Exchanging Currency?
Oct 2nd 2006, 9:11 pm
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Exchanging Currency?
A relative recently gave me a gift of 50 Australian dollars that I would like to convert to US dollars. I know back home we have the post office and Thomas Cook for a pretty straight-forward exchange. Does anyone know of a similar place in the US? Or do I need to visit the bank? I called Washington Mutual and they told me they don't do it.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Oct 3rd 2006, 1:09 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by Tolos
A relative recently gave me a gift of 50 Australian dollars that I would like to convert to US dollars. I know back home we have the post office and Thomas Cook for a pretty straight-forward exchange. Does anyone know of a similar place in the US? Or do I need to visit the bank? I called Washington Mutual and they told me they don't do it.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
bureau de change in the airport - i assume its cash?
crap rates but they all are!
Oct 3rd 2006, 1:11 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by Tolos
A relative recently gave me a gift of 50 Australian dollars that I would like to convert to US dollars. I know back home we have the post office and Thomas Cook for a pretty straight-forward exchange. Does anyone know of a similar place in the US? Or do I need to visit the bank? I called Washington Mutual and they told me they don't do it.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
I'll be changing Dollars for a little foreign currency soon and my only option is my bank and they charge $10 for the service (plus I have to wait a couple of days till they get the foreign currency).
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Oct 3rd 2006, 1:11 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by Tolos
A relative recently gave me a gift of 50 Australian dollars that I would like to convert to US dollars. I know back home we have the post office and Thomas Cook for a pretty straight-forward exchange. Does anyone know of a similar place in the US? Or do I need to visit the bank? I called Washington Mutual and they told me they don't do it.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
No offence but is it worth it for 37 bux probably nearer 30 when you have taken the commission off? Save it for an aussie holiday!!
Oct 3rd 2006, 1:12 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
I suppose you bank with Washington Mutual. What about other financial institutions where you have business? e.g. credit union or other banks?
I'll be changing Dollars for a little foreign currency soon and my only option is my bank and they charge $10 for the service (plus I have to wait a couple of days till they get the foreign currency).
NC Penguin
I'll be changing Dollars for a little foreign currency soon and my only option is my bank and they charge $10 for the service (plus I have to wait a couple of days till they get the foreign currency).
NC Penguin
Oct 3rd 2006, 1:14 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by Big D
What are you changing it for? Unless you need cash off the plane or where ever you are going - use the ATM when you get there - usually as cheap or cheaper and hassle free - this waiting days is so backward!
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Oct 3rd 2006, 1:16 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Bingo! I need it when I get off the plane and until I find an ATM. The waiting days?... Well. This is the USA!
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Fair enoughski!
I know its the states and the backing is for cavemen but its still amazes me!!
Oct 3rd 2006, 1:31 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by Big D
Fair enoughski!
I know its the states and the backing is for cavemen but its still amazes me!!
I know its the states and the backing is for cavemen but its still amazes me!!
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Oct 3rd 2006, 1:47 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Bingo! I need it when I get off the plane and until I find an ATM. The waiting days?... Well. This is the USA!
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Oct 3rd 2006, 1:57 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
ATM's in every airport I've ever been to, unless you need it to bribe an official at the point of entry.
Oct 3rd 2006, 2:03 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by elfman
or she's going on her hols to somewhere like Mogadishu.
Oct 3rd 2006, 2:31 am
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by Tolos
A relative recently gave me a gift of 50 Australian dollars that I would like to convert to US dollars. I know back home we have the post office and Thomas Cook for a pretty straight-forward exchange. Does anyone know of a similar place in the US? Or do I need to visit the bank? I called Washington Mutual and they told me they don't do it.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Oct 4th 2006, 6:29 pm
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Re: Exchanging Currency?
Originally Posted by Tolos
A relative recently gave me a gift of 50 Australian dollars that I would like to convert to US dollars. I know back home we have the post office and Thomas Cook for a pretty straight-forward exchange. Does anyone know of a similar place in the US? Or do I need to visit the bank? I called Washington Mutual and they told me they don't do it.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
