Travelex Currency Services

Their website has misleading information. It says there are no fees, but I was charged quite a bit. When I asked why, there was all this other information such as minimum amount being exchanged, whether you buy online or not, etc which was not shared before I made the transaction nor on their website.
I don’t mind paying the fee but it’s the lack of full disclosure, if not misleading incorrect information, that was quite unprofessional to me.
From the FAQ section on their website:
Q: «Do you charge a service fee or commission?»
A: «No, we only charge you the rate you see for your selected currency — there’s no additional fees (although you’ll be charged for shipping if your order is under $ 1000).»

I actually started off looking for Amex Travelers Cheques and remembered this store.
This was definetly the way to go. When I returned we were able to exchange the Euro’s back into USD and the whole thing cost approximately 13%. Better than a bank.

Don’t use this place unless you like to pay too much to have your money exchanged. It’s way cheaper to use a credit card or exchange at a bank after you arrive.

I called and left a message, never got a return phone call. Poor customer service. Go to the location on Turtle Creek Blvd. The guy answered right away and was more than helpful when I showed up

I drove to Italy, so that my cousin could go to Paris.
Lets just say that my family is not always the best at planning. My youngest cousin had the opportunity to go to Paris, Rome and Florence on a High School Trip. This trip has been in the planning stages since September of last year.
Well. They were scheduled to leave by plane from Waco, Texas on Thursday March 5^th. On Monday, March 2^nd… about 3:30pm, my aunt has a lightbulb moment. Oh, I guess we need to get him some Euros for this trip.
Now, granted I realize you can use your regular debit card… or get them at the airport… but when traveling with a group of 35… its normally best to be totally prepared.
Did you know you can not get Euros in Waco, Texas? I didn’t know, but honestly, I wasn’t surprised. It is the armpit of Society/​Hickville USA. Well, I guess you can get Euros in Waco… if you go to the Bank and order them with more than two weeks notice. How much notice did I have? 3 days.
My family’s lack of planning led to my searching around Dallas for a way to get Euros. My search came up with Travelex Currency Services. I called and David answered all of my questions over the phone and even made suggestions. like the Cash Passport. Then on my lunch hour on Tuesday, I went and spent about 30 minutes at Travelex getting both «cash» Euros and a preloaded Euro MasterCard Debit Card.
Then, Tuesday night… I had the privilege of driving to Italy, Texas (half way to Waco) to give the Euros to my family so my cousin would have them in time.
The next morning… my family called again. After hearing how much the other kids were taking as «spending money» to Paris… they had decided they wanted to put more money on my cousin’s Cash Passport. So Wednesday after work, I was again visiting with David to make sure there was enough money on the debit card to last him the entire 10 days.
I have a feeling I may be making one more trip to Travelex next week after my cousin returns from his trip… to convert any Euros he had leftover back to good ‘olé USA dollars. But at least I know I wont have to deal with anything but 5-​star service while I am there.
I think next time I drive to Italy… I want it to be for real.