DBS Notes Exchange Machine Locations in Singapore 2026

If you’ve ever scrambled for new notes the night before Chinese New Year, you know the drill: queues, limited denominations, the works. DBS and POSB make things easier during the festive season with dedicated pop-up ATMs and a branch exchange service across Singapore. This guide maps out every pop-up location, operating hours, withdrawal limits, and what the Monetary Authority of Singapore calls the greener alternative worth considering.

Branches with Notes Exchange: 72+ across Singapore · Pop-up ATMs for LNY 2026: 71 at 47 locations · Red Packets Availability: Starting 3 February 2026 · Denominations at Pop-ups: $2, $10 notes · Self-Service Machines: Islandwide

The table below consolidates the key specifications for DBS and POSB note exchange during Lunar New Year 2026.

How do I exchange notes at DBS ATM?

Exchanging notes at DBS self-service machines is straightforward: insert your DBS or POSB bank card, select “Cash Withdrawal” or “Notes Exchange,” choose your preferred denomination, and collect your cash. The process works at any of the 1,200 regular ATMs islandwide for Fit notes, or at the 71 pop-up ATMs during the Lunar New Year 2026 period for new notes.

Steps to exchange at self-service machines

• Locate your nearest DBS/POSB ATM or pop-up ATM using the DBS locator tool
• Insert your DBS or POSB bank card and enter your PIN
• Select “Cash Withdrawal” — pop-up ATMs present preset denomination bundles
• Available bundles at pop-ups include S$100 (50 × S$2), S$300 (30 × S$10), S$500 (10 × S$50), and S$600 (20 × S$10 + 8 × S$50) (SingPromos)
• Collect your notes and receipt; note that pop-up ATMs are first-come-first-served

The implication: Pop-up ATMs are optimized for new notes in preset bundles, but regular ATMs give you denomination flexibility for everyday cash needs.

Required denominations accepted

Pop-up ATMs dispense only fresh S$2, S$10, and S$50 new notes (DBS Bank Official). Regular ATMs dispense Fit (circulated) notes in any denomination supported by the machine. Both types of notes are legal tender — the Monetary Authority of Singapore actively encourages Fit notes for a greener Lunar New Year, reducing the environmental cost of printing new currency (Monetary Authority of Singapore).

Which DBS machine is available for notes withdrawal?

The DBS notes exchange machine location network during Lunar New Year 2026 consists of two tiers: the 71 pop-up ATMs at 47 spots (including 16 Community Clubs) for new notes, and the islandwide network of 1,200 regular ATMs for Fit notes. Each machine type serves a different purpose — pop-ups are purpose-built for the festive season, while regular ATMs handle everyday cash needs year-round.

Branches and ATMs locator

DBS offers an official pop-up ATM locator and a general branch finder on their website. For self-service branches offering Fit notes only, key locations include DBS Alexandra (460 Alexandra Road, #02-17), DBS Great World City (1 Kim Seng Promenade #01-126), DBS Nex (23 Serangoon Central #02-29), and DBS Takashimaya (391 Orchard Rd #B2-21-23) (My Sweet Retirement).

Pop-up ATMs locations

The 16 Community Clubs hosting pop-up ATMs from 3 February 2026 span the island, from Anchorvale in the northeast to Taman Jurong in the west. Some locations dispense both Fit and New Notes (Anchorvale, Ci Yuan, Keat Hong, Macpherson, Pasir Ris Elias), while others offer New Notes only (Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Henderson, Rivervale, Taman Jurong, Tampines West) (My Sweet Retirement).

The pattern: The east and west clusters serve dense residential areas, but the central business district relies on select self-service branches for Fit notes only — new notes require travel to Community Club locations.

Can I exchange money at DBS?

Yes — DBS and POSB offer note exchange through three channels: pop-up ATMs for new notes, regular ATMs for Fit notes, and over-the-counter service at branches for customers aged 60 and above, persons with disabilities, or those with online reservations. Each channel has distinct limits, hours, and eligibility criteria.

Foreign currency options

DBS Singapore provides foreign currency exchange services at branches, with rates available on the DBS website. However, the Lunar New Year 2026 note exchange program covers only Singapore Dollar denominations. For foreign currency needs, customers should contact their nearest DBS branch directly or use DBS’s digital currency exchange platform.

