New Eurochange exchange office in Vallecas Madrid
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Yes. Eurochange is fully licensed to sell foreign currency. You can buy your foreign currency at some of our money exchange offices or through our website.
Yes, you can bring your currency and we will exchange it into Euros. But remember we just can accept notes, not coins.
Yes. According to current legislation, it is mandatory to present an original and valid (not expired) identity document. We accept Passports or National ID cards (for EU citizens). Remember, if you are a member of the Eurochange Club, the process is faster, but your documentation must be up to date in our system.
We have Eurochange exchange offices in the main tourist resorts of Alicante, Murcia, Almeria, Málaga and Mallorca. You can check our locations here.
Get to know our opening hours and exact addresses of each office by visiting each area, for example, do you want to know where we are located in Benidorm? Click here
No. Eurochange has two kind of licences: one to buy currency and one to sell curreny. We can buy currency at all our branches, that is, you can exchange your currency to Euros. However, we just can sell foreign currency at some of our branches or through our website. Check our buy and sell service page to see the branches where you can buy foreign currency.
In Eurochange we work with more than 40 different currencies and we are constanley expanding. You can consult our list of currencies for which we currently have available.
If you need to buy or sell a currency that is not on the list, please contact us and we will confirm the availability.
You can come to any our Eurochange exchange offices with the notes and we will confirm whether they are legal tender or no longer in circulation. You can also send a photo by e-mail or by WhatsApp and we will confirm if they are still valid.
No, in Eurochange we only work with foreign banknotes. We can't accept coins of other currencies. Remember to spend or exchange all coins before your return home.
In Eurochange we update our rates daily of all our currencies. If you want to know the rate you can consult our rates. If you have any questions you can call us and we'll be glad to help.
No, in Eurochange we do not apply commissions. The amount you will receive is directly calculated using the daily exchange rate.
Yes, in Eurochange we offer better rates than the banks and offices at the airports. Also we do not charge commissions. If you're not sure you can compare us, our rates are transparent.
Yes, in all Eurochange branches will find the same exchange rate updatd daily (but in special promotions that can be set for any branch). You can consult it at any office or on our website.
Yes, we have the same rates for all currencies on our website and in our money exchange offices.
Choose the currency you want ant the amount in our conversor. You can also place a reservation by e-mail at [email protected] calling us at (0034) 615 403 877 or sending us a WhatsApp message to the same number.
It is not mandatory but is strongly recommended that you make a reservation to ensure we have the amount you want available for the chosen date. If you want to check the availability of any currency you can do so by calling (0034) 615 403 877.
The price applied is the rate of the day of collection. If you want to keep the rate of the day you should choose the option BUY (when available). This way you will pay your currency at the moment and you will be able to go to collect at the time that best suits you in any of our exchange offices of collection or to choose the home delivery option and you will receive your order within 24-72 hours depending on the stock.
Depending on the stock of currencies we have each day, we can cater reservations even for that same day. However, it is best to reserve your currency in advance, at least 2 or 3 days in advance.
Yes, there is no time limit to reserve your currency. If you're traveling in a few weeks and don’t want to worry about the issue, we have no objection at all.
Yes. You can make changes on it by sending us an email to [email protected] or by calling (0034) 615 403 877. To the extent possible, we will make the changes you ask us.
Yes. If you signed up into the site, you can go to your private area and cancel the reservation. If you made the registration without registering, you can cancel it by sending us an email to [email protected] or by calling (0034) 615 403 877.
At Eurochange you can buy foreign currency online to be delivered at home or to be collected in one of our branches with currency delivery service. You must register online, choose the currency and amount and make the payment. You will recieve you currency between the following 24 -72 hours.
Use our converter to choose the currency you need and the quantity. Select the BUY option and complete the steps of the purchase process. You will have to register if you are not yet a customer. Go ahead and pay by entering your card details. Once the payment is confirmed, simply complete your customer profile, choose your preferred delivery date and time, and your currency will be available within 24–72 working hours.
Modifications or cancellations of orders must be communicated by phone at (0034) 615 403 877 during our customer service hours, modifications will be made as much as possible as long as the order has not been processed. In that case, no order can be changed or canceled once it has been processed.
According to the law against money laundering, currency exchange transactions should be identified with the ID. For this reason we ask you to provide us with a readable file with both sides of your ID. It will be only necessary that you send it for the first time for when you make your purchase, then it will be stored on our system.
If you want to make any changes on your personal details, delivery address, etc., you can do so on your private area which you will access with your ID number and password. You can also do so by contacting us at [email protected] or (0034) 615 403 877. If you want to cancel your online account, you must contact us.
If you want to receive the latest news in your inbox, please fill out the form on the left side of our BLOG to register for our newsletter.
Yes, in your private area you can see a list of all the orders you've made, both online or in our branches.
When you buy currency on our website, you can pay with your credit / debit card or by bank transfer to the account number that we will provide. If you choose the option to pay by transfer, remember that your order may be delayed until we confirm that the transfer has gone through correctly.
In all our exchange offices you can pay in cash (remember that we can only accept notes, not coins). Furthermore, in some of our exchange offices you can pay with credit / debit card* Visa, Master Card or Maestro. Visit our card payment service to see where this service is available.
* When you buy Euros you will pay an administration fee of the 2% of the total. Buying foreign currency with any kind of card is free of charge.
This service is available in Spain (penninsula), Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla. Not available Canary Islands.
As a general rule, you will receive your purchased currencies in 24 hours at the address you have given us. In exceptional cases, due to lack of stock, delivery may be delayed no longer than 72 hours after the payment is received. Anyway, you will see the delivery time on the order confirmation view before paying.
