We Singaporeans love our online shopping, overseas travel, shopping overseas, transferring money overseas when required. Since we all love hunting bargains, we have to make sure that our hard-earned money goes the extra mile – but did you know you could be getting ripped off when sending money abroad? Don’t be a Kan Cai Tou (Chopped Carrot Head)! Get Wise and don’t get chopped at Wise Chopped Carrot Head Stall.
Hidden Fees and Inflated Exchange Rates
Each year, Singapore consumers lose as much as $580 million to hidden fees and inflated exchange rates when transferring money overseas. This is a costly reality that many are not aware of, with this figure expected to hit SGD$1.03 billion by 2029**.
Wise thinks it’s time people stop handing over their hard-earned money. Therefore, they are setting up a Wise Chopped Carrot Head Stall in the heart of the city, helping people discover, learn, understand about avoiding getting ripped off or becoming a Kan Cai Tou (Chopped Carrot Head in Chinese) in our local lingo.
Get Wise at Wise Chopped Carrot Head Stall
Visit Wise Chopped Carrot Head Stall and learn to get Wise this 7th November to 9th November 2025. Discover, understand and learn how to spot hidden fees and sneaky markups to save on overseas transactions at this interactive and fun Chopped Carrot Head Stall.
There are three stations at the stall where you can explore, get to pluck, weigh, and chop carrots to gain insider tips to save money on your international money transfer.
Complete all three stations and collect stamps to win exclusive Wise merchandise including a radish bucket hat, plushie key chain, juice – and even a chance for an exciting S$300 Scoot voucher!
Pluck-A-Carrot
Pluck a carrot, unearth the truth about sending money overseas by simply plucking carrots and answering 3 True-Or-False questions.
Weigh-A-Carrot
Weigh a carrot, weigh your exchange options carefully – learn to choose thee wiser rate when sending money overseas.
Don’t get Kan Cai Tou (Chopped Carrot Head)!
Chop Chop Carrot Head
Come chop chop carrot head, get ready to put your reflexes to the test for this fast-paced 30s challenge.
Chop as many carrot heads as possible to climb up on the leaderboard and stand a chance to win a S$300 Scoot voucher!
Visit the Wise Chopped Carrot Head Stall
- Date: Friday 7th November 2025 – Sunday 9th November 2025
- Opening Hours: Friday and Sunday: 11am – 8pm | Saturday: 10am – 9pm
- Location: Atrium at Funan Mall, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105
Notes:
** Research by Edgar Dunn & Company, undertaken between September and November 2024, and updated in August 2025 **