Carry SGD (Currency Notes less than $1500) in Check-In Baggage

Member since 03 October 2018

amit.dube.msNew member04 October 2018 14:20:24

Hi,

I am planning to travel to Singapore from India.

To avoid Forex Card Withdrawal Charges, I want to carry Singapore Dollar Currency Notes (CASH not more than $1500).

Is it Legal to keep it in Check-In baggage or is it necessary to keep it Handy (in Wallet) so that it can be disclosed at airports ?

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FredIndonesia Expert04 October 2018 14:42:19

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Assuming this is accurate you're within customs limits but they might well have questions to ask anyway.
Add the danger of carrying that sort of cash and it isn't a good idea.

Currency Import regulations:
Local currency (Singapore Dollar-SGD) and foreign currencies: no limit. However, amounts exceeding SGD 20,000.- (or equivalent)(incl. traveler cheque, bearer cheque, bill of exchange, promissory note) should be declared on arrival.

Currency Export regulations:
Local currency (Singapore Dollar-SGD) and foreign currencies: no limit. However, amounts exceeding SGD 20,000.- (or equivalent)(incl. traveler cheque, bearer cheque, bill of exchange, promissory note) should be declared on departure.

jeynergil Member

Member since 28 September 2018

jeynergilMember05 October 2018 00:41:45

Better carry it otherwise, there is a slight chance you can lose it in your luggage.

Some baggers get something from our bags. It happened to me 4 times.

I lost shirts, chocolates, perfumes etc.