Boston Currency Exchange Guide for new Visitors

The US Dollar

The legal currency in the US is the United States dollar (USD or US$ or $).

Money Exchange (Cash) in Boston

Usually, airport and hotels have worst rates and charges higher or in some cases exorbitant commission.

We suggest changing only the minimal required currency at these kinds of places.

Boston Logan Airport has currency exchange counters like Travelex and American Express, however, rates are usually a little bit higher than banks.

You can also exchange currency at Banks in Boston, however, you will have to pay fees/commission.

If you are changing a large amount of currency then it is worth checking with a few banks as exchange rates and fees might differ slightly.

You can also buy US Dollars at home from your bank before getting on to the plane for Boston.

In Boston, you can exchange foreign currency at:

1). Currency Exchange International- Counters in Back Bay and Financial District

2). Travelex Currency Services- Counters in Back Bay and East Cambridge

Don't forget to bring your passport if you are visiting Boston from outside of the US.

Credit Cards

Your credit card provides you good exchange rates for purchases in the USA.

Please check beforehand with your bank for the additional fees on the top of the exchange rate for using your card in a foreign country.

Visa and Master cards are widely accepted all over in Boston area establishments.

Bank ATM machines allow cash withdrawal in local US$ using international credit cards like Visa/Plus and Mastercard/Cirrus.

Please check with your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in a foreign country before you decide to use your ATM card.

Traveler's cheques are accepted by hotels and banks in Boston. Traveler cheques may be subject to a fee.