Currency Exchange reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 245 Reddit reviews across 68 subreddits and 80 posts to rank the best Currency Exchange brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/UKPersonalFinance, r/PersonalFinanceNZ, r/askvan, r/ThailandTourism, r/royalcaribbean. Top-rated brands include Wise (4.7/5), Revolut (4.4/5), ATM (4.0/5).
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Reviews245
Subreddits68
Posts80
Brands94
Products7
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#1
Wise
4.7
(48)
"Get a wise account and card."
"This. Use Wise."
"Could try using Wise App."
"Use Wise instead, it's a online platform which gives much better rates, has a great app tracks all your spending and gives you a fee free debit card."
"I use Wise for travelling. Its so easy. You load your account with the local currency. Almost no excphange fees."
"Cash exchange rates are all a joke. You should use Wise or Torfx."
"For credit card transactions, get a Wise credit card."
"Transparent fees and very competitive rates."
"I use Wise for exchanging CAD to USD when i travel, super easy to transfer funds and pay with their card."
"When I travel outside of Canada I use Wise. You can interac e-transfer funds from your Canadian bank account to Wise account."
#2
Revolut
4.4
(19)
"I use Revolut (the best or second to the best exchange rates) to pay with card abroad"
"Can withdraw from revolute or youtrip too! No fees!"
"I’m from Europe, so I use Revolut and I just go to one of the global ATMs. They don’t charge an extra fee."
"My best broker for all the currencies is Revolut, you don’t have to travel with cash like in an old movie."
"If you can, create a Revolut account, wich is a digital bank, and use the first free month premium subscription for incredible exchange rates inside the app."
"Take it out as you need it from ATMs with a Revolut card."
"Revolut"
"Revolut is the way"
"You can create a revolut account and use your revolut card. It automatically converts the currencies with international rates."
"The best I have found is doing the exchange in Revolut. But that means becoming a customer of then and to use it fully there is a monthly fee."
#3
ATM
4.0
(15)
"Use ATM! And do NOT agree to convert."
"I use my bank ATM card to get euros in Italy."
"An ATM in your destination will give you the best rates."
"My experience has always been getting them from an ATM abroad is best."
"Why not just hit up an ATM in Mexico? That's almost always the cheapest route."
"I would recommend using a cash machine outside a bank to withdraw money."
"What you need to do is walk up to any ATM in Japan or Korea (or any other country for that matter), and just withdraw as much as you need."
"Notify her bank she’ll be traveling abroad and take cash from atms here in Belgium. Super simple."
"They’ll have in the airport."
"The best thing to do is use your atm card once you get there."
#4
Credit Card
4.8
(11)
"Use credit cards and just use ATM to have some money just in case."
"Use a CC that has no foreign transaction fees."
"I just use my credit card for most everything."
"It is easier to just use a credit card (Visa/Mastercard) because you would need three different currencies."
"Best is just using your credit card as they tend to offer a good exchange rate."
"If you are going to a place where they take cards, and you have a credit card without foreign transaction fees, it’s pretty much guaranteed to be your cheapest option."
"Or, better yet, pay with a credit card."
"Use your credit card. Check to see if your card has foreign transaction fees."
"Credit cards are widely accepted (be sure to use one without a foreign transaction fee)."
"The best rates are likely from your credit card."
#5
Currency Exchange
3.7
(14)
"The Billings exchange is far better than a bank. Buying Mexican pesos, I just got 13.6 vs 13.1 at the bank."
"They give the best exchange rate that I have found."
"Ive always gone to that place on robson & granville? charlie’s currency exchange"
"Your best bet is to exchange currency locally at your destination."
"The one at the mall is the one I use and I find it gives the best rate."
"I found the underground round-about directly in Centrum to actually have a Kantor with fair rates."
"I always go to Altaif (warden/lawrence)."
"Banks and Post Office are a rip off."
"You can get it at the airport for a great rate."
"I had good luck at the frost bank downtown last year."
#6
Calforex
4.9
(8)
"Went to Calforex with the rate written down, asked if they could beat this rate. They did."
"Calforex it is. Thanks for the suggestions everyone."
"Calforex at Southgate."
"Calforex at Southgate."
