Penang Currency | Penang Travel Money | Thomas Cook

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Your money is secured in a trust account
Unlike many other travel companies we operate on a trust account model. Once we’ve paid the airline for your flights, the rest of your money is held in a trust account. We do not have access to this directly and can only withdraw funds when you are back home from holiday
We're ATOL protected
All of our holidays that include flights are protected by the ATOL scheme from the moment you book. So if one of our suppliers fails, you’ll get your money back. If you’re left stranded abroad, a flight home will be arranged at no extra cost. Our ATOL number is 11806
We're ABTA registered
As proud ABTA members we deliver the highest standards when it comes to our holidays. So if you book with us you’re guaranteed the best service. Our ABTA number is P8283, Y6720.

Penang holidays

The currency in Penang is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

In Penang, the currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). You’ll find banknotes in RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50, and RM100, and coins ranging from 1 to 50 sen.

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but having some cash on hand is useful, especially for local markets and street food.

ATMs are easy to find if you need to withdraw cash. To save on fees, it’s a good idea to order some travel money in advance.

Pick your cash up from your local branch or get home delivery