Pick up foreign cash before you fly. Sell it when you get back.
Order foreign currency ahead of your trip and have cash on hand when you land. When you return, bring unused bills back to a branch to exchange them.
How it works
Schedule an appointment
Schedule an appointment at your local branch by selecting "something else" and typing foreign currency as the reason for the appointment.
Place your order
Meet with a banker at your designated branch and time to place an order for the foreign currency you need. This should take approximately 10 minutes.
Pick up (usually 1-2 business days)
We'll notify you when your cash is ready for pickup at your branch.
After your trip
Bring back unused bills to sell them back at the prevailing exchange rate.
What to bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Account information for payment
- Your travel date and the amount you'd like to order
Fees & limits
- Exchange rates and fees are set daily and vary by currency
- There are no standard shipping fees from FedEx Standard Overnight delivery
- $10 Small Transaction Fee (if order is less than $300 USD)
Popular currencies
We support a wide range of over 70 currencies, including (subject to change):
- Euro (EUR)
- British Pound (GBP)
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Japanese Yen (JPY)
- and more.
Ready to order foreign currency?
Start by booking a quick in-branch appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Yes—bring your unused bills back to a participating branch after your trip. Sell-back transactions are subject to verification, exchange rate at the time of processing and a $6 shipping fee. If the sell-back transaction is less than $300.00 USD, a $10.00 USD Admin Fee will also apply.
Exchange rates and fees depend on currency and delivery method.
Most orders arrive to the branch in 1-2 business days.
Tips to help manage your money while traveling abroad
Before your trip
- Confirm your contact information is up to date so we can contact you if we detect unusual activity.
- Make a list of important international numbers.
- Talk to us before you leave. We can place a travel notification on your profile to help reduce the risk of disruption of card purchases.
- Make sure you have Wi-Fi or cellular service overseas if you plan to access your accounts while traveling.
- Prepare for completing security verifications for your digital banking transactions while abroard.
- As digital technology differs by country, consider taking physical credit cards and ATM cards with you if you typically use a digital wallet.
- Ask your card companies about foreign transaction fees, fees for withdrawal at an international ATM, your card's compatibility with international ATMs, and your daily card limits to make sure they'll fit your needs.
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