The shipping cost is calculated automatically in the shopping cart based on your postal code. We offer very competitive rates starting from €4.99, for the Peninsula. Remember, if your exchange amount exceeds a certain limit (check current promotions), shipping might be completely FREE! In-store collection is always free of charge.
Yes, you can access to your private area and check the status of all your orders.
Yes, depending on the order that you made (from other currency to Euro or from Euro to other currency) there will be some of our branches available to be chosen.
To become a member of our club just go to the nearest Eurochange exchange office with your ID, you will be asked to give us you e-mail address and a contact telephone number and you will receive your card at that very moment.
In addition from benefiting from promotions for members only, you will accumulate points to receive better exchange rates on your transactions. moreover you won't have to bring your ID to exchange money. Your card will be enough.
If you register on our website, in your private area you will see a list of all operations that have generated points and check out the points balance. The system is updated automatically, but it may take a few minutes to see your last exchange on the list. Contact us if you don't see the exchange listed after 30 minutes.
If you have not registered on the website, you can go to the nearest office or contact us and we will tell your points balance.
Yes. With our Buy Back service you will be able to return up to the 30% of the money you bought with the same rate you paid. Remember that the original purchase must be over 750 Euros to take advantage of this service.
At Eurochange, we are very strict about the quality of cash to ensure our customers receive banknotes in perfect condition. We exchange what banks don't accept, We exchange all currencies all over the world, obsolete bank notes, exotic bank notes and old bank notes, even broken bank notes. If you have doubts about the condition of your notes, you can send us a photo beforehand or visit a branch for our team to assess them.
Yes. To comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, there are certain thresholds. For large amounts (generally over €3,000 or €6,000 depending on the transaction), we may ask for additional documentation to prove the source of funds (payslip, professional activity, etc.). For standard tourist transactions, a valid Passport/ID is sufficient up to the established legal limit.
Yes, in those branches equipped with a card payment terminal (POS), we accept contactless payments via mobile devices such as smartphones or smartwatches, provided they are linked to an accepted card (Visa or MasterCard).
Sometimes you might need specific banknotes. For example, in some Asian or South American countries, it’s recommended to carry US dollars in perfect condition and from certain years of issue. If you have any special requests regarding the banknotes you need, please contact us and explain your requirements. We’ll do our best to prepare your order accordingly.
Eurochange shipments are delivered to the address provided. If you’re not home, the courier will leave a notice or send an SMS to arrange a new delivery. You can also request that the package be sent to the nearest courier office so you can pick it up yourself.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In cities like New York, cards are widely accepted, but in places like Vietnam, cash is often essential. We recommend carrying at least part of your budget in cash—you’ll know exactly what you’re spending and avoid hidden bank fees. Use your card as a backup, and always check your bank’s exchange rates and commission policies before you travel.
For security reasons, home deliveries are only made to the person who placed the order. If you authorize someone else during checkout, the package will be addressed to that person and only they can receive it. If you need to authorize multiple recipients or add special delivery instructions, please contact us.
Yes, thanks to our partnership with Western Union, you can send money to over 200 countries or receive it within minutes securely at our branches. You only need your valid ID and the recipient's details.
Yes, we manage Tax Free cheque cashing. We work with major operators (such as Planet, Global Blue, etc.) so you can claim your tax refund before leaving the EU. Please check with your nearest branch for service availability.
Sure! It's the fastest way. Message us at (+34) 615 403 877 indicating the currency you need, the amount, and the branch where you want to collect it. We will confirm availability instantly.
Yes. Eurochange is fully licensed to sell foreign currency. You can buy your foreign currency at some of our money exchange offices or through our website.
Yes, you can bring your currency and we will exchange it into Euros. But remember we just can accept notes, not coins.
Yes. According to current legislation, it is mandatory to present an original and valid (not expired) identity document. We accept Passports or National ID cards (for EU citizens). Remember, if you are a member of the Eurochange Club, the process is faster, but your documentation must be up to date in our system.
We have Eurochange exchange offices in the main tourist resorts of Alicante, Murcia, Almeria, Málaga and Mallorca. You can check our locations here.
Get to know our opening hours and exact addresses of each office by visiting each area, for example, do you want to know where we are located in Benidorm? Click here
No. Eurochange has two kind of licences: one to buy currency and one to sell curreny. We can buy currency at all our branches, that is, you can exchange your currency to Euros. However, we just can sell foreign currency at some of our branches or through our website. Check our buy and sell service page to see the branches where you can buy foreign currency.
In Eurochange we work with more than 40 different currencies and we are constanley expanding. You can consult our list of currencies for which we currently have available.
If you need to buy or sell a currency that is not on the list, please contact us and we will confirm the availability.
You can come to any our Eurochange exchange offices with the notes and we will confirm whether they are legal tender or no longer in circulation. You can also send a photo by e-mail or by WhatsApp and we will confirm if they are still valid.
No, in Eurochange we only work with foreign banknotes. We can't accept coins of other currencies. Remember to spend or exchange all coins before your return home.
In Eurochange we update our rates daily of all our currencies. If you want to know the rate you can consult our rates. If you have any questions you can call us and we'll be glad to help.
No, in Eurochange we do not apply commissions. The amount you will receive is directly calculated using the daily exchange rate.
Yes, in Eurochange we offer better rates than the banks and offices at the airports. Also we do not charge commissions. If you're not sure you can compare us, our rates are transparent.
Yes, in all Eurochange branches will find the same exchange rate updatd daily (but in special promotions that can be set for any branch). You can consult it at any office or on our website.
Yes, we have the same rates for all currencies on our website and in our money exchange offices.
Choose the currency you want ant the amount in our conversor. You can also place a reservation by e-mail at [email protected] calling us at (0034) 615 403 877 or sending us a WhatsApp message to the same number.
It is not mandatory but is strongly recommended that you make a reservation to ensure we have the amount you want available for the chosen date. If you want to check the availability of any currency you can do so by calling (0034) 615 403 877.
