Forex Digest

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

To determine the foreign exchange rate for different currencies, check the local paper for exchange rates, and pay attention to the inflation rate ...

I am trying to exchange my foreign currency (Mexican pesos to US dollars) but it is in the form of coin, and the banks will not accept it. Is there a place that accepts foreign currency in the form of coin to exchange into US dollars?

It's difficult to exchange your foreign coins to dollars. Only in certain circumstances, like for instance if you're exchanging your banknotes at the same time, then the forex guy might accept your coins at half the value or to round up the dollars. And that's only if your coins are in the higher denominations.

But why exchange the coins? Keep them as souvenirs from your vacation, or pass them to your relatives or friends who collect coins. Or pass them to someone who's going to Mexico, like suggested by another here. What means little to you, can mean a lot to another. Make someone else happy today.

2007-01-02 13:14:50 by Jay

I have some foreign coins like Canadian $1 and $2 coins. Anyone know if any currency exchange booths at LAX will exchange coins?

Yes but I believe they may only be located within the international terminal, in which case you would need to be a ticketed passenger. I suggest you try your bank. If they won't do it simply google currency exchange for your area then call around to make sure they accept coins.

2008-10-01 23:28:36 by Beware of the lamb!

I've exchanged currency at a local bank and received considerably less than rates indicated. I've seen currecny specialized exchange locations in other countries; might there be a trustworthy establisment here in the States?

They should be exchanging at that day's current rate.

2006-07-03 16:41:57 by smthnfsmsrt

None of the banks will exchange it for me unless I have an account and my bank doesn't exhange foreign currency, does anyone know where I can go?

Note Network J Edwards (local advertiser)
Currency & Foreign Currency Exchange, Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-1087 | 1821 Ridgewood Dr Bakersfield, CA 93306

2007-03-16 13:02:45 by buggie