Where can I find the best currency exchange rates in New York?

Independent exchange desks in Midtown Manhattan and Times Square and retail travel money counters at Flushing Chinatown and Queens Center offer the most competitive cash rates in New York, keeping spreads between 1.8% and 3.5% for major world currencies.

Should I exchange currency in New York or at JFK airport?

Always exchange your money in New York before arriving at the airport. Kiosks at John F. Kennedy (JFK) & Newark (EWR) Airports charge markups of 10% to 14.5%, costing you an unnecessary $90 to 150 USD more per $1,000 USD converted.

Can I buy foreign currency on weekends in New York?

Yes. Retail travel money desks inside Flushing Chinatown and Queens Center operate seven days a week, making them the most reliable choice for weekend foreign cash exchanges.

What identification do I need to exchange currency in New York?

You will need a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a state driver's license or international passport, for any foreign cash exchange of $1,000 USD or greater.

Can foreign tourists exchange cash in New York without a US bank account?

Yes. International visitors can exchange foreign cash directly at independent retail counters across New York upon presenting a valid foreign passport.

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A&S Foreign Exchange

Midtown · 1226 Broadway

1 EUR = 1.1300 USD

For 500 EUR → you receive approx. 565.00 USD

save vs. typical airport booths ~56.5000 USD (8–12%)

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A&S Foreign Exchange

Midtown · 1226 Broadway

Closest4.3 km

Buy

1.1300

Sell

1.2000

Verified Physical Bureau

International FX — Rockefeller

Midtown · 630 5th Ave

5.0 km

Buy

0.91080

Sell

0.92240

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Travelex — JFK Airport

Airport · JFK International, Terminal 4

20.8 km

Buy

0.89210

Sell

0.94120

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Bank of America

Downtown · Bank of America branch

855 km

Buy

1.1096

Sell

1.2314

Verified Physical Bureau

Currency Exchange International

Upper East Side · Upper East Side, 150 E 86th St

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1.2632

Tight <1.5% Mid 1.5–3% Wide >3%

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