The price applied is the rate of the day of collection. If you want to keep the rate of the day you should choose the option BUY (when available). This way you will pay your currency at the moment and you will be able to go to collect at the time that best suits you in any of our exchange offices of collection or to choose the home delivery option and you will receive your order within 24-72 hours depending on the stock.
Depending on the stock of currencies we have each day, we can cater reservations even for that same day. However, it is best to reserve your currency in advance, at least 2 or 3 days in advance.
Yes, there is no time limit to reserve your currency. If you're traveling in a few weeks and don’t want to worry about the issue, we have no objection at all.
Yes. You can make changes on it by sending us an email to [email protected] or by calling (0034) 615 403 877. To the extent possible, we will make the changes you ask us.
Yes. If you signed up into the site, you can go to your private area and cancel the reservation. If you made the registration without registering, you can cancel it by sending us an email to [email protected] or by calling (0034) 615 403 877.
At Eurochange you can buy foreign currency online to be delivered at home or to be collected in one of our branches with currency delivery service. You must register online, choose the currency and amount and make the payment. You will recieve you currency between the following 24 -72 hours.
Use our converter to choose the currency you need and the quantity. Select the BUY option and complete the steps of the purchase process. You will have to register if you are not yet a customer. Go ahead and pay by entering your card details. Once the payment is confirmed, simply complete your customer profile, choose your preferred delivery date and time, and your currency will be available within 24–72 working hours.
Modifications or cancellations of orders must be communicated by phone at (0034) 615 403 877 during our customer service hours, modifications will be made as much as possible as long as the order has not been processed. In that case, no order can be changed or canceled once it has been processed.
According to the law against money laundering, currency exchange transactions should be identified with the ID. For this reason we ask you to provide us with a readable file with both sides of your ID. It will be only necessary that you send it for the first time for when you make your purchase, then it will be stored on our system.
If you want to make any changes on your personal details, delivery address, etc., you can do so on your private area which you will access with your ID number and password. You can also do so by contacting us at [email protected] or (0034) 615 403 877. If you want to cancel your online account, you must contact us.
If you want to receive the latest news in your inbox, please fill out the form on the left side of our BLOG to register for our newsletter.
Yes, in your private area you can see a list of all the orders you've made, both online or in our branches.
When you buy currency on our website, you can pay with your credit / debit card or by bank transfer to the account number that we will provide. If you choose the option to pay by transfer, remember that your order may be delayed until we confirm that the transfer has gone through correctly.
In all our exchange offices you can pay in cash (remember that we can only accept notes, not coins). Furthermore, in some of our exchange offices you can pay with credit / debit card* Visa, Master Card or Maestro. Visit our card payment service to see where this service is available.
* When you buy Euros you will pay an administration fee of the 2% of the total. Buying foreign currency with any kind of card is free of charge.
This service is available in Spain (penninsula), Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla. Not available Canary Islands.
As a general rule, you will receive your purchased currencies in 24 hours at the address you have given us. In exceptional cases, due to lack of stock, delivery may be delayed no longer than 72 hours after the payment is received. Anyway, you will see the delivery time on the order confirmation view before paying.
The shipping cost is calculated automatically in the shopping cart based on your postal code. We offer very competitive rates starting from €4.99, for the Peninsula. Remember, if your exchange amount exceeds a certain limit (check current promotions), shipping might be completely FREE! In-store collection is always free of charge.
Yes, you can access to your private area and check the status of all your orders.
Yes, depending on the order that you made (from other currency to Euro or from Euro to other currency) there will be some of our branches available to be chosen.
To become a member of our club just go to the nearest Eurochange exchange office with your ID, you will be asked to give us you e-mail address and a contact telephone number and you will receive your card at that very moment.
In addition from benefiting from promotions for members only, you will accumulate points to receive better exchange rates on your transactions. moreover you won't have to bring your ID to exchange money. Your card will be enough.
If you register on our website, in your private area you will see a list of all operations that have generated points and check out the points balance. The system is updated automatically, but it may take a few minutes to see your last exchange on the list. Contact us if you don't see the exchange listed after 30 minutes.
If you have not registered on the website, you can go to the nearest office or contact us and we will tell your points balance.
Yes. With our Buy Back service you will be able to return up to the 30% of the money you bought with the same rate you paid. Remember that the original purchase must be over 750 Euros to take advantage of this service.
At Eurochange, we are very strict about the quality of cash to ensure our customers receive banknotes in perfect condition. We exchange what banks don't accept, We exchange all currencies all over the world, obsolete bank notes, exotic bank notes and old bank notes, even broken bank notes. If you have doubts about the condition of your notes, you can send us a photo beforehand or visit a branch for our team to assess them.
Yes. To comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, there are certain thresholds. For large amounts (generally over €3,000 or €6,000 depending on the transaction), we may ask for additional documentation to prove the source of funds (payslip, professional activity, etc.). For standard tourist transactions, a valid Passport/ID is sufficient up to the established legal limit.
Yes, in those branches equipped with a card payment terminal (POS), we accept contactless payments via mobile devices such as smartphones or smartwatches, provided they are linked to an accepted card (Visa or MasterCard).
Sometimes you might need specific banknotes. For example, in some Asian or South American countries, it’s recommended to carry US dollars in perfect condition and from certain years of issue. If you have any special requests regarding the banknotes you need, please contact us and explain your requirements. We’ll do our best to prepare your order accordingly.
Eurochange shipments are delivered to the address provided. If you’re not home, the courier will leave a notice or send an SMS to arrange a new delivery. You can also request that the package be sent to the nearest courier office so you can pick it up yourself.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In cities like New York, cards are widely accepted, but in places like Vietnam, cash is often essential. We recommend carrying at least part of your budget in cash—you’ll know exactly what you’re spending and avoid hidden bank fees. Use your card as a backup, and always check your bank’s exchange rates and commission policies before you travel.
