Where should you exchange money in Bangkok? Use 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 on Soi Ratchadamri 1 near Ratchaprasong, SuperRich 1965 and Vasu Exchange on Sukhumvit. Banks such as Kasikorn, Bangkok Bank, SCB, Krungthai and Krungsri run exchange booths across the city and at both airports.
Exchange rates change daily and differ between outlets, so this guide gives no rates. Instead it shows how to tell a licensed exchanger from an unlicensed one, what to bring, and how to decide between the airport, the city and an ATM. Current rates are on each company's own website or rate board.
Only exchange with licensed businesses
Thailand's Exchange Control Law is strict. According to the Bank of Thailand, every purchase, sale or exchange of foreign currency has to go through a person or company granted a foreign exchange license by the Minister of Finance. There are two kinds of licensed outlet a visitor will meet:
- Banks, which are authorized for all types of foreign exchange business, including exchanging cash at their branches and booths.
- Authorized money changers, the non-bank companies licensed to buy and sell foreign banknotes. SuperRich and Vasu are examples.
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 to recognize a licensed money changer
The Bank of Thailand's rules require authorized money changers to display three things prominently in their offices: their Ministry of Finance permit, the day's buying and selling rates for every currency they deal in, and a statement reading "Authorized Money Changer License No." with the number. If you cannot see these, go elsewhere.
Independent money changers in central Bangkok
SuperRich Thailand (green)
SuperRich Thailand's head office is at 45 Soi Ratchadamri 1 in Lumphini, Pathum Wan, off Ratchadamri Road. The Ratchaprasong intersection and the Erawan Shrine are at the northern end of the same road. The company says it buys and sells 41 foreign currencies and charges no commission or fees. It publishes its rates on its website and in its SuperrichTH app, so you can compare before you go.
SuperRich 1965 (orange) and Vasu Exchange
SuperRich 1965 is a separate company with orange branding and a similar name, so check which one a branch belongs to if you are comparing published rates. Vasu Exchange, on Sukhumvit Road in Watthana, is another authorized money changer. It posts its own rate board and lists a passport copy among its required documents.
Bank exchange booths
All the major Thai banks change cash at their branches and at small exchange booths in shopping malls, at tourist areas and at the airports. SCB notes that its exchange rates can vary between its own service locations, so a booth in one mall may not quote the same rate as another. A bank booth is a convenient choice if you are already in a mall or near a branch. Our Bangkok shopping guide covers the main malls.
Exchanging money at the airports
You will find exchange counters and ATMs as soon as you land, and it makes sense to change enough for a taxi and your first day there.
- Suvarnabhumi: AOT lists a Kasikorn Bank branch on Floor 1 by Entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8, with SCB, Kasikorn, Krungthai and Bangkok Bank ATMs. There is also 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: 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 ATMs from several Thai banks are in both terminals.
Rates vary by counter, so compare the board with a city changer's published rate before you exchange a large sum.
Practical tips
- Bring your passport. SuperRich requires an ID card or passport for every exchange, and Bank of Thailand rules require identity documents for larger transactions.
- Bring clean, larger notes. Changers post separate rates for different denominations. SCB's rate table, for example, splits US dollars into 50 to 100, 5 to 20 and 1 to 2 dollar notes. Coins are not accepted at SuperRich.
- Count your cash at the counter and keep the receipt until you have left.
- Using a card? If a card terminal offers to charge you in your home currency, you can choose Thai baht instead. Check with your own bank about foreign ATM and card fees before you travel.
- Carry some cash for taxis, street food and markets such as the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Hotels, malls and most restaurants take cards.
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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: 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 by 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. There are also SCB, Kasikorn, Krungthai and Bangkok Bank ATMs, a 24-hour Kasikorn exchange counter in the SAT-1 building, and an automatic exchange machine on Floor 4 in the departures area.
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.
