Brunei is a small, energy-rich sultanate located on the northern coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Its capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, serves as the nation’s political and cultural center. With a population of approximately 470,000, the economy is dominated by the oil and gas industry. In 2026, the government is intensifying its “Wawasan 2035” initiative to diversify into food, tourism, and ICT. Major exports include crude oil and liquefied natural gas, ensuring one of the highest per capita GDPs in the world.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union services in Brunei are primarily provided through Encore Exchange and State Express agents, located in major commercial plazas.
- Bandar Seri Begawan – Gadong (The Mall), Kiulap, and Jalan Sultan
- Seria – Jalan Sultan Omar Ali
- Kuala Belait – Jalan Pretty and Jalan McKerron
- Tutong Town – Petani Bazaar area
- Bangar (Temburong) – Main Town District
- Berakas – Delima Square and Airport Mall
- Sengkurong – Main Road area
MoneyGram
MoneyGram is accessible through several partnered exchange bureaus (Cambios) and Baiduri Bank affiliates.
- Bandar Seri Begawan – Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex
- Gadong – Central Business District
- Kuala Belait – Sentral Shopping Centre
- Seria – Near the oil and gas administrative hub
- Jerudong – Near the medical and leisure complexes
Ria Money Transfer
Ria services are available through specialized financial kiosks and Sultan Exchange outlets.
- Bandar Seri Begawan – Riverside Quay and Times Square Mall
- Kuala Belait – Town Centre
- Gadong – Night Market area financial counters
Major Bank & Financial Partners
Most international wire transfers and large remittances are facilitated by these leading institutions in Brunei:
- Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) – The nation’s largest bank
- Baiduri Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank (Brunei)
- Maybank (Brunei Branch)
- Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (TAIB)
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Brunei Branch
- United Overseas Bank (UOB)