Super Rich Bangkok Airport branch is the place you should look for if you wish to get the best foreign exchange rates at Suvarnabhumi Airport. In Thailand, expect to use cash in local currency (Thai baht) quite often, as it's still a preferred payment option for most local businesses, therefore use ATM or currency exchange to get some cash.
As local ATMs charge extra 220 THB for every foreign card withdrawal in addition to the charges of your bank, bringing your local currency and exchanging it in Thailand in most cases is the 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 much better exchange rate on your payments and withdrawals than your regular bank card is offering, consider getting Wise Card that lets you spend abroad with the real exchange rate and works well in Thailand.
You will see numerous currency exchange booths once you arrive at Bangkok Airport but all these exchange counters belong to the banks and exchange rates offered there are way much worse than you can get elsewhere. However, you can find currency exchange offices with fair rates at Suvarnabhumi Airport as there are several currency exchange booths offering much better rates than you can get at the bank.
One of the money changers offering the best rates at Bangkok Airport is Super Rich Suvarnabhumi branch.
There are actually two SuperRich companies in Bangkok - SuperRich Thailand (Green one) and SuperRich 1965 (Orange one). Previously, both Super Rich companies had branches at Suvarnabhumi Airport and tended to offer similar exchange rates. However, the green SuperRich currency exchange at Bangkok Airport was permanently closed and now only the orange SuperRich remains.
How to find Super Rich at Bangkok Airport
Currency exchange office of Super Rich company can be found on the underground floor (B Level) of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, next to the Airport Rail Link Suvarnabhumi Station.
Once you arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, arrivals are on the second floor. For finding Super Rich currency exchange booth you need to go down by the escalator or lift. Super Rich currency exchange office, as well as the Airport Rail Link station, is located on B Level, two floors below the arrival hall.
Just follow the signs “Train to City” that are clearly noticed all around the airport. On B Level you will also see the signs leading to ATM / Currency Exchange.
On the way to the currency exchange zone, you will see other currency exchange counters even on B Level. One of them is found right in front of the entry to Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Station (see below). Skip them as the exchange rates offered there are really low.
Super Rich currency exchange office offering the best rates at Suvarnabhumi Airport, is located on the left of Airport Rail Link (see picture below).
There are currently only 3 currency exchange counters in a row, so you will easily notice Super Rich Bangkok Airport branch.
Super Rich Suvarnabhumi Airport
Super Rich Suvarnabhumi Airport office is the orange one.
There are two other money changers in this currency exchange zone so it might be worth to shop around as exchange rates might vary slightly, especially if you are looking to exchange a less popular currency.
Opening Hours of Super Rich Suvarnabhumi Airport
Super Rich Suvarnabhumi Airport is open daily from 05:30 to 23:00.
Commission of Super Rich Suvarnabhumi Airport
At the airport, just like anywhere else in Bangkok, Super Rich doesn’t charge any commission or fees. You will get really fair rates here and they will be much better than these at the bank.
Slightly better rates are often offered for larger notes.
Documents Required for Foreign Exchange
Like everywhere in Thailand, you need to present your passport when exchanging currency.
Super Rich Suvarnabhumi Airport Exchange Rates
Let's check, how good exchange rate offered by Super Rich at Bangkok Airport really is.
How good the rates are at Super Rich?
Super Rich is always offering better rates than banks in Thailand and the difference between the rates is the most noticeable at Suvarnabhumi Airport as banks here lower their rates significantly (with the exception of Kasikornthai branch located right next to Super Rich counter).
In central Bangkok, exchange rates offered by banks are more fair and the difference between them and Super Rich isn't that huge. However, it's still worth to find one of Super Rich booths and exchange your currency there. Check where to find currency exchange offices of Super Rich in Bangkok.
As currency exchange rates are dynamic and can change at any minute, the best way to know how good the rates are is comparing them with published foreign exchange middle-market rates.
Current Thai Baht Exchange Rates
Current mid-market exchange rates for the exchange of US dollars, Euro and other currencies rates to Thai baht can be found here: THB Exchange Rates
Super Rich Rates EUR/THB
Normally for EUR Super Rich at Suvarnabhumi Airport is offer exchange rate that is lower than current mid-market rate by about 0.40-0.45 THB per 1 Euro. For banknotes of 500-100 EUR denomination you can expect to get a rate which is lower than market rate only by 0.40 THB per 1 Euro, for 50 EUR banknote - lower by 0.45 THB per 1 Euro, for smallest notes (20-5 EUR) - lower by 0.45 THB per 1 Euro.
If compared to the banks at Bangkok Airport, normally you will save about 2.70-2.75 THB for every Euro exchanged. It means that if you will choose to exchange 1000 EUR at Super Rich instead of the bank at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you will save about 2700-2750 THB or about 70-75 EUR.
Super Rich Rates USD/THB
USD exchange rates offered by Super Rich at Suvarnabhumi Airport are lower than current market rates only by about 0.15-0.75 THB per 1 USD. For 50 and 100 USD banknotes you can expect to get the rate lower than market rate only by 0.15-0.20 THB per 1 USD, for 10-20 USD banknotes - lower by 0.30 THB per 1 USD, for 5 USD banknotes - lower by 0.40 THB per 1 USD, for smallest notes (1 or 2 USD) - lower by 0.75 THB per 1 USD.
If compared to the banks at Bangkok Airport, normally you will save about 2.35-2.40 THB for every USD exchanged. It means that if you will choose to exchange 1000 USD at Super Rich and not the bank at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you will save about 2350-1400 THB or about 70 USD.
Super Rich Thailand Current Rates
You can see current Super Rich exchange rates for the main currencies on their website: Super Rich exchange rates.
However, they are currently not publishing exchange rates offered at Suvarnabhumi branch on their website and they are slightly different (usually lower) than in other branches around Bangkok.
To get an idea of Super Rich Bangkok Airport exchange rate today, check current mid-market exchange rate of Thai Baht: THB Exchange Rates. Super Rich Bangkok Airport for the most popular currencies is normally offering foreign exchange rate that is around 1% lower than current mid-market exchange rate.
Even better THB exchange rate is applied when you are using Wise Card for your payments and withdrawals.
Super Rich in Bangkok
There are exchange booths of Super Rich in central Bangkok and the rates offered there are close to or identical to the ones offered at Suvarnabhumi Airport. For locations of other Super Rich currency exchange offices in Bangkok and current rates offered by them check our detailed guide to SuperRich in Bangkok.
You should remember that the rates are dynamic and can change at any minute.
Tips
There is no need to exchange money at the airport for getting Thailand SIM card as you can book online Thailand SIM Card (it will be much cheaper!) and pick it up right at the airport.
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The most convenient way for getting into the city from the airport is by a Private Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfer.
Don't mind using public transportation? Then taking Bangkok Airport Train is recommended as it's the fastest way for reaching the central part of the city.
You will be flying out from Bangkok's second airport (Don Mueang Airport) on the same day? Make sure to take advantage of the free shuttle bus between Bangkok airports.
Planning to stay in Bangkok's most famous backpacker area? There's a direct Bus to Khao San Road from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
If you are flying out early in the morning or arriving late in the evening, staying overnight at one of Hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport might be a great idea.
Detailed information about other facilities at the airport can be found here: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
