Brunei Darussalam Travel Guide

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Shopping

Special purchases include handworked silverware, brassware and bronzeware such as jugs, trays, gongs, boxes, napkin rings, spoons and bracelets. Jona Sarat (gold and silver threaded material), fine handwoven baskets and mats made of pandan leaves.

Shopping centers at Bandar Seri Begawan, Seria and Kuala Belait offer local products and imported items. The ‘Tamu’ Night Market in Bandar Seri Begawan is open from early morning to late at night and sells many fruits, spices, poultry and vegetables, as well as antiques. Food is available there at the lowest prices in town.

Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800-2100.

Currency

Brunei Dollar (BND; symbol Br$) = 100 cents. Notes are in the denominations Br$10,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in the denominations 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 cents. The Brunei Dollar is officially on a par with the Singapore Dollar.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currencies and travelers checks can be exchanged at any bank.

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are generally accepted by hotels, department stores and major establishments.

Travelers Checks

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Hotels and many department stores will also cash traveler's checks.

Currency Restrictions

The import of local currency is unlimited. The export of local currency is limited to Br$1000 in notes. The Singapore Dollar may be imported and exported up to the equivalent of Br$1000. Indian banknotes may not be imported. Import of foreign currencies is unlimited, subject to declaration. Export of foreign currencies is unlimited up tp the amount imported and declared.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0900-1500; Sat 0900-1100.

Exchange Rate