Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 Checklist: Dates, Venue, eSIM and Safety Tips

Key takeaways

• SFF 2026: 18-20 November at Singapore EXPO, Halls 1-6 and Foyer 1 Level 2.
• Badges are non-transferable and must be worn at all times. Replacements cost a fee, so keep yours safe.
• Random bag checks take place at entry, so travel light and leave prohibited items at the hotel.
• Visitors submit the SG Arrival Card on the official ICA channels within 3 days before arrival.

Which network you get, and what it really costs

In Singapore the Fizen eSIM roams on StarHub (5G). Singapore is sold inside the South-Eastern Asia plan, which covers 18 countries. At 128 kbps you can still send messages and load map tiles, but not hold a video call.

Prices and carrier read from the Fizen catalogue on 23 September 2026. Data only, no calls or SMS.

Prices are before the welcome credit. A new user who opens the eSIM tab in the Fizen app for the first time gets US$10 of eSIM credit automatically, with no code, valid for 12 months. The app shows how much of it comes off your order. Paying by card on the web works too, but the credit only applies in the app.

You step out of Changi arrivals into the November humidity, open your inbox to find the confirmation email with your SFF QR code, and it will not load. Your roaming is off to avoid the bill, the airport Wi-Fi keeps timing out, and badge collection at Expo closes in an hour.

When and where is the Singapore FinTech Festival 2026?

SFF is organised with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and gathers policymakers, financial institutions and technology companies. Hall access times and on-site registration points are announced closer to the event, so check the official SFF site and FAQ before you go. If you are flying in for the football weekend too, see our Japan vs Brazil Singapore guide.

SFF 2026 pre-flight checklist

• SG Arrival Card submitted on the official ICA e-Service or MyICA app within 3 days before arrival. Beware of third-party sites charging for it.
• Entry requirements. Check whether your passport needs a visa for Singapore on the official ICA website.
• Registration QR code saved as a screenshot, plus your confirmation ID, in case email will not load.
• Phone eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked, with a Singapore eSIM installed at home over Wi-Fi.
• Travel light. Random bag checks at entry. Prohibited items include weapons, drones and sharp objects.
• Dress code: business or smart casual, with comfortable walking shoes. The halls are large.
• Power bank within airline carry-on limits.
• Plug adapter. Singapore uses type G (UK-style) sockets.
• Separate event wallet if you will be testing any crypto or tokenisation demos on the floor.

Why you want your own data at SFF

Venue Wi-Fi at a festival of this size is shared by a huge number of attendees. Your own connection keeps the things that matter moving:

• Badge collection and session access with QR codes in your email or event app.
• Meetings and dinners that move location by message during the day.
• Getting around between Expo, the CBD and Marina Bay by MRT or ride-hailing.
• Hotspot for your laptop to send a proposal or join a call from a quiet corner, if your plan allows tethering.
• Security. Your own mobile data is a safer default than shared networks for banking apps, admin consoles and wallets.

Singapore plans on the Fizen eSIM page start, and Singapore is one of the best-value destinations for travel data. Install at home, switch on after landing at Changi, and pay in USDT on Solana or BNB Chain or with other methods at checkout. Get your Singapore eSIM, and read our Singapore eSIM guide for coverage tips.

How to get to Singapore EXPO

Singapore's MRT accepts contactless Visa and Mastercard cards and mobile wallets at the gates. Use the same card or phone for every tap so fares are calculated correctly.

Paying in Singapore during SFF

• Cards and mobile wallets work in almost all shops, restaurants, hotels and taxis.
• Hawker centres are the best-value meals in the city. Many take cards or local QR, but a little Singapore dollar cash helps.
• Tipping is not customary. Many restaurants add a service charge to the bill.
• Ride-hailing through Grab and other apps covers the whole island.
• Card fees depend on your bank. Check foreign transaction fees before you travel.

Terms and conditions

• Information only. This checklist is general travel information, not legal, immigration, financial or investment advice.
• For readers in the United States. This article provides information only. It is not an offer, solicitation or sale of any product or service, and it is not financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Fizen is not offered to US Persons.
• Event details can change. Dates, venues, phases and schedules are set by the organisers and can change. Check the official website before you book flights or hotels.
• Entry rules are official-source only. Visa, travel-authorisation and arrival-card rules are set by the destination's government, differ by passport and can change. Confirm them on the official sites linked here before you fly.
• Plans vary. eSIM prices, data allowances, hotspot support and validity depend on the plan and are shown on the checkout page, which takes precedence over this article. Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Travel eSIMs are data-only, with no calls or SMS.
• No affiliation. Fizen is not affiliated with the Singapore FinTech Festival, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore EXPO, SMRT, SBS Transit, Grab or any carrier or app named here.
• Availability. Fizen is not offered to US Persons. Fizen is a self-custody app: your keys and recovery phrase are yours, and nobody, including Fizen, can recover them if lost.
• Crypto risk. Crypto assets are volatile and you can lose all of the funds you put in. Nothing here recommends any token, project or trade. Do your own research.
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Sources

• Singapore FinTech Festival FAQ
• MAS: Singapore FinTech Festival
• ICA: SG Arrival Card

Information checked in September 2026. Event details and entry requirements can change: confirm on the official sources before you travel.

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