Hong Kong Currency Exchange - Helpful Information for Visitors

Hong Kong Currency       
The Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)

The legal Hong Kong currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD or HK$).

In Hong Kong, banknotes or bills are issued and shared by HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and Bank of China. 

When it comes to Hong Kong Currency, You might see different variations in design and color of single denomination Bills/Notes.

The Hong Kong Government, through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has authorized these three Commercial banks to issue currency Notes/Bills.

Money Exchange (Cash) in Hong Kong

Usually, the airport, hotels, and currency exchange brokers in major shopping malls have the worst rates and charge higher commissions.  

We suggest changing only the minimal required amounts at Airport or Hotels for immediate use in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong has many currency exchange counters all over the city and many of them offer good exchange rates.

Kowloon Side Money Exchange Counters in Hong Kong:

1). Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) area

    - Chung King Mansion building on Nathan road has many Currency Exchange Counters

    - Hankow Center on Hankow Road also have many Money Change Counters

2). Mongkok area

     - Mongkok has many Money Exchange Counters within walking distance of Mangkok MTR Station like Money Express near Ladies Market

Hong Kong Island Side Money Exchange Counters in Hong Kong:

1). Causeway Bay area

     - Causeway Bay has many Currency Exchange counters at walking distance of Causeway Bay MTR station

2). Central and Sheung Wan area

    - In Central near Central MTR Station on Des Voeux Road, there are few Currency Exchange counters

    - Outside Sheung Wan MTR Exit B there are many local Money Exchange counters

You can also buy Hong Kong Dollars at home from your bank or online before getting on to the plane for Hong Kong.

Credit cards

Your credit card provides you with a good exchange rate for purchases in Hong Kong.

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

ATM

ATM machines are easily available in Hong Kong.

Many Hong Kong bank ATMs allow cash withdrawal in local currency HKD using international credit cards like Visa and Mastercard.

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

Traveler Cheques

Traveler's cheques are accepted by most banks and hotels in Hong Kong. Banks provide the best exchange rates.

Passport or other form of valid ID is required to cash Travelers Cheques.