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- Buy Malaysian ringgit online at Post Office
- Check the GBP to Malaysian ringgit exchange rate for the best deal
- Order your Malaysian ringgit online and pick up the next working day in branch
Get your Malaysia travel money sorted here
If you’re feeling the pull of far-flung Malaysia, make sure you’ve got enough local currency to spend when you’re there.
You can buy Malaysian ringgit online from Post Office or from thousands of participating Post Office branches.
With Click and Collect you pick up online orders in any participating branch, or we can deliver your holiday money to your door (all the next working day, if ordered before 3pm).
You can get your travel insurance sorted at Post Office. And we’ll even buy back any unused currency. Should your trip get cancelled, we’ll refund every ringgit within 28 days of purchase.
Get our best rates online. The more you buy the better the rate.
Get your Malaysian currency from Post Office
A few reasons to get your holiday money at Post Office:
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Competitive rates and 0% commission on over 60 currencies
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Order travel money online or in any participating Post Office branch
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Collect in branch or get home delivery (free for online orders of £500 or more, £4.99 under £500)
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Order by 3pm on a working day for home delivery typically by 1pm the next working day
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We’ll buy back leftover Malaysian ringgit notes commission-free if you bring your receipt
Home delivery
Want your travel money delivered tomorrow? Order by 3pm today for delivery to your home
What are the costs in Malaysia?
Our travel money reports compare the costs of common holiday items across the world to help you plan and budget for your trip. Here’s how Malaysia stacks up.
Cup of coffee
£2.80
Three-course meal for two
£69.95
Suncream
£13.34
How far will my Malaysian money go?
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Malaysia has become increasingly popular with backpackers in recent years, with hostel dorms cheap and plentiful
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Private rooms at mid-range hotels aren’t expensive either but cost more in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Four- and five-star options are available in the major cities too
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Eating three-course meals at sit-down restaurants will bump up your budget. Alcohol prices are high to discourage drinking, which is frowned upon in Malaysia
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If you fancy a little luxury or pampering, you’ll also find exclusive resorts and spas on most of the islands
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Agree fares up front – taxis aren’t metered, so agree on a price before driving off
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Take domestic flights – you can choose cheaper domestic airlines to get around the country
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Check if you need to tip – many hotels and upscale restaurants include a 10% service charge
Some common questions
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The Malaysian ringgit is the official currency of Malaysia, issued by Bank Negara Malaysia. It’s abbreviated to MYR and its symbol is RM.
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Malaysia is the only country to officially use the Malaysian ringgit. But the currency is also used unofficially in parts of Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
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For a competitive rate and 0% commission, order Malaysian ringgit online or in any of our thousands of participating branches around the UK.
Order online and you could get a better rate. You can also collect online currency orders in branch or get them delivered home (both the next working day if ordered by 3pm). Delivery’s free on orders of £500 or more.
The more holiday money you buy the better the rate. And watching the exchange rate to buy when the pound is strong will save you some money.
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The highest denomination in the Malaysian currency is the 100 ringgit banknote. The lowest value coin is the 5 sen. There are 100 sen in a ringgit.
The full list of denominations is: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 ringgit notes and 5, 10, 20 and 50 sen coins.
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Visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice page to learn about local laws, alerts, restrictions and customers for any destination, including Malaysia.
Remember, if you travel against official advice in the UK or your destination your travel insurance policy may not cover the trip.
- Read all travel money FAQs
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