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Currency Exchanges in San Francisco, CA

10 of the 43 pawn shops, check cashing and loan stores we list in San Francisco 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. Travelex

    98 Road Six, San Francisco, CA 94128

    Buys gold
  2. Pacific Foreign Exchange

    533 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

  3. Heng Long Foreign Exchange

    627 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

  4. Currency Exchange International

    343 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94104

  5. Travelex Currency Services

    Int’l Terminal, near Gate 96, San Francisco, CA 94128

  6. Travelex Currency Services

    Terminal 3, San Francisco, CA 94128

  7. Coinbase

    548 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104

  8. Plus Exchange

    95 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3103

  9. Currency Exchange International

    865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103-1900

  10. Change Group

    114 Powell St Ste A, San Francisco, CA 94102-2204

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.