Walk-in Notes Exchange For Treasures

Available for seniors aged 60 and above, and persons with disabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Only customers aged 60 and above, those with disabilities, or individuals with a valid online reservation (for the selected branch, date and time) can exchange CNY notes at the 3 DBS Treasures Centres (MBFC, Ngee Ann City, and Siglap).

Walk-in limit at Treasures Centre is capped at $5,000, exchange limit per denomination as follows:
Denominations Exchange Limit
S$2 S$400
(S$200 New and S$200 *Fit notes)
S$5 S$1000
S$10 S$1000
S$50 and S$100 $2,600
(all S$50 or all S$100 or a combination)
Total amount capped per order S$5,000

Note:

  • New notes are not available for S$100 denomination.
  • New notes are subject to availability.
  • For Wealth clients who choose to exchange their CNY notes at a DBS/POSB branch, the exchange limit per customer will be S$1,400 for *Fit notes and S$800 for new notes.
*Fit notes are used currency notes that are similar in quality to those from ATMs and may have fold lines or minor stains.
To minimise overcrowding, customers aged 60 and above (based on year of birth) or customers with disabilities making CNY notes exchange can be accompanied by one other person.
Exchanges are limited to a maximum of $35,000 in *Fit notes and S$6,900 in new notes for online reservation. We are unable to provide additional notes.

Only customers aged 60 and above, those with disabilities, or individuals with a valid online reservation (for the selected branch, date and time) can exchange CNY notes at the 3 DBS Treasures Centres (MBFC, Ngee Ann City, and Siglap).

Walk-in limit at Treasures Centre is capped at $5,000, exchange limit per denomination as follows:
Denominations Exchange Limit
S$2 S$400
(S$200 New and S$200 *Fit notes)
S$5 S$1000
S$10 S$1000
S$50 and S$100 $2,600
(all S$50 or all S$100 or a combination)
Total amount capped per order S$5,000

Note:

  • New notes are not available for S$100 denomination.
  • New notes are subject to availability.
  • For Wealth clients who choose to exchange their CNY notes at a DBS/POSB branch the exchange limit per customer will be S$1,400 for *Fit notes and S$800 for new notes.
Alternatively, consider switching to cashless gifting via QR gift card. You will enjoy greater convenience, save time packing red packets, and contribute to a greener environment.

*Fit notes are used currency notes that are similar in quality to those from ATMs and may have fold lines or minor stains.
Starting 3 February 2026, DBS/POSB red packets will be available at DBS/POSB branches or pop-up ATMs at 16 Community Clubs. Each customer will receive one red packet pack (pack of 6) during notes exchange, subject to availability.
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