08/05/2026
๐น๐ผ Visiting Taiwan? Don't make this mistake.
Credit cards work at malls and chain restaurants โ but night markets, street food stalls, temple snacks, local shops? Cash only.
Here are the 3 easiest ways to get Taiwan Dollars ๐
1. Airport Exchange Counter
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Open 24hrs at Taoyuan & Kaohsiung airports
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No appointment, accepts most currencies
โ ๏ธ Rates aren't the best โ just grab enough for Day 1
2. ATM at 7-Eleven or FamilyMart
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Available 24/7, on every corner
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Live exchange rate, no paperwork
๐ก Pick "charge in TWD" to avoid bad conversion rates
โ ๏ธ Check if your bank charges overseas fees before you go
3. Bank of Taiwan Branch (Best Rates!)
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Lowest fees, best exchange rates in the country
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Bring your passport, NT$30 service fee
โ ๏ธ MonโFri only, 09:00โ15:30
Budget tip: NT$2,000โ3,000/day is a comfortable amount for transport, food & sightseeing.
๐จ One more thing โ Taiwan Dollars are hard to exchange outside Taiwan. Use it up or convert it back before you fly out!
Cash sorted. Now enjoy Taiwan ๐ง
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