Exchange Rate on the Street

Woowie 22 · 12-29-2003

I have been to Playa before but never compared the rates you see on currency converter websites and what is available on the street. I have noticed big lines at banks in Playa. Also when I have gone in their computer seems to be down or some other reason why they cannot exchange money. Which is the better deal: banks or exchange houses?

This morning the currency converters are calling for 11.21 pesos to the dollar. What is the range of street rates today?
Thanks.
Woowie 22

**james** · 12-29-2003

I think the distilled essence of most money posts supports the use of the many ATMs.

Otherwise the exchange shops all over are handy so your bankline fears shouldn't be a concern. (I haven't really noticed that to be a problem, BTW).

I think I saw 11.2 at one place on the avenue last night but I wasn't paying much attention.

Even a .2 difference is only 2 bucks over 100 changed, so it's not much of an impact.

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Woowie 22 sandflea Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 4	Exchange Rate on the Street I have been to Playa before but never compared the rates you see on currency converter websites and what is available on the street. I have noticed big lines at banks in Playa. Also when I have gone in their computer seems to be down or some other reason why they cannot exchange money. Which is the better deal: banks or exchange houses? This morning the currency converters are calling for 11.21 pesos to the dollar. What is the range of street rates today? Thanks. Woowie 22

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,613	I think the distilled essence of most money posts supports the use of the many ATMs. Otherwise the exchange shops all over are handy so your bankline fears shouldn't be a concern. (I haven't really noticed that to be a problem, BTW). I think I saw 11.2 at one place on the avenue last night but I wasn't paying much attention. Even a .2 difference is only 2 bucks over 100 changed, so it's not much of an impact. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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