Where can I buy foreign currency (Euros) in the United States?

Question

I live in the San Jose area of California and would like to buy Euros for a trip to Italy and Greece. Anybody know where I can do this and how much is charged?

Answer 1

Go to www.Get2Packin.com

Step 1: Book travel

Step 2 Hit the extras tab

Step 3 Scroll down to travel resources Click on Foreign Currency.

Answer 2

Many large banks sell foreign currencies. However, here's a way to save time and money.

If you have an ATM card on a major network (such as Cirrus, for example), just use that. You'll get the commercial exchange rate which is much better than the retail rate charged to exchange cash and travelers checks. You may have to pay a 1-2% conversion fee, but that's still usually cheaper than the commission charged by banks. And, ATMs are open 24 hours. You should be able to find one at your arrival airport.

It's been 10 years since I bothered to get travelers checks or buy local currency before the trip.

Answer 3

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Where can I buy foreign currency (Euros) in the United States?
I live in the San Jose area of California and would like to buy Euros for a trip to Italy and Greece. Anybody know where I can do this and how much is charged?

Answer 4

You can get Euro currency and traveler's checks through American Express. You can also exchange Euro through some Citibanks. Just call AE and your bank too. I think the AE fee was 3.5% when I did it last year. Traveler's checks are the safest and less fees. Just exchange a small amount here then do most of your Euro exchange in Europe. You will get better exchange rate. After you arrived in Europe, go to a bank and exchange. That's the best way and you won't get counterfeit bills. Whatever you do, don't exchange them at the US airports. They are not currency changers but robbers. The last time I checked, I think the fees at the US airport changers were around 10%