For security reasons, home deliveries are only made to the person who placed the order. If you authorize someone else during checkout, the package will be addressed to that person and only they can receive it. If you need to authorize multiple recipients or add special delivery instructions, please contact us.
Yes, thanks to our partnership with Western Union, you can send money to over 200 countries or receive it within minutes securely at our branches. You only need your valid ID and the recipient's details.
Yes, we manage Tax Free cheque cashing. We work with major operators (such as Planet, Global Blue, etc.) so you can claim your tax refund before leaving the EU. Please check with your nearest branch for service availability.
Sure! It's the fastest way. Message us at (+34) 615 403 877 indicating the currency you need, the amount, and the branch where you want to collect it. We will confirm availability instantly.
Yes. According to current legislation, it is mandatory to present an original and valid (not expired) identity document. We accept Passports or National ID cards (for EU citizens). Remember, if you are a member of the Eurochange Club, the process is faster, but your documentation must be up to date in our system.
No. Eurochange has two kind of licences: one to buy currency and one to sell curreny. We can buy currency at all our branches, that is, you can exchange your currency to Euros. However, we just can sell foreign currency at some of our branches or through our website. Check our buy and sell service page to see the branches where you can buy foreign currency.
In Eurochange we work with more than 40 different currencies and we are constanley expanding. You can consult our list of currencies for which we currently have available.
Yes, in Eurochange we offer better rates than the banks and offices at the airports. Also we do not charge commissions. If you're not sure you can compare us, our rates are transparent.
It is not mandatory but is strongly recommended that you make a reservation to ensure we have the amount you want available for the chosen date. If you want to check the availability of any currency you can do so by calling (0034) 615 403 877.
At Eurochange you can buy foreign currency online to be delivered at home or to be collected in one of our branches with currency delivery service. You must register online, choose the currency and amount and make the payment. You will recieve you currency between the following 24 -72 hours.
According to the law against money laundering, currency exchange transactions should be identified with the ID. For this reason we ask you to provide us with a readable file with both sides of your ID. It will be only necessary that you send it for the first time for when you make your purchase, then it will be stored on our system.
When you buy currency on our website, you can pay with your credit / debit card or by bank transfer to the account number that we will provide. If you choose the option to pay by transfer, remember that your order may be delayed until we confirm that the transfer has gone through correctly.
The shipping cost is calculated automatically in the shopping cart based on your postal code. We offer very competitive rates starting from €4.99, for the Peninsula. Remember, if your exchange amount exceeds a certain limit (check current promotions), shipping might be completely FREE! In-store collection is always free of charge.
In addition from benefiting from promotions for members only, you will accumulate points to receive better exchange rates on your transactions. moreover you won't have to bring your ID to exchange money. Your card will be enough.
At Eurochange, we are very strict about the quality of cash to ensure our customers receive banknotes in perfect condition. We exchange what banks don't accept, We exchange all currencies all over the world, obsolete bank notes, exotic bank notes and old bank notes, even broken bank notes. If you have doubts about the condition of your notes, you can send us a photo beforehand or visit a branch for our team to assess them.
Yes, in those branches equipped with a card payment terminal (POS), we accept contactless payments via mobile devices such as smartphones or smartwatches, provided they are linked to an accepted card (Visa or MasterCard).
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In cities like New York, cards are widely accepted, but in places like Vietnam, cash is often essential. We recommend carrying at least part of your budget in cash—you’ll know exactly what you’re spending and avoid hidden bank fees. Use your card as a backup, and always check your bank’s exchange rates and commission policies before you travel.
Yes, thanks to our partnership with Western Union, you can send money to over 200 countries or receive it within minutes securely at our branches. You only need your valid ID and the recipient's details.
Sure! It's the fastest way. Message us at (+34) 615 403 877 indicating the currency you need, the amount, and the branch where you want to collect it. We will confirm availability instantly.
Nuevo mes, nueva apertura Eurochange. En esta ocasión ampliamos la red de oficinas en Madrid para poder estar mas cerca de vosotros. Y para ello hemos elegido un barrio tan histórico como el de Vallecas.
La nueva oficina está situada en Avenida de la Albufera 102 Esquina Calle Pico de Alba 1. En la arteria principal de Vallecas. Cerca de vosotros Eurochangers y de fácil acceso desde la periferia de Madrid.
En esta oficina podrás hacer tus cambios de divisa extranjera a euro con el mejor precio, sin mínimos ni comisiones. Además, podrás solicitar tu tarjeta del Club Eurochange para obtener precios mejorados en tus cambios y
una atención personalizada.
Y si lo que quieres es comprar divisa extranjera y organizar tu cambio con antelación, sólo tendrás que hacer tu reserva online o llamándonos por teléfono y organizaremos tu cambio y lo tendremos todo preparado para cuando vengas a vernos. ¡Y ahora puedes comprar tu divisa online y solo tener que ir a recogerla a la tienda o recibirla en tu domicilio!
Eurochangers como siempre os comentamos, aunque sea una nueva oficina vais a encontrar el mismo servicio y atención que podéis encontrar en cualquiera de nuestras otras oficinas alrededor de España. Mayo ya ha llegado pero muchas mas noticias están por llegar.
En Eurochange estamos muy orgullosos de nuestra tienda online, pero no porque sea nuestra, sino porque creemos que es una heramienta muy util para todos vosotros Eurocahangers. Esta semana vamos a hablar de las ventajas que tiene la compra de divisa online en Eurochange.es
¿Hay algo más fácil que comprar algo desde la comodidad de nuestra propia casa? La respuesta es no. Hoy en día, las compras online han cambiado los mercados y como sabéis en Eurochange estamos a la última en cuanto a tecnología. Con un sistema de registro y verificación de identidad innovador la experiencia de comprar divisa online es mucho más fácil para ti como consumidor.
