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Currency Exchanges in San Diego, CA

18 of the 125 pawn shops, check cashing and loan stores we list in San Diego are currency exchange services.

Outlets differ significantly by the currencies they keep on hand, exchange rates, and transaction fees. Dedicated travel desks typically stock major foreign banknotes, while local money transfer shops primarily handle domestic cash and Latin American corridors. A map location will not tell you if a shop has the specific currency you need or what margin they charge over the mid-market rate.

  1. Currency Exchange International

    1640 Camino del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108-1502

    Monday: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

    Buys gold
  2. ABC Money Exchange

    510 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173

    Mo-Su 07:00-21:00

  3. Baja Mex Currency Services

    8299 Otay Mesa Rd Ste B, San Diego, CA 92154

    Mon-Thurs: 7:00am - 8:00pm, Sat: 6:00am - 10:00pm, Sun: 7:00am - 7:00pm

  4. Travelex

    3835 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-1053

    Buys gold
  5. Cashing House

    6956 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115-1738

  6. Cambiomax Casa de Cambio

    337 E San Ysidro Blvd C, San Diego, CA 92173

  7. Morel Express

    3557 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

  8. Dolarex, Llc

    707 Broadway Ste 1410, San Diego, CA 92101-5322

  9. Abc Money Exchange

    2510 Otay Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92154-7663

  10. Hoa Phat

    2347 Ulric St, San Diego, CA 92111

  11. Envios de Dinero y Mas

    3737 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

  12. SD Money Exchange

    395 E San Ysidro Blvd A, San Diego, CA 92173

  13. San Ysidro Money Exchange

    128 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173

  14. T J Currency Exchange

    335 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173-2721

  15. Baja-mex Currency Services

    320 Bolton Hall Rd, San Diego, CA 92173-2711

  16. Border X Change

    2745 Otay Pacific Dr, San Diego, CA 92154

  17. San Diego Reclutamiento

    2703 B St, San Diego, CA 92102-1023

  18. Border X Change

    551 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173-3110

Call ahead for rates and ask if your specific currency is currently in stock, as inventory for non-USD banknotes changes daily.

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What fees should I expect when exchanging currency?

Most locations charge either a flat transaction fee or take a percentage margin built into the exchange rate. Standalone kiosks often charge higher service fees than traditional banks, so it helps to ask for the total payout amount before finalizing.

Do I need identification to exchange cash?

Yes, federal regulations require a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, for most transactions. Larger exchanges or transactions involving high cash amounts may require additional verification.

Can I exchange foreign coins or just paper bills?

Virtually all retail currency exchanges deal exclusively in paper banknotes. Coins are rarely accepted because they are heavy to transport and difficult for foreign banks to process efficiently.