Money Changers in Johor Bahru: 5 Licensed Counters
Money changers in Johor Bahru (JB) do steady business because so many visitors cross from Singapore every day, and the busiest cluster is around JB Sentral, the station and immigration complex at the Causeway, and the malls linked to it by footbridges. Changing Singapore dollars, US dollars and other major currencies is easy; rates differ from counter to counter, so it pays to compare.
This guide covers 5 licensed money changer counters in Johor Bahru that we checked in October 2026: four branches of MaxMoney, a licensed money services business, listed on its own website, and one changer listed in the Komtar JBCC mall directory. Counter hours are not published, so check before you go, especially early in the morning and on public holidays.
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Money Changers at JB Sentral and Komtar JBCC
MaxMoney JB Sentral
MaxMoney lists this branch as "CIQ": unit 11 on the 3rd floor of the JB Sentral building, the rail station and bus interchange beside the Causeway immigration complex. It is the most convenient counter if you arrive from Singapore on foot, by bus or on the Shuttle Tebrau train and want ringgit straight away. Phone +607-221 3506.
Because it is the first counter many visitors reach, it is worth looking at the board in Komtar JBCC, a few minutes away over the footbridge, before changing a large amount.
MaxMoney Komtar JBCC
MaxMoney's JBCC branch is at lot 238 on level 2 of Komtar JBCC, the mall on Jalan Wong Ah Fook connected to JB Sentral by a footbridge. Both MaxMoney's branch list and the mall's own directory show it. MaxMoney does not publish a phone number for this branch.
The mall directory also lists CIMB and Euronet ATMs and an RHB Bank branch, useful if you prefer to withdraw ringgit with a card instead.
Perinaga Cemerlang Money Changer
Perinaga Cemerlang Money Changer is listed in the Komtar JBCC mall directory at lot SK09, among the shops in the mall's SK lots alongside snack and beauty outlets. Having two changers in the same mall makes it easy to compare rates before you change.
We found no website for this changer, so hours are not confirmed: check before visiting, and look for the licence notice that licensed money changers in Malaysia display at the counter.
Money Changers Elsewhere in Johor Bahru
MaxMoney Yahya Al-Datar
MaxMoney's street-front branch is at No 12E Jalan Yahya Al-Datar, a short drive north of JB Sentral in the Bukit Chagar area of the city. Phone +607-207 1134.
It is handy if you are staying north of the centre or prefer a shop counter to a mall. Call to check the opening hours before going.
MaxMoney AEON Bukit Indah
MaxMoney has a counter at lot G77 on the ground floor of AEON Bukit Indah, the shopping centre in Bukit Indah, Iskandar Puteri, west of the city centre. Phone +607-234 0024.
MaxMoney's other Johor branches are in Gelang Patah, at the Petron station in Nasa City, in Desa Cemerlang (Ulu Tiram), at AEON Mall Kulai and at Econsave Senai.
Tips for Using Money Changers in Johor Bahru
Compare at least two boards
Rates are set by each counter and change through the day. JB Sentral and Komtar JBCC have three counters within a few minutes' walk of each other, so check two boards before changing a large sum.
Look for the licence
Licensed money changers in Malaysia display the words "Perniagaan Perkhidmatan Wang Berlesen" (licensed money services business) on their signs. Avoid anyone offering to change money outside a counter.
Bring clean, undamaged notes
Counters may refuse or pay less for torn, marked or very old notes, especially US dollars.
Carry your passport
Licensed changers may ask for identification, particularly for larger amounts.
ATMs and cards
Cards are widely accepted in JB malls, and ATMs in places such as Komtar JBCC dispense ringgit. Check your bank's foreign transaction fees before relying on them.
Money Changers in Johor Bahru: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a money changer at JB Sentral?
Yes. MaxMoney has a branch at unit 11 on the 3rd floor of the JB Sentral building, phone +607-221 3506. Two more counters are a short walk away over the footbridge in Komtar JBCC.
Where can I change Singapore dollars in Johor Bahru?
Licensed money changers across the city change Singapore dollars. Near the Causeway, try MaxMoney at JB Sentral, MaxMoney at Komtar JBCC (lot 238, level 2) or Perinaga Cemerlang Money Changer (lot SK09, Komtar JBCC), and compare their boards.
What are the opening hours of money changers in Johor Bahru?
MaxMoney does not publish branch hours, and mall counters usually follow mall hours. Check before you go, particularly early in the morning and on public holidays.
Is there a money changer near Legoland or Bukit Indah?
MaxMoney has a counter at lot G77, ground floor, AEON Bukit Indah, phone +607-234 0024, in Bukit Indah, Iskandar Puteri. It also has a branch in Gelang Patah.
How do I know a money changer is licensed?
Licensed money services businesses display "Perniagaan Perkhidmatan Wang Berlesen" on their signs. Use counters in malls and stations, and avoid street offers.