Hoy en día el tiempo es el bien más preciado, y nosotros lo sabemos. Así que hemos encontrado una manera de que, para vosotros, la experiencia de compra de divisa pueda ser más rápida. No más esperas en cola, ni tráfico o buscar aparcamiento, ni buses y trenes, solo buscas, eliges y decides que divisa quieres comprar online.
Nuestra web no solo tiene los últimos avances en cuanto a tecnología para la identificación del cliente, sino que de igual manera tenemos los últimos avances en ciber seguridad para asegurarnos de que toda vuestra información está a buen recaudo. Y no solo vuestra información, sino que vuestras divisas también estarán seguras sin importar donde la desees si en el destino que tu elijas o en una de nuestras oficinas, vamos a hablar también sobre eso.
Comprando tus divisas online en Eurochange.es podrás decidir donde deseas recibir tus divisas. Si tienes una de nuestras oficinas cerca de ti podrás recogerlas así. Pero si por lo contrario vives bastante lejos de una, no te preocupes, dejaremos la divisa en tu misma puerta si es donde deseas recibirla. Solamente nos dices donde quieres la divisa y nosotros te la haremos llegar
Y finalmente, tú tienes el control. No solo sobre donde desees recibir la divisa, sino también sobre lo que quieres pagar por ella. Siempre podréis hacer un seguimiento del valor de la divisa y decidir cuándo comprarla la divisa online. De esa manera el precio de la divisa es el del momento y no importa si la divisa sube o baja, el control de lo que pagas por ella es vuestro.
Eurochanger ya no tenéis excusa para comprar vuestras divisas para el próximo viaje, simplemente visitar Eurochange.es y empezar vuestra experiencia de compra de divisa online. Y si tenéis cualquier duda, contactar con nuestro servicio de atención al cliente, son los mejores que podréis encontrar.
King Charles III Sterling pound Banknotes
The date is already set on June 5th the new British pound banknotes featuring King Charles III will be released. That may see like a regular even but with the release many questions come to people mind. We are going to try to answer them for you.
What will happen to the actual polymer Banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth?
Don’t worry, all the actual polymer notes featuring King Elizabeth will remain legal tender, you will have no problem to pay with them or exchange them at any business. So, in case you would like to exchange British pounds into euros it wont matter if your pounds are the old version or the new one, both will have the same value.
Why and how will both versions coexist?
This
happened before many times in history and with many currencies but maybe this
case is different. Usually, one note replaces the old one but, on this case, let
us start telling you that as right now, the Bank of England will only issue the
new version featuring King Charles III to replace damaged or really old notes.
So is not like they are replacing every note they have, just those that need to
be reprinted.
Also, both
currencies are legal tender so they will coexist until the old notes go out of
circulation, for that even is not even a date set, so won’t be a problem for a
while.
Do they have the same value?
Of course, both polymer notes have the same value to pay or to be exchanged. For many months the UK is being preparing for this event. Most ATM machines already have new updates to be able to handle both versions. Companies have been updating their systems in order to detect and accept this new version on automatic machines as could be vending machines. Everything is set for this release.
What about exchanging British pounds in Spain?
As you already know, and this post is another proof, at Eurochange we are up with the times and aware of all currents event involving currencies. This means that all our offices are informed of the latest currency news. All your British pounds will be welcomed if you want to exchange pounds to euro, no matter if they are featuring Queen Elizabeth or King Charles III.
And one more thing… At Eurochange we even exchange the old sterling pound paper notes. So don’t hesitate to come visit us at any of our many locations or contact us thru our customer service.
We are strarting April with great news: April 10th is the date of our New Eurochange currency exchange office in Palma de Mallorca.
After the success of our Barcelona office, we are opening a new Eurochange in Palma de Mallorca. Even we were already on the island, with this new office we offer you a new location for all your currency exchange needs.
We are opening this new office located at Junto al Ayto de Palma, en Plaça de Santa Eulàlia, 4B, Distrito Centro In order to be next to you and being able to offer you a great network of offices.
In this new office you will be able to exchange your currencies with the best rates, without minimum amounts or commissions. You will also be able to join Club Eurochange card, you will obtain better rates and a personalized customer support.
And if what you want is to buy foreign currencies to plan your experience, all you have to do is to make an online reservation or contact our customer service and we will organize everything, so your currencies are ready at your arrival. And now you can buy your currencies online and you can either pick them up in our office of have them delivered to your home!
As we always tell you, even this is a new office, you will find there the same customer service as you could find at any of the rest Eurochange offices around Spain. And we just started April, we will have more news for you soon, we may be offering or services closer to you soon.
Eurochangers, the summer is coming so stay tuned to the blog and our website to check what’s going on with Eurochange, currencies and other curiosities.
Some of you will think of Eurochange as a bank, or as a shop, but we are way more than that. We are problem solvers and in todays post we are going to tell you why and how. We like to be the response to your currency problems, more precisely to your cash problems, we provide Quick Cash Solutions.
We live in a globalize world. Nowadays you can use your phone anywhere you are in the world, you will get your emails, and the information flows like never before. But is not the same with cash. Sure, a lot of countries in Europe use the euro as their main currencies, but what about the rest? There are exactly 180 registered currencies in the world. From the euro or the dollar to the Fijian Dolar. So sometimes it is not easy to obtain the currency you will need.
At Eurochange we take a step further, we not only have most of the currencies in stock, but also if we do not have it, we will get it for you. Our Money Agents have the knowledge to advice you about your currency problems as well. If you do not know the currency of the country you traveling to, we can help you. If you do not know if you will be able to use cash, we can help you. If you do not know how much cash to take, we can help you. We are here to help you.
