currency exchange recommendations in seattle area?
I have a bit of EUR I got for my birthday, cash. Not much, like 5k... is there an exchange place in seattle area that doesn't charge like 8% spread on the spot rate? thanks 310
Don't go to an airport exchange kiosk. They make the Wells Fargo exchange rate seem reasonable. Airport exchanges take 30-40%.
what's a usual spread from spot rate? I used to work for a bank as a teenager and they only charged like 2% spread over spot. I'm ok paying a little more, as long as is reasonable
You won't get good rates in Seattle. I was in the same situation and just waited until my next trip to Europe to exchange. The currency exchange competition in most US cities is too low to offer a competitive rate. Alternatively, if you go to Vancouver, you may also be able to get good rates there.
try wells fargo (or wherever you bank)
wells fargo i checked, they will tear 1 bill for each 10 i give them
not sure what that means. are you referring to the buy sell spread or do you mean they charge a 10% fee?