sells 41 foreign currencies and charges no commission or fees, and it publishes its rates online so you can compare before you go.
| Where to exchange | Location | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| SuperRich Thailand (green) | Head office, 45 Soi Ratchadamri 1, Lumphini, Pathum Wan | 41 currencies, no commission or fees, passport or ID required, no coins |
| SuperRich 1965 (orange) | Separate company with its own branches | Check which SuperRich a branch belongs to before comparing rates |
| Vasu Exchange | Sukhumvit Road, Watthana | Posts its own rate board; lists a passport copy among required documents |
| Bank booths (Kasikorn, Bangkok Bank, SCB, Krungthai, Krungsri) | Branches, malls, tourist areas, both airports | Rates can differ between a bank's own locations |
SuperRich Thailand's head office is off Ratchadamri Road; the Ratchaprasong intersection and the Erawan Shrine are at the northern end of the same road, so it combines easily with a shopping day. SuperRich 1965 is a different company with a similar name, so the rate you saw on one website may not apply at the other's branch.
Are bank exchange booths a good option?
Bank exchange booths are the most convenient option if you are already in a mall, a tourist area or near a branch. All the major Thai banks change cash at their branches and small booths, and SCB notes that its rates can vary between its own service locations, so compare the posted board with a changer's published rate before exchanging a large sum.
Our Bangkok shopping guide covers the main malls if you plan to combine errands.
Should you exchange money at Bangkok airport?
Exchange enough at the airport for a taxi and your first day, then compare city rates for larger sums. Rates vary by counter. At Suvarnabhumi, AOT lists metered taxi fares starting at 35 or 40 baht plus a 50-baht airport surcharge paid to the driver, so arrive with some baht in small notes.
- Suvarnabhumi (BKK): AOT lists a Kasikorn Bank branch on Floor 1 by Entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8, SCB, Kasikorn, Krungthai and Bangkok Bank ATMs, a 24-hour Kasikorn exchange counter in the SAT-1 satellite building for departing passengers, and an automatic currency exchange machine on Floor 4.
- Don Mueang (DMK): AOT lists Krungthai exchange counters on the lower floors of Terminal 1 (international) and a Bangkok Bank exchange on Floor 3 in departures. Terminal 2 (domestic) has a Government Savings Bank exchange on Floor 1, and both terminals have ATMs.
Our guide to the taxi fare from Bangkok airport to the city explains the other charges.
What should you bring to exchange money in Bangkok?
Bring your passport and clean, undamaged notes. SuperRich Thailand requires an ID card or passport for every exchange, and Bank of Thailand rules require changers to collect identity documents for transactions of 50,000 baht or more. Larger notes often get a better rate than small ones.
- Denominations matter. Changers post separate rates for different notes; SCB's table, for example, splits US dollars into 50 to 100, 5 to 20 and 1 to 2 dollar notes. SuperRich does not accept coins.
- Count your cash at the counter and keep the receipt until you have left.
- Paying by card? If a terminal offers to charge you in your home currency, you can choose Thai baht instead. Ask your own bank about foreign ATM and card fees before you travel.
- Keep some cash for taxis, street food and markets such as the Chatuchak Weekend Market; hotels, malls and most restaurants take cards.
For a sense of how much cash you will need, see how much baht per day in Bangkok, what Thailand's currency is called and how much to tip. Still planning where to stay? Browse our Bangkok hotels by neighborhood.
Sources: Bank of Thailand: Foreign Exchange Regulations, Bank of Thailand: Authorized Money Changers, Bank of Thailand: rules for authorized money changers (PDF), SuperRich Thailand FAQ, SuperRich Thailand location, SuperRich 1965, Vasu Exchange, SCB foreign exchange rates, AOT: Kasikorn exchange, Suvarnabhumi, AOT: Suvarnabhumi transportation, AOT: banks and exchange, Don Mueang. Checked September 26, 2026.
Use a licensed money changer, such as SuperRich Thailand, SuperRich 1965 or Vasu Exchange, or a Thai bank exchange booth. Rates change daily, so compare the rates each company publishes on its website or rate board before you go.
Rates vary by outlet and location, so compare them. A practical approach is to change a small amount at the airport for your taxi and first day, then compare city changers' published rates for larger sums.
Yes, bring it. SuperRich Thailand asks for an ID card or a valid passport for every exchange, and Vasu Exchange lists a passport copy as required. Under Bank of Thailand rules, changers must collect identity documents for transactions worth 50,000 baht or more.
Authorized money changers must display their Ministry of Finance permit, the day's buying and selling rates, and a statement reading Authorized Money Changer License No. with the number. If these are missing, use another exchange.
SuperRich Thailand says it charges no commissions or fees and buys and sells 41 foreign currencies. It does not accept coins, and the maximum for buying foreign currency with baht is 800,000 baht per transaction, passport and day.
AOT lists a Kasikorn Bank branch on Floor 1 by Entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8, open 24 hours, plus SCB, Kasikorn, Krungthai and Bangkok Bank ATMs, a 24-hour Kasikorn counter in the SAT-1 building and an automatic exchange machine on Floor 4.
In Terminal 1 (international), Krungthai has exchange counters on the lower floors and Bangkok Bank has one on Floor 3 in departures. In Terminal 2 (domestic), the Government Savings Bank exchange is on Floor 1.
