What to Do With Leftover Foreign Currency After Your Trip

So, you just got back from the best trip abroad, you unpack your bags, do a load of laundry, and then find a small stack of leftover foreign bills in your wallet. It’s not enough to fund another getaway, but it’s also not something you want to shove in a drawer and forget. 

The truth is, unused foreign currency doesn’t do much for you sitting at home. Exchange rates fluctuate, and some currencies may even be discontinued or redesigned. Exchanging it sooner rather than later ensures you can get the most value back. 

Here’s how and where you can return leftover currency easily and securely: 

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Exchange Leftover Currency at Your Nearest CXI Branch 

One of the easiest ways to handle leftover foreign currency is by exchanging it with a trusted provider like Currency Exchange International (CXI). With over 80 foreign currencies from 120 countries, CXI makes exchanging your travel money quick and reliable. Simply visit a nearby branch to convert your remaining currency into U.S. dollars. You can locate your nearest branch here 

Why Choose Currency Exchange International?

• Federally Regulated: CXI is regulated and registered with the FinCEN as a Money Service Business (MSB), ensuring compliance with government standards. 

• Trusted by 1,400+ Financial Institutions: We are trusted partners to over 1,400 financial institutions across the United States. Our relationships with these institutions demonstrate our reliability and expertise in the currency exchange industry. 

• Trustpilot Rating of 4.7: We have earned a Trustpilot rating of 4.7, based on over 3,500 reviews, reflecting our commitment to customer satisfaction. 

• Rate Guarantee: All CXI City Center branches will match or beat any other competing rate from a local bank or airport. That means if you find a better deal elsewhere, CXI will match it or even give you a better deal on the same day and time of the exchange. 

•  Currency Price Protection: Our special protection program has helped thousands of travelers get the best buyback rate available. 

• Open 7 Days Per Week: Most of our branches are open 7 days a week during mall hours, ensuring you can exchange your money at the most convenient time including the weekends and weekdays after work when banks are closed. 

What About Coins? 

You often will end up with coins alongside your leftover bills. Though we can’t exchange all foreign coins, CXI does accept the most common coins: 

• EUR: Only €1 and €2 coins. 

• GBP: Only £1 and £2 coins. 

• CAD: Only $1 and $2 coins. 

• MXN: Only 10- and 20-peso coins. 

Currency Price Protection 

At CXI, we offer a service called Currency Price Protection that gives you peace of mind when exchanging foreign currency back to U.S. dollars. Think of it like travel insurance, but for your money. 

How It Works

For a small fee of $5.95, you can lock in a guaranteed buyback rate for when you return from your trip and have leftover currency that needs to be turned into U.S. dollars. This will ensure you get more dollars back than you would with the standard buyback rate. 

• No such thing as 'bought too much': Buy as much currency as you need without worrying about losing value on leftover currency.

• Perfect for long trips: The ultimate buyback rate guarantee lasts up to 180 days, giving you flexibility if you plan to be out of the country for a couple of months.

• Avoid exchange fees when selling back

 
Smart travelers like yourself can be prepared to get the best rate when exchanging back to U.S. dollars, no matter how much the currency fluctuates.

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