I'm sure this has been covered before, but I can't go through this entire thread, so I'll just quickly ask here.

What's the best way to transfer SGD back to MY? So far I've always just withdrawn S$1000 notes from the bank in SG, then bring back to KL and exchange at the money changer, then deposit into bank. But if it's for larger amounts, handling so much cash at once in KL is a bit... unadvisable perhaps.

Is there an easier way to do it without getting raped by exchange rates?

Are you suggesting using remittance services? I didn't particularly like those since the exchange rate is lower than the physical money changer.


Actually the reason I change in KL is because it's easier (physically) to manage and bring back 5-10 pieces of $1000 notes rather than a huge bundle of RM50 or RM100. Remittance, as mentioned above, the rates aren't great no?

Really? I guess I should check out this Raffles Money Changer then. The $10 is OK, small fee if transferring a few thousand at a go. Thanks!

*EDIT*
By the way, for remittance, you need certain details of the receiving bank like official bank name, address, branch code, etc right? I can't seem to find this on CIMB's website. Anyone have a link to the official info? Else I'll have to get someone at home in KL to call them up.

The KL rate is slightly lower yeah, in the few times I changed, maybe 0.01-0.02 difference. But at that time I didn't bother since wasn't changing large amount.


Yeah I know, but no harm asking. Yes I go to the bank, line up at the teller, then request to withdraw in $1000 notes.

This post has been edited by evilnickwong: Nov 22 2012, 05:17 PM

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