Exchanging money in Samui

[Maramook]

What is (are) the best place(s) for exchanging money in Samui?

[Opl]

"Better rate", close to Tropical Murphy - opposite XXL- Chaweng beach road

Edited November 11, 2013 by Opl

[carmine]

"Better rate", close to Tropical Murphy - opposite XXL- Chaweng beach road

No not correct, go to a bank like Krungsri (aka Bank of Ayuthya) or Bangkok Bank. Their rates in particular are very good

[Opl]

Carmine, I was in Samui last month, and checked the exchange rates quite often for my personal needs, and confirm that the exchange currency point I mentioned previously, was usually higher - than BB, KR.. etc.. , by around 0.3 to 0.10 TB.

I also noticed that all " Better rate" points do not give the same exchange rate - it dépends on which bank they are close to, and on the level of competition in the area : lower rate in Lamai than in Chaweng, for instance

Now maybe is it different today..

Edited November 11, 2013 by Opl

[khman]

I confirm for me better rates (blue) are the best.

They have maybe 4-5 "shops" everywhere... 2-3 in chaweng beach road...

They are the best for me, they are quite new and I love sending them customers...!

[cherayut001]

you can change at Kasikorn booth at Fisherman's Village or around the island

But I think have other place higher than Kasikorn Bank

you can check rate at my facebook page about Koh Samui

https://www.facebook.com/insidekohsamui

I update everyday I will post for comparing with other bank and booth later

[carmine]

Carmine, I was in Samui last month, and checked the exchange rates quite often for my personal needs, and confirm that the exchange currency point I mentioned previously, was usually higher - than BB, KR.. etc.. , by around 0.3 to 0.10 TB.

I also noticed that all " Better rate" points do not give the same exchange rate - it dépends on which bank they are close to, and on the level of competition in the area : lower rate in Lamai than in Chaweng, for instance

Now maybe is it different today..

I spend everyday here and have need to use the banks daily. It is different today with more of these booths springing up, not owned by the same people.

I am also working on the assumption that the OP wants to spend a limited time surveying rates so finding a chain of bank that is always up there with the best would be preferable.

[Opl]

By the way ... my response is for € / TB , and I still confirm it.

[Tropicalevo]

Carmine, I was in Samui last month, and checked the exchange rates quite often for my personal needs, and confirm that the exchange currency point I mentioned previously, was usually higher - than BB, KR.. etc.. , by around 0.3 to 0.10 TB.

I also noticed that all " Better rate" points do not give the same exchange rate - it dépends on which bank they are close to, and on the level of competition in the area : lower rate in Lamai than in Chaweng, for instance

Now maybe is it different today..

I spend everyday here and have need to use the banks daily. It is different today with more of these booths springing up, not owned by the same people.

I am also working on the assumption that the OP wants to spend a limited time surveying rates so finding a chain of bank that is always up there with the best would be preferable.

I agree with Carmine. Bank of Ayudhya regularly tops the leaugue tables for the exchange rates.

http://bankexchangerates.daytodaydata.net/default.aspx

BUT... they differ by the currency that you are changing and obviously, rates differ by how much a bank wants foreign currency!

So - I always use the above link to confirm and then if your time has no value - by all means wonder around Samui wasting shoe leather or gasoline.

For me - Bank of Ayudhya is my nearest bank and does the job. My time is important to me.

[SamuiRes]

Don't just look at the rate. Check any additional charges made. Some of the better advertised rates do not look so good after commissions are deducted.

[robsamui]

you can change at Kasikorn booth at Fisherman's Village or around the island

But I think have other place higher than Kasikorn Bank

you can check rate at my facebook page about Koh Samui

https://www.facebook.com/insidekohsamui

I update everyday I will post for comparing with other bank and booth later

Hmmm - constant updates on the US Dollar . . . I have a feeling that other nationalities are more plentiful here . . .

R

Edited November 12, 2013 by robsamui

[Loles]

any BANK without any risk. The rates are almost same, +/- 0.05 %

[Maramook]

Is there Super Rich in Samui?

[PoorSucker]

Is there Super Rich in Samui?

Exchange store, No.

People, Yes.