If you grew up in Singapore, you’ve probably heard the phrase Kan Cai Tou - basically someone who gets easily taken advantage of. And let’s be honest, no one wants to be that person, especially when it comes to your hard-earned money.
We love a good lobang, we stretch every dollar, and we pride ourselves on being financially savvy… but here’s the sneaky truth: many of us are unknowingly losing money every time we send funds overseas. Yup! Those hidden fees and marked-up exchange rates are quietly eating into our wallets.
How bad can it get? A lot worse than you think.
A recent study found that consumers in Singapore lose up to $580 million a year to hidden charges on international transfers and that number is projected to hit a staggering $1.03 billion by 2029. That’s billion with a “B”!
So if you’ve been shrugging off the few dollars here and there… surprise, it all adds up.
Enter: Wise’s “Chopped Carrot Head Stall” - Where You Learn to Stop Being the Carrot
To shine a light on these sneaky charges, Wise is bringing something quirky and super Singaporean straight to the heart of the city.
From 7 to 9 November, Wise is setting up its interactive Chopped Carrot Head Stall at Funan Mall. This isn’t your typical financial workshop. Think carnival vibes, colourful carrots, challenges, games, and lots of “Aha!” moments.
The goal? To help you spot hidden fees, understand real exchange rates, and stop getting chopped unnecessarily.
What’s Happening at the Stall? 🥕
Work your way through fun activity stations; and yes, there are prizes up for grabs! Collect stamps, learn money-saving tips, and don’t leave until you redeem that sweet Wise merch.
Here’s what you can try:
Pluck-A-Carrot
Pluck a carrot and get 3 true-or-false questions about overseas transfers. Perfect for uncovering those myths you’ve believed for too long.
Weigh-A-Carrot
Compare exchange rate options and see what “mid-market rate” really means. You’ll learn how to choose the wise-r choice (pun intended).
Chop Chop Carrot Head
A 30-second reflex challenge where you chop as many carrot heads as you can! Climb the leaderboard and you could win a $300 Scoot voucher that's perfect for your next weekend getaway.
On top of that, complete all stations and you might walk away with exclusive Wise goodies like:
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A radish bucket hat
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Plushie keychain
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Juice
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And more!
It’s fun. It’s educational. It’s very Singaporean. Love it.
📍 Location: Funan Mall Atrium, 107 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179105
📅 Dates: 7 – 9 November 2025 (Friday to Sunday)
🕒 Opening Hours:
- Friday & Sunday: 11am – 8pm
- Saturday: 10am – 9pm
If you’ve got overseas transfers coming up... like paying school fees, sending money to family, or shopping from international sites, check out Wise as this might just save you a small fortune.
Don’t be a carrot. Be wise. 🥕✨
For more information, visit - https://wise.com/sg/ | https://www.instagram.com/wiseaccount.sg/
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