Currency exchange
Historically banks have been the currency providers to the regular customers, but this has change. Most banks do not want all the work that comes with obtaining a certain currency for a client, having to deposit that currency on their accounts and then give the cash to them. At the same time, if you bring back some cash, most banks will deposit the exchange in your account without giving you cash right back. As we said before in this post, Eruochange provides agile cash solutions.
We will give you cash either way. But not only cash. If you want to purchase a currency you don’t need to pay with cash, you can pay with debit or with credit card, and we will give you cash from the currency of your choice. At the same time, you can pay with cash and get cash. Again, Quick cash solutions.
You must agree, what we do not have nowadays is time. We are so busy that even to plan a vacation we do not have time. Sounds ironic but it’s true. Exchanging currencies can be a stressful process and more If you do not have time or knowledge.
That is why at Eurochange we give you many ways to obtain your currencies. You can use the traditional way; you come to our office and buy or sell the currency you want. To make this option easier for you we have developed a network or offices
around Spain to be closer to you.
You can also reserve your currency at one of our offices, this way you will ensure 100% that your currency will be available at your arrival. Within 48 hours we will provide the currency of your choice at the office of your choice. And you can make the reservation by walking into an office, thru our website or contacting our customer service. I do not think it can be easier.
Well, maybe it can be easier. Now, with our online shop, you can purchase your currency online. From home, or work, or the park, you can purchase the currency you need. But again, we take it a step further, you can pick up the currency at any of our offices, or we can deliver the currency anywhere you want us to do.
So now you
have no excuse to become an Eurochanger, we are here to solve your problems and
happy to do so. So come to our offices, visit our website, or contact our
customer service if what you need are quick cash solutions.
Estepona is a resort town of varied attractions along Costa Del Sol in southern Spain. It’s a place of year-round sunshine, and with 2 Blue Flag beaches, it’s no surprise that it attracts plenty of travelers looking to enjoy a winter sun holiday.
Murals
The urban art found all along Ruta de los Murales Artisticos has helped attract lots of travelers to Estepona in recent years. While the old town is notable for its whitewashed houses, potted plants, and ceramic tiles, a trip to the surrounding neighborhoods will also be richly rewarded with views of the ever-changing Estepona murals.
A visit to Estepona Old Town will give you a feel of a typical Andalusian town. It’s easy to spend a couple of hours exploring charming whitewashed houses and winding alleyways. The locals proudly keep their streets clean, mostly traffic-free, and cheerfully decorated with geraniums, bringing more than a splash of color to the cobblestoned streets. It all makes for a very pleasant atmosphere while enjoying a stroll.
Right in the Old town we just opened a new Eurochange office. As always, we trying to offer you the best service the closest to you, so this month we opened this new office where you will be able to find all our services.
Estepona Marina is a short walk from the Old Town and has plenty of attractions of its own, besides the 447 berths attracting seafarers from afar. Restaurants at Puerto Deportivo de Estepona serve some of the tastiest and freshest seafood in town. With the bars here staying open well into the wee hours, the area is very popular with locals and tourists. There’s a popular market offering plenty of local products and a fun atmosphere on Sundays.
Don’t be surprised, we also just opened a new Eurochange office at Estepona´s Marina. You will be able to exchange all your currencies to euros as in the rest of Eurochange offices around Spain. Eurochangers… we are waiting for you!
Is being a while since we did not have one of these entries on the blog, so we decided to come back in a big way. This week…. Discovering: The Levante Coast. We are going to take a walk in the East Coast of the Spanish Peninsula. The Levante Coast located in the east of Spain, from the northernmost point of the Valencian Community to Almería. This coastline is undoubtedly one of the areas that attracts the most British tourists from all over the country, thanks to the calm waters of the Mediterranean, its ideal climate, and its extensive beaches of golden sand. It also has many beautiful towns, natural parks, and cities full of culture and history. Are you looking for a romantic destination, a family vacation, or the ideal place for a trip with your best friends? The Levante Coast has it all. Here we leave you a list of the best places that you will never forget.
This is a good week to talk about Valencia. Why? Because the Fallas are happening this week, the most popular celebration at the Turia Capital.
But not everything is the Fallas, Valencia has all kinds of cultural and leisure activities. You cannot miss its famous Cathedral or the City of Arts
and Sciences, a modern architectural and cultural complex that in 2007 was one of the winners of the 12 Treasures of Spain contest. The city has some huge urban beaches, we recommend Playa de la Patacona, which is not usually as busy as others in Valencia. 10 km south of the city you will find the Albufera Natural Park, a coastal lagoon where you can take boat trips and enjoy nature. In Valencia you also have available oyr Eurochange Valencia exchange office, located in an unbeatable area, in the heart of Plaza de la Virgen, in the center of the city, where you can change your pounds into euros or any currency you need.
Speaking about playing with fire we could not forget about Alicante and the Hogueras, but we Will have to wait some time for this celebration, but that’s no reason not to talk about Alicante. In June we Will be able to enjoy the Hogueras but until then Alicante has much to offer. After Valencia, the best-known city on the Levante coast is Alicante. It has much more than beaches, like museums and an old town full of life. You don’t have to choose between city or beach because Alicante has the best of both. In Alicante, on calle Castaños 6, you will find Eurochange Alicante, where you can change your currencies into euros or buy the currencies you need for your trip.
