Is Super-Rich Exchange Higher at the Airport than Bangkok?

The super-rich 1965 exchange is not higher at the airport. It offer better currency exchange rates at Suvarnabhumi Airport without any fees than most other airport currency exchange counters, especially those operated by banks. In central Bangkok, banks also offer lower rates and travellers visiting Thailand can see that there is a smaller gap between central Bangkok and super-rich exchange. The difference is typically around 0.30–0.50 THB (Thai Baht) per USD or EUR. However, it is still advised to seek supper-rich exchange booths at the airport for convenience. But for the best experience, visiting main city branches and comparing rates to the published foreign exchange mid-market is the most reliable way to assess their competitiveness. Passengers need only present their passports for currency exchange.

Super-rich Exchage Rate EUR/THB

At Suvarnabhumi Airport, the super-rich typically offer lower EUR exchange rates compared to the current mid-market rate of about 0.40-0.45 THB per 1 Euro. For exchanging euro:

• For high-denomination banknotes (500–100 EUR): about 0.40 THB lower than the mid-market rate
• For 50 EUR notes: around 0.45 THB lower than the mid-market rate
• For smaller denominations (20–5 EUR): about 0.45 THB below the mid-market rate

It provides significant savings compared to the rates offered by banks at the airport. On average, travellers can save about 2.70-2.75 THB per euro. For example, exchanging 1,000 EUR at a Super-rich exchange can result in savings of approximately 2,700–2,750 THB, equivalent to 70–75 EUR.

Super-rich Exchange Rate USD/THB

Super-rich offers exchange rates that are generally more favourable than those provided by bank-operated counters at the airport, about 0.07–0.70 THB per 1 USD. For exchanging USD:

• $50 and $100 notes: Approximately 0.07–0.15 THB lower than the mid-market rate
• $10–$20 notes: around 0.20–0.25 THB below the mid-market rate.
• $5 notes: about 0.30–0.35 THB below market rate

Compared to the bank counter, travellers can save around 1.2–1.5 THB per USD. For example, exchanging $1,000 at a Super-rich can result in savings of approximately 1,200–1,500 THB, or roughly $37–$47.

Travellers can find the current Super-rich exchange rate for the main currencies on their website super-rich exchange rate or THB exchange rates.

Super-rich airport Branch vs. Super-rich city Branch vs. Other Airport Exchange Counter

Refer to the below table for a better understanding:

How to Locate Super-rich at Suvarnabhumi Airport

The super-rich exchange booths operate daily from 05:30 to 23:30 and are located on the B Floor (underground level) of Suvarnabhumi Airport, next to the Airport Rail Link Suvarnabhumi Station. To access them, passengers arriving on the 2nd floor should follow the marked signs for “Train to City” and take the escalator or lift down two levels. The Super-rich (orange booth) is positioned to the left of the Airport Rail Link entrance. Previously, a green booth belonging to Super-rich Thailand operated there as well, but that branch is closed permanently.

Additionally, travellers can find luggage storage services nearby, making it convenient to exchange currency and store bags in one stop.

Final Words!

Super-rich exchange is not higher at the airport. In fact, it offers the best value for exchanging a large amount at the Suvarnabhumi Airport. For smaller and urgent exchanges, bank counters are also available and easily accessible at the airport but they offer poor rates. Therefore, it is better to compare the rates by visiting the main city branches or the Super-rich Exchange official website.

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