Taipei Currency Exchange - Helpful Information for Visitors

New Taiwan Dollars

The official legal currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollars (NTD or NT$)

Money Exchange (Cash)

In Taiwan, one can exchange currency at banks, big shopping malls, or hotels.

Banks exchange counters are available at the Taipei Airports before customs (after immigration but before customs), and in the arrival halls.

Few of Taoyuan Airport Currency Exchange counters are open 24 hours.

In Taipei city, banks are usually open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Many Banks in Taipei will charge a flat NT$30.00 service fee which is very reasonable for changing currency in Taiwan.

Big mall currency exchange counters in Taipei are open during mall hours and on weekends (usually 10AM-10PM daily).

Malls in Taipei provide a convenient and fastest way to exchange currency in Taiwan.

Inside Mall in Taipei, look for Tax Refund Center counter or Information counter as they provide Currency exchange services in Malls.

Remember to bring your passport as ID is required for all currency exchanges in Taiwan.

Another way to exchange money in Taipei is at hotels, however, the exchange rate is not as good as Banks or Taipei Mall exchange counters.

You can also buy New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) at home from your bank before getting on to the plane for Taipei.

Credit Cards

Your credit card provides you best exchange rate for purchases in Taiwan.

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

Major credit cards including Visa and Mastercards are widely accepted in most Taipei area establishments.

ATM

ATM machines allow cash withdrawal in local New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) 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 before you decide to use your ATM card.

Traveller's Cheques

Traveler's cheques are accepted by hotels, banks, and mall currency exchange counters in Taipei, Taiwan.

Traveler cheques may be subject to a fee.

Tip

When leaving Taiwan, in case you have Taiwan Dollars (NT$), change all to US$ as it is difficult to exchange NT$ outside Taiwan, especially small bills.