Need to exchange Dollar to Euro

Question

Going to Paris next week, where do I exchange dollars to euro, in the US? I would like to do this before I get there.

Answer 1

many banks will have euros - phone first because depending on the amount your branch may have to order what you need - but it only takes a day

Answer 2

Without a doubt, use your ATM card at the ATM machines that are all over the place, including the airports.  Your card will work there just fine.

You will save big over using the currency exhange  booths in either country.

The foreign ATM accept  the same card you use in the US and will deduct it from your savings or checking account as normal.  Don't worry about doing it in advance, or you will loose money.

I travel there about 6 times a year

Answer 3

From personal experience, I would say it's usually a better bargain to exchange some money at a local bank.  If you live near a large or medium-size city, call some of the banks there and ask which branch(es) exchange foreign currency, and what the charge is for doing it.  Of course, if you're rushed, you can also exchange your money at the airport; however, I think that's usually more expensive (that is, they charge a higher fee or give you fewer Euros in exchange for your Dollars).

Answer 4

At the airport? Or a bank? Local drug lord?

Answer 5

There are usually currency exchangers at the airport so you can change into any currency you'd like or you can go to the bank and change it there

Answer 6

at the airport in the international departures.

Answer 7

Please check my source.  It might help.  Have fun in Paris!  

Answer 8

Go to an American Express travel center or have a travel agency refer you to a place.

Answer 9

no clue

Answer 10

you can do it at the airport but dont exchange all your money.  there's banks in paris that will do it for cheaper

Answer 11

If you'd like to get the Euros before getting to the airport, call your bank and ask them.  I had to call my bank and have them get the Euros from a main currency exchange.  i could then go to my bank a few days after I called for them and buy them there.  This may be the same for your bank.

Also, it is best to just change about 50 euros over and then get the rest of your money out of an atm with your bank card.  This makes things easier in the long run.

Answer 12

You can do it in any airport.

Answer 13

at the airport :-)

Answer 14

Use your ATM card when you get there. You will get the best exchange rates.

Answer 15

A bank should give you the best exchange rate in the US, but in my experience, you will get a better rate there than in the States.  However, if you for sure want to do it here, call your bank and find out which branches have the capability to exchange funds.  I know that Wells Fargo, for instance, will only do this at their largest banks in large-ish cities.  If you wait until you get to Paris, DO NOT change your money at the airport - you will get a poor rate to be sure.  If I were you, I would wait until I got to Paris and then take out as much as you think you will need for the entire time you are there and use an ATM.  You will pay your bank's fee and perhaps a conversion fee, but its the easiest way to do it in my opinion.

Answer 16

Well, let me tell you what I always do.  It saves time, and it saves me the worry that someone got the exchange rate right.  Take your ATM card to Paris.  The ATM machines all over Europe and the Middle East are all connected to the US and Canada.  That way your exchange fee will be minimal as to what they charge if you walk into the bank to do it.  Also, you don't have to worry about carry too much cash around at one time.  Enjoy Paris