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I have some foreign bills, what's the fastest way to exchange them to American dollars, like for someone who doesn't live in New York with exchanges on every corner? I went to the bank, but they have to mail them off and it can take 1-2 months. So do most airports have foreign exchange or what should I do?

most airports do or find a Federal bank

2008-07-17 12:41:54 by raweggsandfish

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Besides most commercial banks where can I go to exchange foreign currency? I traveled to Niagara Falls, Canada in 2005. On the way out of the country I had an impaitent bus driver who would not allow me to stop off at the Duty Free shop to exchange the currency. So I came home with just under $20 in Canadian Currency. I've held onto this money since last year. Every commercial bank I've called require you to be a customer. My credit union doesn't accept foreign currency for deposits. So I feel like I'm stuck with this money I can't use. If I knew someone going to Canada perhaps I could offer to "sell" it to them but in lieu of that I don't what to do with this money.

some travel agencies do it

2006-09-19 10:32:36 by strawberriesilove

I am heading to Japan from Australia and am wondering what the most economical way is for me to exchange my currency. Should i do it in Australia or wait till i get to Japan? Should i use ATM's or should i use a foreign exchange service? Your help would be great!

best way is wait to be in Japan, directly in to the airport you'll find exchange desk with no fee or a cheap one for cash,
ATM is always available for visa, american express and so on,
some time it's cheaper and faster to change some cash money.

2008-01-10 01:54:39 by isnow

My husband has collected a couple of cup fulls of foreign coins from the service and some trips afterwards--France, Hong Kong, Mexico, Canada, etc. I could just throw these coins out, but I'm wondering if there is someplace I may take them and trade them for American money. The banks around here only trade for foreign "bills" not coins. Most of them are dated in the 60's or 70's, but some are older. Is there a fee to exchange them? They probably don't amount to much.

Remember that a lot of European contries are now using the Euro, so old Lira, Psetas, Deutchmarks, French Francs are valueless.

Look on the web, there are companies that will do so, but they charge very high commissions. Often not worth it.

If the coinage is still valid then perhaps your local travel agent will give them to a traveller visiting that region.

Also lots of charities will accept them, they get special rates for exchanging currency.

2006-05-16 16:14:56 by conni

I have a bunch of foreign money, mostly euros, left over form previous vacations and I want to know where I would go to exchange it for USD. Would my regular bank do it??
I assume Devonte is mentally retarded?
What about Pounds to USD?

Any FDIC bank will convert the money for you.

2009-06-24 12:18:13 by Birdxtoxman