Calforex Currency Exchange – Richmond

Exchange rate is better than banks and only charge CAD$ 3.50 per transaction, no limit on amount.
Simple, easy and fast service.

I found this place when I Googled ForEx places in Vancouver/​Richmond.
Previously, I had always done my exchange at the Duty Free right before the border crossing — simply because this was all I knew from prior trips to Canada. Last time, knowing the exchange rate was extremely favorable for USD, I left the Duty Free Currency Exchange feeling incredibly ripped off. The going rate was something around 1.28 and I received 1.14 after fees.
The next day while driving in Downtown Vancouver, I saw a random place (that I now wish I remembered the location of) where the exchange rate was incredibly favorable. I can’t remember the rate but I felt much better.
This time, I thought I’d «prepare in advance» and look up a ForEx location. Google reviews gave this place 4.5 /​5 stars. WHAT?
First off — it was so unclear from Google that this location was INSIDE a mall (Richmond Centre). So my GPS had a hard time finding it. When I finally found it, it was simple enough, but I still felt a bit ripped off. Maybe it’s because the exchange rate has since dropped to 1.23 compared to the lovely 1.28 we experienced a few months ago, but also, this place charges an additional $ 3.50 flat fee. After all was said and done, my rate ended up being 1.17. I can’t complain too much, because I got what I needed, but I wish I’d Unilocaled instead of Googling.
In conclusion — find a more convenient place, but if you happen to go to Richmond Centre, this is super convenient. I was in *Richmond*, but wasn’t trying to go to the mall…

Nice to have this option at the mall, to save another trip to your local bank.
Bank drafts pretty reasonable here, just $ 3.50.
Clean, spacious & 3 wickets open… funny how these currency houses all seem to have high glass for protection, but who the heck is going to rob foreign currency instead of a bank — inside a mall?
Helpful they have a digital display at the front to show all of their conversion rates.