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The local currency is the Brunei Dollar
(BND). Dollar notes are available in $1,
$5, $10, $50, $100, 500 and $1,000 denominations,
while coins are in 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50
cent denominations. The Brunei Dollar is
pegged to the value of the Singapore Dollar
and both currencies can be used in Brunei.
USD1.00 = BND1.28 approx.
EUR1.00 = BND1.77 approx.
GBP1.00 = BND 2.06 approx.
AUD1.00 = BND 1.27 approx.
For latest rates, please check :
http://www.hsbc.com.bn/1/2/personal/forex-rates
Banking Hours
Banks are generally open from 9am to 4pm
on weekdays and 9am to 11am on Saturdays.
Some banks have started operations within
shopping complexes and are open till late. Most banks are government-approved to handle traveller’s cheques and currency exchange,
and most offer ATMs on international networks.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards (Visa, American Express,
MasterCard, Diner’s Club, Unionpay) are accepted
widely throughout Brunei.
Money Changers
This is available at the airport, banks,
hotel and some licesed money changers.
To encash travellers cheques, visit
major international banks in the
capital.
Money Remittance/Transfer
All major banks or remittance agencies are
able to transfer money overseas.
Banks
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| NAME |
ADDRESS |
CONTACT NUMBER |
| Baiduri Bank |
Kiarong Complex, Kiarong |
+673 226 8300 |
| Citibank N.A. |
Jalan Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan |
+673 224
3983 |
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Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) |
Jalan
Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan |
+673 223
8181 |
| Hongkong Shanghai Banking
Corp (HSBC) |
Jalan Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan |
+673 225
2222 |
| Malaysian
Banking Berhad |
Jalan
McArthur, Bandar Seri Begawan |
+673 224
2494 |
| RHB Bank
Bhd |
Yayasan
Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan |
+673 222
2515 |
| Union
Overseas Bank LTD |
Bangunan
D'Amin Jaya, Kiarong |
+673 222
5477 |
| Tabung
Amanah Islam Brunei (TAIB) |
Jalan
Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan |
+673 223
2222 |
| Standard Chartered Bank |
Jalan Sultan, Bandar
Seri Begawan |
+673 265
8000 |
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