Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) hosts several state-owned and private commercial bank booths, alongside authorized foreign exchange counters. These facilities allow passengers to convert currencies safely upon arrival or buy travel endorsement cash prior to international departures.
Mandatory Central Bank Regulations
Per guidelines enforced by Bangladesh Bank, all currency transactions at the airport must comply with the following legal rules:
- Passport Requirement: Physical presentation of a valid passport is **mandatory** for every single foreign exchange transaction.
- Departure Endorsements: Bangladeshi citizens must ensure their foreign currency purchase remains strictly within their official annual travel quota limit.
- Foreign National Re-conversion: Foreign citizens wishing to convert remaining Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) back into foreign currency upon departure must present their original airport currency encashment receipts received when entering Bangladesh.
🛬 1. Facilities for Arriving Passengers
After crossing the Arrival Immigration counters, a series of 24/7 bank and money exchange counters are located directly near the **Conveyor Belt/Baggage Claim Zone** and exit concourse halls.
| Sl. | Authorized Operator | Terminal Contact Details | Service Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sonali Bank PLC | 📞 +88028953591 | State-owned, widest currency acceptance, government duty payments |
| 02 | Janata Bank PLC | 📞 +88028901625 | State-owned, reliable standard market exchange rates |
| 03 | Rupali Bank PLC | 📞 +88028901755 | State-owned counter for major foreign currency processing |
| 04 | মিউচুয়াল ট্রাস্ট ব্যাংক (এমটিবি) | 📞 +8801730343782 | Private commercial bank booth, premium fast-track service |
| 05 | Imperial Money Exchange | 📞 +8801911818141 | Authorized private enterprise for non-banking foreign cash swap |
💡 Additional Active Outlets: Agrani Bank, Pubali Bank, City Bank, and BRAC Bank also maintain counter spaces directly within the post-immigration security boundary.
🛫 2. Facilities for Departing Passengers
Options to buy foreign currencies are more limited inside the departures area. Currently, exchange counters operate on the **1st Floor Departure Waiting Lounge Area** primarily converting local BDT into major global currencies like US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR), or Saudi Riyals (SAR).
- Primary Booths: Driven primarily by dedicated **Sonali Bank** or **BRAC Bank** branches.
- Official Service Surcharge: Please be aware that a mandatory transaction fee of up to **BDT 200.00** applies to outbound currency conversion transactions at departure lounge bank windows.
