Portland: Currency Exchange Information

The US Dollar

Usually, airports and hotels have the worst rates and charge higher commissions, so change only minimal required currency at these kinds of places.

Portland has currency exchange counters like Travelex Currency Services and others; however, rates are usually slightly higher than banks.

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

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

You can also buy US Dollars at home from your bank before getting on the plane for Portland.

Credit cards

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

Please check beforehand with your bank for the additional fees on top of the exchange rate for using your card in a foreign country before you decide to use your credit card.

Visa and Master cards are widely accepted all over the Portland area establishments.

ATM

ATM machines allow cash withdrawal in local US$ using international credit cards like Visa/Plus and Mastercard/Cirrus.

Please check with your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in a foreign country before you decide to use your ATM card.

Traveller cheques

Traveller's cheques are accepted by hotels and banks in the US. Traveller cheques may be subject to a fee.