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Ang-Rich
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Help...Currency Exchange in LI
I need to exchange USD for another currency but I can't find/don't know of any places on LI to do that on a Saturday. I found places in Manhattan but need some help.
Anyone know of a place in LI - Nassau?
Thanks!
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Posted 9/2/06 10:29 AM  |
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MissJones
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Airports? But I swear I heard you don't get the best value at airports. 
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:30 AM |
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Karen
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
I think any major bank can do it.
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:31 AM |
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Summer05
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
There is a AAA office in happauge that does it. I am not sure if they are open on sat.
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:33 AM |
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Redhead
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
we did it at the airport
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:34 AM |
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bklyngirl
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
i thinks the bank could do it. when do u need to do this by
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:34 AM |
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MegZee
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Posted by Karen
I think any major bank can do it.
they can, but they would have to order it.
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:35 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Posted by Redhead
we did it at the airport
try to find a bank to do it. The airports give the absolute worst rates. 
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:35 AM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
I thought of the airport too but our flight leaves at 7am and I'm not sure that they will be open then. I am a baby when it comes to driving to JFK so I am kind of stuck in LI to get this done. I'm going to call my bank to see if they have any ideas but please keep them coming here.
Thanks!
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:35 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Citibank has a teller that does money exchanges. I think some branches are open until 1.
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:35 AM |
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bklyngirl
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Posted by Ang-Rich
I thought of the airport too but our flight leaves at 7am and I'm not sure that they will be open then. I am a baby when it comes to driving to JFK so I am kind of stuck in LI to get this done. I'm going to call my bank to see if they have any ideas but please keep them coming here.
Thanks!
have a safe trip
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:37 AM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
I'd think at the airport as everyone else mentioned. You can also exchange it at the airport of the destination you are going. You will probably get a little better the exchange rate than here. You can also just exchange a small amount at the airport there and then exchange at one of those exchanges places at your destination.
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:38 AM |
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Redhead
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Posted by suvenR
Posted by Redhead
we did it at the airport
try to find a bank to do it. The airports give the absolute worst rates.
sooooo true..
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:39 AM |
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MegZee
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
i believe the exchange rate is the same everythere...its the fees that might differ
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:40 AM |
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
If you use your ATM when you get to your destination you will get a good exchange rate. Your bank will charge you a nominal fee but it will be a better rate than doing it at a booth at the airport. Have a great trip!!!
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:41 AM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Posted by Meaghan729
i believe the exchange rate is the same everythere...its the fees that might differ
Not necessarily.
It really depends on location. She will definitely get a better exchange rate at her destination. And she will get a better rate at an exchange place there than the local banks at her destination, which usually have the same rate according to government standards.
She just needs to make sure not to take too many large bills so that she can have the option of just exchanging a certain amount that she wants.
Enjoy your trip!!!!
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:54 AM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Thanks everyone - I guess we'll change it at our destination airport. Hopefully that will be possible - otherwise, do you think the hotel will be able to help us?
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:56 AM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Posted by Ang-Rich
- otherwise, do you think the hotel will be able to help us?
Yes!
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| Posted 9/2/06 10:59 AM |
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nyteacher13
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Posted by MissJones
Airports? But I swear I heard you don't get the best value at airports.
And I heard you get the BEST rates at the airport... weird!
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| Posted 9/2/06 11:17 AM |
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Bobfan24
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
The American Express office on Old Country Road (in the same building as Joseph A. Bank) will exchange money. You don't have to order it. They have great hours, and we thought their rates were very good too....
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| Posted 9/2/06 11:19 AM |
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klingklang77
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
what currency?
banks need an order to exchange. ATMs and credit cards give better rates than airports. i have done exchange so many times trust me on this....if you just need a small amount do like $30 at the airport and take out the rest when you get there. hotels rip you off as well.
http://www.xe.com/
has good currency rates, so check them before you leave.
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| Posted 9/2/06 11:24 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Just use your ATM card at a machine when you get to your destination. I never have cash when I travel anymore, I use my ATM at the airport. You do get the best rate using a credit card or a cash card, a currency exchange place will take a percentage
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| Posted 9/2/06 11:38 AM |
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mrswask
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Posted by Bobfan24
The American Express office on Old Country Road (in the same building as Joseph A. Bank) will exchange money. You don't have to order it. They have great hours, and we thought their rates were very good too....
Was just going to suggest this. I used to work in foreign currency exchange. Airports rates aren't horrible. Best rate is from using your credit card at your destination (that's what I found).
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| Posted 9/2/06 11:56 AM |
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june262004
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Re: Help...Currency Exchange in LI
Not all banks do it. Citibank does do it!
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| Posted 9/2/06 11:58 AM |
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MsMitcia
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Posted by Blu-ize
Citibank has a teller that does money exchanges. I think some branches are open until 1.
Yup, that is where I go.
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