Spend abroad with the mid-market exchange rate - no markups, and no sneaky transaction fees.
Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Singapore.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Singapore.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Singapore? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Singapore, with a population of around 6.08 million people, has a GDP of approximately 564.77 billion making it the 28th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Singapore is the Singapore Dollar (SGD)
A highly developed, trade-oriented economy driven by financial services, high-tech manufacturing, and its role as a global logistics hub. It is a member of ASEAN and has extensive free trade agreements, with China, Malaysia, and the US as key partners.
The Singaporean payment landscape is dominated by PayNow, which allows instant transfers using just a phone number, and the interoperable SGQR code, which is ubiquitous for payments at hawker centres and retail stores. The default payment method for most retail, dining, and transit (SimplyGo) transactions is a contactless debit or credit card. GrabPay, an e-wallet integrated into the Grab super-app, is also a leading choice for transport, food delivery, and in-store payments.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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