"Another vote for calforex. They offer the best exchange rate and allow you to return unused foreign currency without paying a fee."
"I used Califorex at Southgate to exchange for JPY on my last trip to Japan."
"Calforex at Southgate Mall."
"Calforex, or just withdraw at an ATM when you get to the US."
#7
Superrich
4.8
(5)
"Go with SuperRich, rates are great compared to the others."
"Oh Rich or Super rich will give you interbank rates on all of those."
"Https://www.superrichthailand.com/#!/en"
"SuperRich branch in Patong is actually good."
"Superrich is known to be the best rate but as others have said, the bills need to pristine."
#8
VBCE
4.2
(5)
"VBCE for sure, the bank has horrible rates."
"VBCE or Vancouver Bullion & Currency Exchange. They have like 4 locations."
"I have used VBCE for years for business and personal needs. I like working with local companies."
"Don't leave it till the last minute."
"I have gone to VBCE and Happy Currency in the past, and I think they are still solid."
#9
Charles Schwab
4.8
(4)
"Charles Schwab, for US people. That is what I read a lot.. no fees."
"If you have time before your trip, I highly recommend Schwab. They don't charge you an ATM fees and refund the ATM charges automatically at the end of the month."
"Not sure what country you are from, but if from US sign up for a free no fee Charles Schwab checking account."
"Schwab and Fidelity refund all ATM fees worldwide... these players normally have good exchange rates."
#10
Orient Exchange
4.3
(4)
"I find their exchange rate better compared to others"
"We did it from Orient exchange."
#11
Bank
3.8
(4)
"I used a bank and they gave really good rates."
"Order the currency from your bank."
"It went fine and much cheaper than the bank."
"Don't exchange cash at the airport, as they have an unfavorable exchange rate."
#12
Starling
5.0
(3)
"I just use starling as it's 0% FX fees."
"Starling debit card and Halifax Clarity credit card is what I take abroad"
"Not gonna lie I just used my starling card everywhere when I went."
#13
Niyo
4.7
(3)
"Buy a niyo global debit card u can load indian currency and use in malaysia. very easy and convinient."
"Use ATM - NIYO GLOBAL CARD(Zero markup on the indian bank side) when you reach Malaysia that is the best option"
"I have one called Niyo debit card took me a week to apply and get the card."
#14
Interactive Brokers
4.3
(3)
"InteractiveBrokers might be the cheapest option I've seen for currency conversion like 300k GBP, although they don't like users to use their service solely for currency conversion."
"Cheapest way, although a bit of more hassle is Interactive Brokers."
"Haven't seen anyone say Interactive Brokers (IBKR) but personally I thought they were cheapest."
#15
BookMyForex
4.0
(3)
"Alternative to convert forex is to use bookmyforex.com they have decent rates compared to thomas cook or westernunion... and come to your house for collection."
"Try bookmyforex"
"Any idea about ordering home delivery of currency from BookMyForex?"
#16
Western Union
4.0
(3)
"A frequent traveler to Cartagena recommended using Western Union to wire pesos to myself and just pick them up when we arrived."
"I found the best rate is to western union yourself cash."
"You can send the money to close to where you’re staying using Western Union."
#17
Atlantic Money
4.0
(3)
"Atlantic Money are cheapest right now."
"I used Atlantic money for smaller amounts but they charge a flat rate fee."
"You could check out Atlantic Money."
#18
Ultimate Currency Exchange
3.7
(3)
"Ultimate Currency Exchange"
"Go to a currency exchange like Ultimate Currency exchange on Carling"
"I use Ultimate Currency Exchange. There are 3 locations across Ottawa-Gatineau."
#19
Vancouver Bullion
5.0
(2)
"VBCE is the right answer."
"Vancouver Bullion generally is the best."
#20
Banco Rendimento
5.0
(2)
"Banco Rendimento is a safe bet."
"I'd open a CDE with Banco Rendimento, it has PIX which is used widely in Brazil."
#21
Visa
4.5
(2)
"Use a Visa with no foreign transaction fee."
"Use your visa. The visa will probably charge a conversion fee but it’s nothing major."
#22
Bank Card
4.5
(2)
"The advice I see on tripadvisor is to use your bankcard at an atm in the country you are visiting."
