Changing money at Wash-B.C. area

[SidneyF]

Having time while driving up from SEA to VAN, where should we stock up on $CDN?

[Captain Canuck]

Your credit cards will work most places...that is if you have Mastercard or Visa. Amex less so.

 

You get a better rate using an ATM to access your account and get some cash than you would at a bank.

 

Lots of places will take US $ but screw you on the exchange.

 

As a Canadian I can only suggest SPEND LOTS.

[lauramiddl]

We have always gotten great rates with low fees using our ATM card a major Canadian banks (not ATMs found in convenience stores or gas stations). Your bank can let you know what fees they charge for this. There is also a currency exchange at the Peace Arch border crossing inside the tourist information booth. It's on your right just as you enter Canada. I think you can also exchange money at any duty free store ?? Keep in mind that most places take credit cards and us currency.

[bruce-r]

Credit cards usually will get you the best, most current exchange rate and seem to be widely accepted.

[grouchy]

exchanges in Downtown Vancouver. They will give you a better rate than the bank.