Notes exchange services

Branch walk-in access is restricted to customers aged 60+, those with disabilities, or holders of confirmed online reservations (DBS Bank Official). At branches, the limit is S$1,400 in Fit notes and S$800 in new notes per customer — higher than the pop-up ATM withdrawal caps. Red packets (packs of 6) are available at branches or pop-up ATMs starting 3 February 2026, one pack per customer.

Can DBS ATM accept 1000 notes?

DBS ATMs accept deposits of S$1,000 notes — the highest Singapore Dollar denomination. However, the note exchange machines during Lunar New Year 2026 dispense only S$2, S$10, S$50 (and preset bundles at specific amounts). If you’re looking to deposit larger denominations for exchange into smaller notes, the branch counter or a DBS ATM with deposit function is your option.

Accepted denominations

Regular DBS/POSB ATMs accept S$10, S$20, S$50, S$100, and S$1,000 notes for deposit. For withdrawal during the Lunar New Year 2026 period, pop-up ATMs provide only new S$2, S$10, and S$50 notes in preset bundles (DBS Bank Official). Fit notes of any denomination are available from the 1,200 regular ATMs 24/7.

Deposit limits

ATM deposit limits vary by account type and customer tier. Standard DBS accounts typically allow up to S$20,000 per transaction and S$50,000 daily for deposits. For bulk deposits exceeding these limits, branch counter service is recommended.

DBS Notes Exchange for Lunar New Year 2026

Lunar New Year 2026 marks the sixth consecutive year DBS and POSB have deployed dedicated pop-up ATMs across Singapore. This year’s network of 71 machines at 47 locations represents one of the most extensive temporary ATM deployments by any Singapore bank, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore actively supporting Fit notes distribution as an environmentally preferable alternative to printing millions of new banknotes annually.

Walk-in at branches

Branch counters handle walk-in exchanges only for three categories: customers aged 60 and above, persons with disabilities, and those who secured an online reservation. The exchange limits at branches are S$1,400 for Fit notes and S$800 for new notes per customer — higher than pop-up ATM withdrawal caps (DBS Bank Official). POSB Ang Mo Kio North (Blk 629 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 #01-1018) offers New Notes only for walk-in customers.

Pop-up ATMs schedule

The pop-up ATM schedule follows a clear pattern: 3–15 February 2026 from 10am to 10pm daily, with a shortened window on 16 February 2026 from 10am to 1pm for the final replenishment cycle. The 16 Community Club locations are supplemented by 55 additional pop-up ATMs at other venues, bringing the total to 71 machines across 47 locations islandwide (DBS Bank Official). Online reservation slots reportedly opened 27 January 2026 — though this date is sourced from a third-party aggregator and not confirmed on the official DBS page.

What people are saying

Each customer is limited to 3 withdrawals of Fit and/or new notes between 3 February and 16 February 2026, allowing more customers to exchange notes for the festive season.

— DBS Bank (Bank Official)

There will be more pop-up and branch ATMs dispensing Fit notes in various locations across Singapore this year, making it more convenient to withdraw Fit notes.

— Monetary Authority of Singapore (Regulatory Guidance)

Conveniently withdraw Fit and new notes at our pop-up ATMs located islandwide.

— DBS Bank (Bank Official)

Bottom line

DBS and POSB operate the most extensive temporary note exchange network in Singapore for Lunar New Year 2026, with 71 pop-up ATMs at 47 locations dispensing new S$2, S$10, and S$50 notes from 3 February through 16 February 2026. The network serves any DBS/POSB customer on a first-come-first-served basis, with a three-withdrawal cap per person — a deliberate policy to broaden access during peak demand.

For younger customers who missed branch reservation slots, the pop-up ATM network is the only viable path to new notes this Lunar New Year. Regular ATMs remain a sensible fallback for Fit notes, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s push toward Fit notes means most transactions throughout the year already use the greener option. The 16 Community Club locations — from Anchorvale to Tampines West — cover the island’s geographic spread, but urban customers in Orchard or the CBD will rely on select self-service branches for Fit notes only.

Customers needing S$2 and S$10 denominations for hong bao packets must plan around the pop-up ATM schedule — the limited operating hours and first-come-first-served access mean early visits improve the odds of securing fresh notes before Lunar New Year’s Eve.

DBS eased festive demand by deploying temporary pop-up ATMs at confirmed pop-up sites alongside regular notes exchange machines across Singapore.

Frequently asked questions

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