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Originally Posted by ashley
Diz wrote:
I worked in the banking sector for many years and now work in the software industry selling systems to banks !! The booths at the airport which are banks, will give you the same as you would get from a branch - as they are branches themselves.
In my experience this is simply not true. Especially when dealing with Japanese, or NAmerican currency at any of the places I have been to.
Cheers,
Ashley.
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Sounds like you do get "special treatment", as when I have been to Thailand, I have been a little surprised at the rates being given, as they are better than I expected. I usually check the rates posted on their boards when I arrive and maybe change some money and then also check the boards at various Exchange Booths and Banks close to where I am staying.
I have also heard stories of Japanese tourists getting "special menus" when eating and drinking in central London. It sounds like you guys have a rough time.