Just a bit to the south we can find Murcia, as they say in there: what a beauty. A dreamy city where we can enjoy the best of the beach and the countryside. In the southernmost part of the Costa de Levante, we find Murcia, whose coastline is known as the Costa Cálida thanks to its warm waters and the sun that shines more than 3,000 hours a year. The salty lagoon of the Mar Menor has a destination in which to rest and enjoy the sea and water activities. The coast has numerous virgin spaces, beaches such as San Pedro del Pintar and Cartagena, and curious landscapes such as the erosion of Mazarrón. About 5 kilometers northwest of the university city of Murcia is the Castillo de Monteagudo, on an impressive rocky outcrop that rises 149 m above sea level. And of course Murcia is not less than Alicante or Valencia when talking about Eurochange offices, you will be able to visit us at the Avenida de la Constitucion, 9.
Will you say you are rich if you have 100 pesetas (Spanish currency before the euro)? I’m telling you; you are not. 100 pesetas will be worth today around 0,60 euro. But the sentence changes if I would ask you: are you rich since you have a 100 pesetas gold coin from 1871? Then the answer it better be yes, or you don’t have what you have. We are going to take a look at some of the most valuable peseta coins we can find out there, make sure you check your pockets because if you have one of these peseta coins you can be rich.
Let´s start
introducing the currency we are talking about. Most of you probably already know about it since it was around since October 19th, 1868. By 2002 the peseta was history after 134 years being the Spanish currency. If you are under 25 and from Europe you probably only remember the euro, but there was a time when each country had their own currency, which was amazing and terrible at the same time. Exchange currency companies, like Eurochange, used to deal with many more currencies that we do today, and it was harder to travel thru Europe. But times change and the peseta was replaced by the euro. You can find more info about the peseta here
1869-1870 5 pesetas coin
First of all, just a fun fact. The 5-peseta coin was known as the duro, in English means hard, tough, strong, you get the concept. The name was actually referring the previous Spanish coin the real, since it was made of silver it was heavy, so the name came from there.
Talking about the 1869-1870 5 pesetas coin it was one of the first minted. This beauty features the goddess Hispania on one side and “the Rock of Gibraltar” on the other. It is really strange to find one in perfect condition, but if you find it you can make between 20 and 45 thousand euros.
1869-1870 gold 100 pesetas coin
The most
curious info about this coin is that only 12 coins were minted back in the
days. If you check the date, you can figure out that it was one of the first peseta
coins ever minted and, of course, the first 100 peseta coin created.
As in the 1869-1870
5 peseta coin, this coin features Hispania on one side, but on the other side
we can see the monarchy coat of arms. It was made out of gold which makes it
already valuable for the gold in it. But you can get a bit more if you have one
of the 12 ever made, between 130 and 150 thousand euros, not bad.
1871 gold 100 pesetas coin
Can you guess how many were minted? 12, like the 1869-1869 gold 100 peseta coin. This coin was minted during the reign of Amadeo the first. He only reigned for 3 years, what makes this coin more valuable.
It is made of 32,25 grams of pure gold. And even only 12 were minted only 8 are known to exist nowadays. On one side we have Amadeo the fist obviously, and on the other the monarchy coat of arms. This coin is known for being sold on an auction for 146.000 euros, but its value can reach more than 160 thousand euros.
Eurochange
Well, sorry to tell you that at Eurochange we do not exchange coins of any currency, but if you have one of this please come to any of our offices and show it to us if you want to. But what we do is exchanging most of the notes from most of the
currencies of the world. So come to check our exchange rates and don’t be afraid to ask for help with anything, our Money Agents are there to help you Eurochangers.
Barcelona: New Age Culture
When we talk about Barcelona we think about nice weather, nice beaches, and an open touristic city. We also think about food and drinks and nightlife. And we also think about museums, iconic buildings, and culture. We are going to focus on that last word: culture, but new age culture.
New Age Culture
There is such a big cultural offer in Barcelona, but this week we want to focus on two particular events that are taking place at the city during March. Music and painting are the two disciplines we want to focus on. But we are not talking about Picasso or Dalí and their work, neither talking about Mozart or Beethoven. We are talking about New Age culture.
Yeah, candlelight tributes, musical tributes. This new experience is brought to you in Barcelona as a revolutionary idea that is being a triumph already. A string quartet, surrounded by lighted candles will play the songs we all know. In March they will have a tribute that we think we be amazing to attend. On March 3rd Queens Tribute. We get goosebumps only to imagine a string quartet playing “We are the champions” or “Bohemian Rapsody” by candlelight. You can also check the program here and get your tickets here.
Banksy Museum
Banksy is a controversial artist known all around the world. His work is as good as bold. After the stunning triumph of the Paris exhibit, Barcelona is the next city to offer Banksy´s art. More than 130 pieces will be at display for you to enjoy and who knows keep an eye open maybe Banksy visits himself and you will be the one that could finally discover his real identity. Check the museum´s website to book a tour.
Barcelona Sants
There is another amazing experience Barcelona has to offer in March. Just a few weeks ago Eurochange opened a new office. Barcelona Sants is our latest office opened next to you. And even is a new offer you will be able to have the same services we offer on all our offices around Spain. If you want to purchase some currencies you can come to our office, make your reservation online or even buy from home. And if what you would like to do is exchanging your foreign currencies into euros, you can sell your currencies to us, we have amazing rates and we buy most of the currencies in the world. And of course, we will provide the best customer service and exchange currency experience you can find out there. Eurochangers, we are waiting for you!
Hello there again Eurochangers, this week we bring back something we already talked about but with a refreshing point of view. We are talking about Córdoba: crosses, patios, and fences. Many of you probably know that Córdoba is an Andalusian city, but you may be asking yourself: what is with crosses, patios, and fences? Let’s us explain it.
As mentioned, Córdoba (spain, since there is another Córdoba in Argentina) it is Andalusian city on the south of Spain. Funded by the Romans in the year 169 b.C. as a military settlement. The name means “city of the river” with a clear influence of the Guadalquivir River
But cordoba
has a clear Muslim influence, during centuries the city was part of Al-Andalus.
