Las Vegas Currency Exchange Guide
The US Dollar | The legal currency in US is the United States dollar (USD or US$ or $). |
Money Exchange (Cash) | Usually airport and hotels have the worst rates and charges higher commission, so change only minimal required currency at these kinds of places.
Las Vegas Strip area has currency exchange counters like Foreign Money Exchange or Travelex currency Services.
Rates are usually slightly bit better than banks.
You can also exchange currency at banks, however will have to pay fees/commission.
If you are changing large amounts of currency then it is worth checking a few banks for the best rate.
Overseas visitors can also buy US Dollars at home from a bank before getting on to the plane for Las Vegas. |
Credit cards | Credit cards provides the absolute best exchange rate for purchases in US.
Please check beforehand with your bank for any additional fees when using your card in a foreign country.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Las Vegas area establishments. |
ATM | ATM machines are all over in Las Vegas and allows cash withdrawals in local US$ using international credits 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. |
Traveler's cheques | Traveler's cheques are accepted by hotels and banks in US. Traveler's cheques may be subject to a fee. |
