Washington, D.C. Money Exchange Guide - Helpful Information for Travelers

Dulles International Airport (IAD) has currency exchange counters like International Currency Exchange (ICE) and Banks; however, rates are usually a bit higher than at banks.

Washington DC  area has currency exchange counters like Travelex Currency Services, Treasure Trove Currency Exchange, and others.

Rates at private currency exchange counters in DC are usually a 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 with a few banks as every bank exchange rate and fee differs slightly.

Overseas visitors can also buy US Dollars at home from your bank before getting on to the plane for Washington DC.

Your credit card provides you with a good exchange rate for purchases in the US.

Please check beforehand with your bank for any additional fees for using your card in a foreign country.

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in the Greater Los Angeles area.

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 the US.

Traveler cheques may be subject to a fee.