But his is not a history lesson, we mention this because all the traditions we
are talking about today have one thing in common: the flowers. And this comes
from the Muslims traditions as well.
The crosses of May, during May Cordoba dresses up in flowers. Yes, flowers, because the crosses we are talking about are not naked crosses. More than 70 flowered crosses are planted all over Córdoba. The tradition does not stay there, there is the popular “going to crosses” which means going around town visiting all the crosses and having a drink and something to eat on the street stands that are all around town.
And we said
we were looking at this with a refreshing way, and this is because we want to tell you how to do things not just what to do. At Mylittleadventure you can find a gastronomic tour around the crosses of cordoba for just 30 euros. It´s 2
hours walking tour where you will enjoy the views and the food of this beautiful city. And of course, you will go by our Eurochange office places on #12 Deanes Street, where you could exchange all your currencies into euros.
Will you open your house to estrangers for them to see the flowers in your patio? Well in Córdoba that happens every may. But this is not just for fun, there is competition to be awarded with the best patio every year.
There are 4 different routes to visit all the patios, but you can watch them from home. The Cordoba city hall launched an app for you to enjoy the whole experience, but we can tell you is not the same as in person. You can check all about it at their YouTube channel or downloading the app.
More flowers are involved in this tradition as well. We are not talking about a garden fence obviously, the right translation probably will be window bar, but fences sound better. And it is just that, dressing up all the house fences with flowers to give the city even more color in May.
There is also a contest to find the best balcony or window decorated, who knows maybe this year we try to decorate our Cordoba office. You can check out some free tours here and come check it out at #12 Deanes Street because im sure even if we don’t have flowers there, we have amazing exchange rates and the best Money Agent to help you in all your currency needs.
Banknote of the year
Beauty is on the eye of the beholder, but when it comes to banknotes there is more than the eye catches. And by this we want to express that the criteria to select the banknote of the year is not just based on how the note looks, its also about its features. But… who choses the banknote of the year?
IBNS
The International Bank Note Society exists since 1961, and it is a non-profit educational organization. The main purpose of the IBNS it is to promote the study and knowledge of banknotes around the world, focusing on the educational part about how banknotes are manufactured, their history and the science behind them.
Award Banknote of the year
Banknote of the year is an award given by the IBNS each year. Notes are submitted to consideration during the whole year up to January 31st of the upcoming year. To be eligible to win the notes must have artistic merit and/or innovative security measures and most importantly, need to be in general circulation
2022 winner: 1000 PHP Banknote
The nominations for 2023 just ended so we will have to wait to see which note is the last winner of this award, but in 2022 the 1000 Peso Note from the Philippines was the winner. This beautiful note features the endangered Philippines eagle on front, along with a holographic Sampaguita, Philippines’ national flower. The back remains as the previous 1000 note, featuring Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. As we can see in the pictures it is a beautiful note full of security measures and made our polymer which makes it even more attractive.
If you want to purchase PHP, you can always buy them at Eurochange thru the website or making a reservation also on the website or thru our customer service.
2023 Nominees
There are many candidates for the 2023 award. Jamaica, Pakistan, Mauritania, or Kyrgyzstan is some of the nominees this year, the less regular ones, some of them you may never seen them in your life. BUt also there are other candidates like South Africa, Argentina, or Peru, more common. But we would like to focus on one that is from one of the most touristic places on earth: Egypt.
Egyptian 20 Pound Note
We can be bias since we are not on the jury of this award, but for us this one must be a winner. This 20-pound note is as beautiful as modern. In the front the Alabaster Mosque with some Arabic text. In the back an amazing image from
Ramesses II, Cleopatra, and the Great Pyramid. We hope for this one to win, but as we said we don’t have a saying in the matter.
And of course, you can get your Egyptian pounds at the Eurochange offices, or in our website, and stay tuned, since we throw some promotions here and there.
It seems like the tendency it is to go to a cashless world, but nothing further to reality. Even some countries are trying to get raid of cash, cash is needed. A few weeks ago we published an article about the benefits of cash but this week we are going to check some data about countries that rely on cash.
As we saw in the mentioned article there are many reasons why cash is needed or preferred. Freedom being one of the most important reasons for it. The cost of thigs is another reason. Security being another one. And finally, not being dependent on the internet will be some of the reason why cash is needed in today’s world
There is the list of countries that are more reliant on cash in the world. Morocco is the country on the world that is more dependent on cash, but at the same time is an interesting example. Since more than 80 percent of the country has access to internet the technology is not the issue here. But we can see that not many people have bank accounts. This develops a chain of circumstances that end up creating a cash society. If an establishment does not have a bank account, the customer can not pay in cash. The establishment will pay in cash to providers and so on.
In some countries, the trust in the banking sector is low, that is one of the reasons why the population prefers to keep their money in cash. We seen examples thru time of banking systems collapsing and customers losing all they had in their accounts. This is hard to believe to happen nowadays but some counties still not trusting the banks in their countries.
We can see in the list that there are countries for all around the world and this shows us an important fact: cash is necessary all around the world. If all the countries from the list would be in one particular part of the world, we could consider that is something from that part of the world. But the fact is that we can see on that list different countries with different peculiarities.
Europe is different. Since most of the countries use the Euros and most countries being part of the EU, is hard to point out which countries use more cash than other because the whole economic system force countries to work in a certain way. But as we can see in the list above, even within Europe there are countries that still using cash more than others. Obviously, most of them have their own currency, but there still some countries that using the euro have a huge cash reliance..
At Eurochange we accept most currencies from all over the world and this is why: if you use cash in your country, we will never put barriers for you to use cash in Spain. Our mission is to give you all solutions, and that is why you cash will be always welcome at Eurochange to be able to exchange it for euros.
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