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Foreign currency exchange services

Order from over 50 currencies at any Chase branch

Foreign currency exchange

Having foreign currency on hand before you travel makes it easier to cover immediate expenses without having to find a currency exchange vendor.

 

As a Chase customer, enjoy competitive rates when you order foreign currency at your local branch before your trip and exchange your paper currency back to U.S. dollar when you return.

 

Here's how:

  1. Visit a branch at least 3 business days prior to departure to place your foreign exchange order. 
  2. Pick up the order in 1-2 business days.
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International debit card usage

Depending on your account type, foreign currency transaction fees  may apply when you withdraw cash from an ATM, withdraw non-ATM cash, or use your debit card to make a purchase outside of the U.S. Some fees may be charged by the ATM owner or network, and in some cases, by Chase. 

 

 

 

Frequently asked questions

Yes, to order foreign currency, you need to have an existing relationship with Chase, such as a checking or savings account, credit card, investments, or a loan.  

Chase customers can order foreign currency cash at any Chase branch for pick-up. You can use funds from a Chase checking or savings account, Chase issued check, or cash.



Please bring a primary form of ID, such as a government-issued ID, for authentication. All ID requirements are subject to change based on account or customer information. Please contact your local branch for additional ID requirements.  

No, foreign currency orders can only be placed and picked up in person at a Chase branch.  

Foreign currency usually arrives in 1–2 business days. Large foreign currency orders may take additional time and will be determined at the time of placing the order.

Chase branches offer more than 50 foreign currencies, including euro, Mexican peso, Canadian dollar, British pound, Japanese yen, and the Australian dollar. Visit a Chase branch to learn more.  

Yes, Chase does not buy, sell, or exchange Iraqi dinar (IQD), or Indian rupee (INR), and currently has no plans to offer them in the future.


Chase also can’t accept foreign currency that is unfit for use: for example, badly damaged, mutilated, contaminated, or from a sanctioned country.

We do not charge a fee for foreign currency exchange. Foreign exchange rates are set each day based on current market valuations for each specific currency, and exchange rates include commissions and spreads paid to us and our vendor. Rates may be different from what you see online. To get the exact rate for your exchange, please visit a Chase branch.

There is no maximum foreign currency exchange transaction amount. As Chase is unable to accept coins, the minimum amount is determined by the type of currency.

Yes, when placing the foreign currency order, you can request small, mixed or large denominations, and Chase will do its best to accommodate based on the availability of that currency.

No, you cannot use a credit card. You can only use funds from a Chase checking or savings account, Chase issued check, or cash.

Please bring the foreign currency to a local Chase branch, and Chase can exchange the foreign currency to U.S. dollar at the current exchange rate.

No, we are unable to accept foreign coins for deposit or exchange.

No, foreign currency must be deposited in-person at a local Chase branch.

You can use many ATMs abroad to withdraw cash. You may also be able to check your balance or make transfers, depending on the ATM. 

Your debit card will still be protected via 24/7 fraud monitoring and zero liability for unauthorized transactions if reported promptly. 

You may be charged fees if you make purchases, get cash without using an ATM, or withdraw cash at an ATM in a currency other than U.S. dollars (depending on your account type). For non-ATM cash transactions, a non-ATM cash fee may apply. For foreign ATM withdrawals, a non-Chase ATM fee may apply.