Brunei Practical Infomation

The official currency is the Brunei dollar (B$), available in denominations of $1, $5, $10, $50, $100, $500 and $1000. Singapore dollars can be used within Brunei (exchanged at an equal rate); however, Brunei dollars will usually not be accepted as legal tender in Singapore.

Banks are generally open from 9am to 4pm during the week, and from 9am to llam on Saturdays. A couple of banks cater to late shoppers by staying open into the evening (especially in the Gadong area). On Fridays, banks close for midday prayer between 1 lam and 2.30pm.

There is no sales tax in Brunei. Some hotels add a 10% service charge, though this is mostly included in the published price. Tipping after a meal is not widely practiced in Brunei.

Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) are widely accepted.