Over a billion international travellers pass through these regions annually. The demand for physical currency has not disappeared — it has simply become less visible.
Most experienced travellers carry cash as a deliberate backup — not as a remnant habit, but as a practical strategy.
Local transport often requires it. Payment systems don't always carry across borders, and infrastructure remains fragmented.
Street vendors and small merchants across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Southern Europe still operate predominantly on cash.
Walk through any major travel hub — Bangkok, Tokyo, Rome. At some point, you will need cash. Not because it is outdated. Because it still works — everywhere.
The world went digital. Cash didn't disappear.
THE BACKGROUND
International travel continues to generate large volumes of foreign currency transactions across major corridors.
Automated kiosks provide travellers with consistent, round the clock access to exchange services; integrated directly into environments where movement already occurs and without the need for staffed counters.
"From airports to hotels, modern travel depends on systems that run quietly in the background. Most people never notice them. That's exactly the point."
The Opportunity
FROM THE FOUNDER
International travel continues to generate large volumes of foreign currency transactions. Automated kiosks provide travellers with convenient access to exchange services around the clock.
"From airports to hotels, modern travel depends on systems that run quietly in the background. Most people never notice them. That's exactly the point."
The Opportunity
FROM THE FOUNDER
ANDREW CHOW | CO-FOUNDER OF HUBRIX PARTNERS
Compact. Unmanned.
Operational around the clock
BENEFITS OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE KIOSK
Built for the modern traveller
Operational around the click without staff dependency
Quick processing with minimal wait time for users
Rates displayed transparently before each transaction
Airports, hotels and transit hubs with high footfall
Compliance and management by regulated entity
Where Foreign Exchange Kiosks Are Used
"Automated foreign exchange kiosks are already deployed in airports, hotels, and transit hubs across Asia Pacific — serving travellers in some of the world's busiest travel environments."
Partner locations where foreign exchange kiosks are used:
THE PROCESS
How it works
At its core, this is the acquisition of a physical machine. Any operation is handled through separate agreements with independent operators.
IMPORTANT: Hubrix Partners facilitates the introduction, but is not a party to these arrangements.
01
You acquire a Foreign Exchange Kiosk
You purchase a physical automated currency exchange kiosk.
Ownership is direct and documented
Direct asset ownership
02
Operation is handled separately
The machine may be deployed and managed by a licensed operator, who oversees placement, compliance, maintenance, and day-to-day operations.
Professionally managed
03
Any arrangements are independent
Any commercial or operational arrangements are set out separately in documentation issued directly by the operator.
Full documentation provided
KEY SUMMARY
A physical asset in an operational ecosystem.
Physical ownership
You purchase an automated foreign exchange kiosk unit. Ownership is direct and documented — no pooled structure, no intermediary holding the asset.
Operational independence
Day-to-day operations, compliance, placement, and maintenance are handled separately by licensed operators.
Full Clarity
All operational terms are detailed in formal documents directly from the licensed operator ensuring complete clarity.
Scalable
Many buyers start with one unit and scale their holdings as they grow comfortable with the asset framework.
Automated kiosks provide travellers with convenient access to currency exchange around the clock. These machines are not a concept or pilot — they are already deployed across airports, hotels, and transit hubs across the region.
PARTICIPATION
Who this is for.
Arrangements like this are often assumed to be reserved for large organisations or industry insiders. In reality, participation comes from a much wider range of individuals
PROFILE 1
PROFILE 2
PROFILE 3
The individual buyer
The business owner
The allocator
Looking for a tangible asset with a clear operating model. Prefers to own something real rather than a paper instrument.
Familiar with how operations work.
Sees value in owning an asset without being involved in day-to-day execution.
Exploring options outside conventional financial products.
Values clarity, structure, and the ability to make independent decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Disclaimer:
This is not a regulated financial product. Hubrix Partners facilitates the acquisition of physical commercial assets and may introduce purchasers to independent licensed operators. Any operator arrangement is a separate agreement between the owner and the operator. Hubrix Partners does not provide financial advice and does not guarantee any operational outcome, revenue, or return. You are encouraged to seek independent professional advice before making any decision.