Foreign currency exchange in Gainesville, FL?
September 16, 2012 7:24 PM Subscribe
Where can I change my Sterling and Euro banknotes to USD in Gainesville?
I haven't managed to find any dedicated currency exchange places, but I assumed a bank would be a good bet. My online researches suggest that BOA only do it for their own account holders, and Wells Fargo only do it at certain branches (none of them in Gainesville). I guess the next stage would be methodically phoning through all the local bank and credit union branches I can locate, and asking about their foreign exchange facilities. But I'm hoping the hive mind can save me the trouble -- either by recommending a bank, or by pointing out some other option that I've missed.
I haven't managed to find any dedicated currency exchange places, but I assumed a bank would be a good bet. My online researches suggest that BOA only do it for their own account holders, and Wells Fargo only do it at certain branches (none of them in Gainesville). I guess the next stage would be methodically phoning through all the local bank and credit union branches I can locate, and asking about their foreign exchange facilities. But I'm hoping the hive mind can save me the trouble -- either by recommending a bank, or by pointing out some other option that I've missed.
Isn't Gainesville a college town of some degree? Perhaps there's an exchange students club or something on campus; there may be British/Euro students over here who are willing to exchange cash, although my guess is that before they go back home is more likely than right at the start of a term.
posted by Homeboy Trouble at 8:19 PM on September 16, 2012
posted by Homeboy Trouble at 8:19 PM on September 16, 2012
There's also a currency exchange place at the Orlando Mall - CXI
Sometimes AAA does currency exchanges. Might be worth a year's membership.
posted by jaimystery at 9:04 PM on September 16, 2012
Sometimes AAA does currency exchanges. Might be worth a year's membership.
posted by jaimystery at 9:04 PM on September 16, 2012
My online researches suggest that BOA only do it for their own account holders, and Wells Fargo only do it at certain branches (none of them in Gainesville).
Exact answer for Wells Fargo appears to be:
What should I do if I have foreign currency left from my travels that I want to sell?
Wells Fargo account holders may sell foreign currency (cash only, no coins) back to Wells Fargo at the nearest Wells Fargo banking location or International Teller Site. Non-account holders may sell foreign currency (no coins) back to Wells Fargo at the nearest International Teller Site.
So, if you had a WF account, you could sell foreign currency to them at any WF bank, but if you don't have a WF account, there aren't any nearby locations to you. This matches my experience--for customers, they're willing to accept foreign currency at any bank location, but "full service" currency exchange is only at a few locations.
posted by gimonca at 10:12 PM on September 16, 2012
Exact answer for Wells Fargo appears to be:
What should I do if I have foreign currency left from my travels that I want to sell?
Wells Fargo account holders may sell foreign currency (cash only, no coins) back to Wells Fargo at the nearest Wells Fargo banking location or International Teller Site. Non-account holders may sell foreign currency (no coins) back to Wells Fargo at the nearest International Teller Site.
So, if you had a WF account, you could sell foreign currency to them at any WF bank, but if you don't have a WF account, there aren't any nearby locations to you. This matches my experience--for customers, they're willing to accept foreign currency at any bank location, but "full service" currency exchange is only at a few locations.
posted by gimonca at 10:12 PM on September 16, 2012
Why not find a friend with a Wells Fargo account, and have them do it for you?
posted by oneirodynia at 10:28 PM on September 16, 2012
posted by oneirodynia at 10:28 PM on September 16, 2012
Response by poster: Thanks for all the answers! The amounts involved aren't really worth the time, effort, and gas for a round-trip to Orlando (and the local airport can't help) -- looks as though my best option would be going via a friend with a BOA or WF account.
posted by pont at 7:15 AM on September 18, 2012
posted by pont at 7:15 AM on September 18, 2012
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