Exchanging Foreign Currency You can exchange foreign currency in major cities throughout the archipelago at banks and money changers. They may only deal in only 7-8 major currencies. For other currencies, you will have to order ahead. You may also have difficulties in getting small denomination bills. If you need a large amount of foreign currency, and you don't have a foreign currency account at your bank, it is best to order the money the day before.
Local banks keep a limited amount of foreign currency in their smaller branches.
Banks will not let you exchange foreign currency until the rates are posted. Compare exchange rates at banks and money changers that are near your place of business or home. Or call around to various banks until you get a sense of which ones offer better rates, in general, than others. Be forewarned they will all give you different rates, even on the same day. And often even different rates throughout the day, due to currency fluctuations.