Pounds exchanged to us dollars

[hthrbells]

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could exchange pounds for US dollars?
I am not sure if the hotel (POLLY) would do it or a spot in Orlando airport. Thanks for your help!!

 

[DebbieB]

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could exchange pounds for US dollars?
I am not sure if the hotel (POLLY) would do it or a spot in Orlando airport. Thanks for your help!!

Your best bet would be to post on the UK Trip Planning board:

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=47

 

[hthrbells]

Your best bet would be to post on the UK Trip Planning board:

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=47

Thanks!!

 

[engine3]

Great question!!!!

 

[Brian Noble]

In general, you'll not find many places to exchange currency in the US with anything other than steep fees, and a larger-than-expected spread between buy and sell. In particular, US airports are notoriously expensive places to change currency.

It might be more affordable to exchange some pounds for dollars before leaving home---possibly by mail (http://www.moneysupermarket.com/travel-money/). When I travel, I tend to carry my bank card with me and use it to withdraw local currency from an automated teller wherever I happen to be. That's not the cheapest means possible, but it is often better than an in-person exchange, and very convenient.

 

[cassie]

In general, you'll not find many places to exchange currency in the US with anything other than steep fees, and a larger-than-expected spread between buy and sell. In particular, US airports are notoriously expensive places to change currency.

It might be more affordable to exchange some pounds for dollars before leaving home---possibly by mail (http://www.moneysupermarket.com/travel-money/). When I travel, I tend to carry my bank card with me and use it to withdraw local currency from an automated teller wherever I happen to be. That's not the cheapest means possible, but it is often better than an in-person exchange, and very convenient.

I recently went to Ireland and exchanged $200 at the airport knowing it would be a high rate, but I needed some Euros at the time, and didn't know just where to exchange. I was on a tour and found using the atm's was less costly.

 

[prncess674]

Bring your bank ATM card. It is the only way to go. In person exchanges are pricey. WDW has bank machines all over the property. I have traveled to over 25 countries, many being rather third world and not once have I exchanged money before leaving. As you exit customs and immigration there will be a wide array of bank teller machines.