Super Rich is the name you should know when searching for where to exchange currency at Suvarnabhumi Airport, as the best exchange rate at Bangkok Airport is offered by this money changer. Let's check: how good is the exchange rate at SuperRich Bangkok Airport?
You are going to use cash on your trip to Thailand quite often, as it's still a preferred and quite often the only payment option for most local small businesses. Only local currency (Thai baht - THB) is accepted in Thailand, so using an ATM or currency exchange is your option for getting some cash. As local ATMs charge an extra 220 THB for every withdrawal in addition to the charges of your bank, bringing your local currency and exchanging it here is your most budget-friendly way of getting some THB cash.
If you're not comfortable with carrying a large amount of cash to exchange in Thailand but still want to get a much better exchange rate on your payments and withdrawals than your regular bank card is offering, consider getting a Wise Card that lets you spend abroad with the real exchange rate and works well in Thailand.
You will see plenty of currency exchange booths once you arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, but all these exchange booths belong to the banks, and the rates there are way much worse than you can get elsewhere. However, you can find currency exchange booths offering fair rates at Bangkok Airport as well. There are a number of currency exchange booths where you can get much better rates than at the bank.
Super Rich Currency Exchange at Bangkok Airport
In our experience, the best exchange rate at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is offered by the Super Rich money changer. Two other money changers are located next to Super Rich, so you can easily compare the rates and check if they offer the best exchange rate for your currency as well.
How to Find Super Rich at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Currency exchange booths of both Super Rich companies can be found on the underground floor (B Floor) of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, next to the Airport Rail Link Suvarnabhumi Station, and can be easily found if you will follow the signs leading to the Airport Rail Link.
Once you arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, arrivals are on the 2nd floor. To find Super Rich currency exchange booths, you need to go down by the escalator or lift. Super Rich currency exchange booths as well as the Airport Rail Link station are located on B Level, two floors below the arrival hall. Just follow the signs for “Train to City,” everything is clearly marked.
On the B floor, you will see few currency exchange booths. Skip them, as the rates offered by the banks are really low.
Super Rich currency exchange booths, offering the best rates at Suvarnabhumi Airport, are located to the left of the Airport Rail Link (see picture below).
There are several currency exchange booths located there, but you will easily notice Super Rich.
The SuperRich booth at Suvarnabhumi Airport is the orange one.
The Super Rich Thailand booth at Suvarnabhumi Airport was the green one. However, the Bangkok Airport branch of this money changer was permanently closed.
The exchange rates might vary a bit between the currency exchange booths currently operating there, so shop around to get the best deal.
While in the area, you can also drop your bags at Bangkok Airport luggage storage, as two of the luggage service providers are located next to Super Rich Suvarnabhumi.
Opening Hours of Super Rich Bangkok Airport Suvarnabhumi
The SuperRich booth at Suvarnabhumi Airport (the orange one) is open every day from 05:30 to 23:00.
The Super Rich Thailand booth at Suvarnabhumi Airport (the green one) was permanently closed.
Commissions of Super Rich Bangkok Airport Suvarnabhumi
Super Rich doesn’t charge any commissions or fees. You will get really fair rates here, and they will be much better than these at the bank.
Better rates are offered for larger notes.
Documents Required for Foreign Exchange
Like everywhere in Thailand, you need to present your passport when exchanging currency.
Super Rich Bangkok Airport Suvarnabhumi Exchange Rate
How good is the exchange rate at Super Rich Bangkok Airport?
Super Rich always offers better rates than banks in Thailand, and the difference between the rates is the biggest at Suvarnabhumi Airport as banks here lower their rates significantly.
In central Bangkok, exchange rates offered by banks are more fair, and the difference between them and Super Rich isn't that big, but it's still worth finding one of Super Rich booths and changing your currency there.
As currency exchange rates are dynamic and can change at any minute, the best way to know how good the rates are is to compare them with published foreign exchange mid-market rates.
Super Rich Exchange Rate EUR/THB
Normally Super Rich at Suvarnabhumi Airport for EUR offers exchange rates that are lower than current market rates only by about 0.10-0.25 THB per 1 euro. For banknotes of 500-100 EUR denomination, you can expect to get a rate that is lower than the market rate only by 0.10-0.15 THB per 1 euro, for a 50 EUR banknote it is lower by 0.15-0.20 THB per 1 euro; for the smallest notes 20-5 EUR, it is lower by 0.20-0.25 THB per 1 euro.
If compared to banks at Suvarnabhumi Airport, normally you will save about 2.2-2.5 THB for every Euro changed. It means that if you choose to change 1000 EUR at Super Rich and not the bank booth at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you will save about 2200-2500 THB, or about 55-65 EUR.
Super Rich Exchange Rate USD/THB
USD exchange rates offered by Super Rich at Suvarnabhumi Airport are lower than current market rates only by about 0.07-0.70 THB per 1 USD. For 50 and 100 USD banknotes, you can expect to get the rate lower than the market rate only by 0.07-0.15 THB per 1 USD; for 10-20 USD banknotes, it is lower by 0.20-0.25 THB per 1 USD; for 5 USD banknotes, it is lower by 0.30-0.35 THB per 1 USD; and for the smallest notes 1 or 2 USD, it is lower by 0.65-0.70 THB per 1 USD.
If compared to the bank at Suvarnabhumi Airport, normally you will save about 1.2-1.5 THB for every USD changed. It means that if you choose to change 1000 USD at Super Rich and not the bank booth at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you will save about 1200-1500 THB, or about 37-47 USD.
Super Rich Currency Exchange in Bangkok
There are also exchange booths of both Super Rich companies in central Bangkok, and the rates they offer are close to or identical to the ones offered at Suvarnabhumi Airport. For locations of other Super Rich currency exchange booths in Bangkok and current rates offered by them, check here: Super Rich Thailand Currency Exchange in Bangkok.
You should remember that the rates are dynamic and can change at any minute.
Tips
You don't need to exchange money at Bangkok Airport to get a local SIM card, as it can be conveniently booked online at a much better price here: SIM Card for Thailand (BKK Airport Pick Up).
If you are departing from BKK Airport early in the morning or arriving late at night, consider staying at one of the hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport, as it will make traveling from the airport to your hotel or vice versa much easier. For other convenient accommodation options, check our guide to Bangkok's best areas.
To get from the airport into the city, consider booking a private Suvarnabhumi Airport transfer, as it's the most convenient way for getting into the city center, which is about 30 km away. In case you are traveling on a budget, choose the Airport Rail Link train instead.
Travelers who have a connecting flight departing from another airport in Bangkok can use the free shuttle bus between BKK and DMK airports.
In case you are not planning to stay in Bangkok and want to get directly to Pattaya, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, or other popular destinations right from the airport, you can conveniently use a pre-booked Bangkok Airport transfer service.
Detailed information about other facilities and services at the airport can be found here: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
