I'm traveling abroad and ended up with some leftover foreign coins. I'm wondering if I can go to my local bank and exchange these coins for my local currency.
7 answers
DongdaemunTrendsetterStyle
Thu Jan 09 2025
Exchanging foreign coins at a bank is not possible.
CharmedEcho
Thu Jan 09 2025
Banks have specific policies regarding the types of foreign currency they accept.
Nicola
Thu Jan 09 2025
For instance, banks only accept foreign banknotes and do not entertain foreign coins.
AltcoinAdventurer
Thu Jan 09 2025
The reason behind this policy is the additional workload involved in handling foreign coins.
ThunderBreezeHarmony
Wed Jan 08 2025
Coins require more storage space and involve additional training for bank staff.