Buy Malaysian ringgit
This stunning country in South East Asia is home to a mix of beautiful countryside and thriving cosmopolitan cities. With a modest supply of ringgit, you can immerse yourself in the culture of the land, and savour every experience.
Today's rate:
- MYR= £1
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What to spend your Ringgit on
24 hour ticket for the Hop On Hop Off bus in Kuala Lumpur
45 MYR
Admission to the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
48 MYR
A soft drink in a restaurant
3.5 MYR
Taxi from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Lumpur city centre
63 MYR
Entrance to the Petronas Twin Towers
80 MYR
A budget
RecalculateMust-sees in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- The cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur is modern and vibrant, as well as being home to Malaysia’s National Mosque. Take a look around the Batu Caves too, while you’re here.
- George Town
- George Town is home to some spectacular architecture, including the Kek Lok Si Temple and the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. For a more modern cultural experience, check out the Camera Museum.
The history of the ringgit
The names ‘ringgit’ and ‘sen’ were officially given to the Malaysian currency in 1975, replacing the terms ‘dollar’ and ‘cent’ respectively, but you might find this terminology is still used in some rural parts of the country. There are 100 sen to every ringgit, and these are found in coin form. The most common coins are to the value of 5, 10, 20 and 50 sen.
Unusually, it is really not expected that visitors will leave a tip in Malaysia. A service charge may be added to your restaurant bill, but apart from that, customers are generally not expected to leave tips.
Frequently used banknotes
The current series of banknotes includes notes to the value of 1 (blue), 5 (green), 10 (red), 20 (orange), 50 (blue and green) and 100 (purple) ringgit. Singapore dollars are accepted in many of the larger cities, along with most major credit cards.
Buying Malaysian ringgit online is easy
Free next-day home delivery on orders over £500
*The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.