Physical currency exchange

[clifford]

I need some Hungarian forints (HUF) for my trip to Budapest next month.

Of course, I could try and get some via my Bankwest mastercard (or other CC's) when I get there, but I'd rather have some cold hard cash in my pocket beforehand, just to be on the safe side, for such things as bus fares, etc (and who knows what else).

So, I'm planning to visit the Thomas Exchange office in Kings Cross, London (which I've visited several times previously), and exchange a few GBP for HUF at a pretty good rate. Not as good as with a working ATM and Bankwest MC, but a lot more predictable.

Each to their own, I guess.

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[cgichard]

I have €150 left in fairly crisp notes that I would like to exchange, preferably for A$. Where am I likely to get the best rate: at a bank, or one of those currency exchange places in the CBD, or at the airport at MEL or LHR? I'm travelling to UK in June, but unlikely to vist EU again.

 

[RooFlyer]

need some Hungarian forints (HUF) for my trip to Budapest next month.

Oh, wish I saw this yesterday. I went through my FX cash stash last night before leaving this morning to go to Europe. I noticed at least 3 forint notes you could have had

 

[Hvr]

I have €150 left i

I had the pleasure of meeting @cgichard today and purchasing their remaining Euro notes.
Much appreciated and am pleased to have some small Euro notes when I hit Europe in September.

 

[abefroman]

Heading to KVB Kunlun in Melbourne CBD tomorrow for Euros and Swiss Francs. I will update the site on the results.

 

[kpc]

Anyone have any recent success with physical exchange in Sydney, preferably north shore (I'm lower north) or the city? I came across an envelope of USD that I'd put in a place for safe-keeping when the $A was in the mid 80c range, and then forgot about it! FX rate now is good for an exchange, but rather not take too big of a haircut on it.

Cheers,
Matt.

I'm in the lower North Shore and am looking for USD esp newer notes and smaller denominations, for tips etc when I go to Africa later this year..how much USD do you have?. .happy to meet up and exchange to AUD at xe.com rate. PM if interested

Pleased to confirm that easily the best option found for currency exchange was @kpc swapping envelopes of unmarked bills with me in an undisclosed car park in Sydney's lower north. 5/5 AAA+++ highly recommended!

Cheers,
Matt.

I'm going to Timor Leste next month and the currency there is USD....apparently they hardly use cards there so I need US$ cash preferably in smaller denominations apart from $100 bills. Anyone in Sydney wanting to get rid of their US$ leftovers (at xe.com rates) or alternatively where is the best place nowadays in Sydney to buy US$ cash without too much of a haircut? Thanks