"Refuse the ATM-suggested conversion rate."
#23
Debit Card
4.5
(2)
"Personally I would just use your debit card at a bank ATM after you arrive."
"I used my debit card no issues!"
#24
VPBank
4.0
(2)
"VPBANK offers the hi"
"TPBank and VPBank ATMs don’t charge fees."
#25
USD
4.0
(2)
"Think exchange easier, more convenient."
"Just take lots of singles for tipping."
#26
Bank of America
4.0
(2)
"Your bank (ok, my bank at least, Bank of America) will let you order foreign currency at market rate."
"We used our BoFA debit card to withdraw cash from ATM at the airport and several other ATMs."
#27
Quezada Cambio
4.0
(2)
"Went to the Quezada Cambio near Coco Bongo and got a great rate."
"Go to QUEZADA Casa de Cambio, there's one downtown, that's the main money exchange office over there."
#28
RBC
4.0
(2)
"The RBC at Magrath has one that will give US dollars."
"Some of the RBC ATM machines will dispense USD."
#29
Cash
3.5
(2)
"You can easily buy pesos is town and everyone will accept US dollars."
"I’ve paid with US dollars and pesos before."
#30
Laxmi Forex
5.0
(1)
"Authentic and best price"
#31
No1 Currency Exchange
5.0
(1)
"Cheapest I could find in Dublin"
#32
Foreign Credit Card
5.0
(1)
"Best exchange is to use your foreign credit card directly and say 'no' when the machine offers to convert to USD for you."
#33
IB
5.0
(1)
"The cheapest, but not recommended way for this is trading account linked with bank accounts on both sides."
#34
Bitex
5.0
(1)
"Best rate. Check their website"
#35
Pakistani Money Changers
5.0
(1)
"They offer best exchange rate"
#36
IBRK
5.0
(1)
"IBRK beats them both."
#37
Oriental Exchange
5.0
(1)
"Oriental exchange gave us very good rates."
#38
Super Rich Thailand
5.0
(1)
"[https://www.superrichthailand.com/#!/en] or [https://superrich1965.com/home.php?language=en]"
#39
Vasu Exchange
5.0
(1)
"I always go to Vasu Exchange."
#40
Bala Selvam Foreign Exchange
5.0
(1)
"My go-to place is Bala Selvam Foregin Exchange."
#41
7-Eleven ATM
5.0
(1)
"There is a 7-Eleven on almost every corner that has a convenient ATM with good exchange rates."
#42
Visa/Mastercard
5.0
(1)
"Get a card that charges the visa/mastercard rate and use a cashpoint."
#43
Peso
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend just getting peso's."
#44
Banco Popular
5.0
(1)
"The rate was very good. It was recommended by the Banco Popular personnel."
#45
Travel Credit Card
5.0
(1)
"I use no international fee 'travel' credit cards for most purchases."
#46
Ticket Zone
5.0
(1)
"This is the address. They give you the best rate. Same as XE or Google rate!"
#47
IBC Bank
5.0
(1)
"Any IBC bank location. They have pesos on hand and don’t have any fees."
#48
Avangard Bank
5.0
(1)
"Bank Avangard had by far the best rate. Just barely below the market FX rate."
#49
CanAm Currency Exchange
5.0
(1)
"I use CanAm Currency Exchange for my USD to CAD needs."
#50
CanAm
5.0
(1)
"I use CanAm."
#51
Post Office Travel Money
4.0
(1)
"I tend to use the post office travel money, they usually offer good rates if buying over £1000 worth."
#52
Mastercard or Visa
4.0
(1)
"If you have a Mastercard or Visa, just use an ATM."
#53
TT
4.0
(1)
"TT has the best rates ... You're be giving up about 40 pips (sometimes less) vs spot for USD which is quite good."
#54
Citibank
4.0
(1)
"We have citibank and they don't charge an international fees nor ATM fees BUT you have to find a citibank."
#55
Money Exchanger at Myeong-dong
4.0
(1)
"The best one I found was near the beginning of Myeong-Dong 8ga-Gil and Samil-daero."
#56
Remitbee
4.0
(1)
"Reliable company for your money transfer needs https://remitbee.com new promo code for remitbee "dilipummannath"."
