Los Angeles (LA) Currency Exchange Information

The US Dollar

The legal currency in US is the United States dollar (USD or US$ or $).

Money Exchange (Cash) in LA area

LAX has currency exchange counters like Travelex currency Services and others, however rates are usually little bit higher than banks.

Many exchange counters like LA currency are available in Hollywood & other areas.

Usually they offer better rate than bank and do not change any commission or extra fees.

You can also exchange currency at banks, however will have to pay fees/commission.

If you are changing large amount of currency then it is worth checking with a few banks as every bank exchange rates and fees differ slightly.

Credit cards in LA

Your credit card provides you with absolute best exchange rate for purchases in US.

Please check beforehand with your bank for the additional fees on the top if you are visiting from another country.

Visa and Master cards are widely accepted all over in the Greater Los Angeles area establishments.

ATMs in LA

ATM machines are allows cash withdrawal in local US$ using international credits cards like Visa/Plus and Mastercard/Cirrus.

Please check with your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in LA area.

Traveler cheques

Traveller's cheques are accepted by hotels and banks in the US.

Traveler checks may be subject to a fee in LA area banks or exchange counters or hotels.