#57
MMT
4.0
(1)
"You can use MMT for forex delivery at home"
#58
Praj Currency Exchange
4.0
(1)
"We got a good rate from Praj currency exchange, Sagar arcade, FC road."
#59
Exchange LT
4.0
(1)
"Currently had best rate."
#60
Abu Shekha and Musharbash
4.0
(1)
"Best you go to Abu shekha and Musharbash, they are next to each other in gardens st."
#61
Avangard Bureau
4.0
(1)
"The avangard bureau on ligovsky in SPB usually has good rates."
#62
Continental Currency Exchange
4.0
(1)
"Honestly Continental Currency Exchange in the mall offered better rates than my bank did…especially buying it back."
#63
Visa Debit Card
4.0
(1)
"I know Visa debit cards work well, as that is what I have used."
#64
Local Currency
4.0
(1)
"Ask around nearby shops. You will get best rates from individuals."
#65
Post Office
4.0
(1)
"Is always competitive"
#66
Binance P2P
4.0
(1)
"The best rate on Binance p2p today is 24,460."
#67
Wells Fargo
4.0
(1)
"Go to your local bank. I’ve changed money in Wells Fargo and Chase to foreign currency."
#68
Coutts
4.0
(1)
"Coutts offers a good service."
#69
TD Bank
4.0
(1)
"TD Bank has locations that have a specialty in currency exchange."
#70
CEIFX
4.0
(1)
"I've gotten currency from this location next to Grand Central Terminal."
#71
Uno Forex
4.0
(1)
"Uno Forex was what I was recommended and used the last time I needed to do some currency exchange."
#72
Weizmann Forex
4.0
(1)
"Weizmann Forex."
#73
Pruthvi Forex
4.0
(1)
"Pruthvi forex, opp to bishopcottons."
#74
Poste Italiane
4.0
(1)
"They use the official exchange rate issued by the European Central Bank and apply a fee of 7$ per transaction"
#75
Namba Currency Exchange
4.0
(1)
"Ticket Zone is really out of your way and they didn't offer a rate better than Namba Currency Exchange."
#76
PCE Currency Exchange
4.0
(1)
"PCE currency exchange is on Woodroffe, about 3 blocks from the college."
#77
BFC Forex
4.0
(1)
"BFC Forex, Ulubari"
#78
Flight Centre Northlands
4.0
(1)
"Flight Centre Northlands has a currency exchange & I would say it’s one of the better one’s."
#79
Gastown Currency Exchange
4.0
(1)
"Go for the small ones with the same rates."
#80
Cambiario Currency Exchange
4.0
(1)
"You can find a cambiario currency exchange along the Malecón in Purerto Vallarta centro."
#81
Babylon
4.0
(1)
"Been using Babylon / usually has the best rates."
#82
Continental Currency
4.0
(1)
"There was a currency exchange place at the mall too that had a better rate than banks."
#83
Fidelity Investments
4.0
(1)
"Fidelity refund all ATM fees worldwide... these players normally have good exchange rates."
#84
Saint Petersburg Bank
4.0
(1)
"Next best I found was St Petersburg Bank and TBank."
#85
GFI
4.0
(1)
"If she really insists, GFI at rue du Midi 101 is really good and trustworthy."
#86
Fineco
4.0
(1)
"Fineco is an alternative to using IB."
#87
Currencies Direct
4.0
(1)
"Currencies Direct is a bit cheaper for large sums."
#88
Thomas Cook
4.0
(1)
"I used Thomas cook when I came to the US last year for my masters."
#89
Airport Exchange
3.0
(1)
"Just go to whatever one at the airport has the shortest line."
#90
Unnamed Currency Exchange
3.0
(1)
"I don’t know if they’re the best rates in town. But better than the normal banks."
#91
Wright Foreign Currency Exchange
3.0
(1)
"Quick google search says wright foreign currency exchange is the only option outside of bank."
#92
Ebiz Western Union
3.0
(1)
"Expect that they will buy it at least 50 cents lesser than the current exchange rates."
#93
Train Station
3.0
(1)
"Train station!"
#94
7 & Holdings
3.0
(1)
"The 7 & Holdings here charge 10% at ATMs."
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