Are you planning a trip to the United States or another country that uses the U.S. dollar? If so, you'll need to exchange your Hong Kong dollars (HKD) for U.S. dollars (USD). But how can you do it without losing a lot of money in the process?
One of the biggest pain points when exchanging currency is the spread. The spread is the difference between the buy price and the sell price. For example, if the buy price of USD is 7.85 HKD and the sell price is 7.95 HKD, the spread is 10 HKD. That means you'll lose 10 HKD for every 100 USD you exchange.
Another pain point is the fees. Many banks and currency exchange companies charge fees for exchanging currency. These fees can vary depending on the amount of money you're exchanging and the type of exchange you're doing.
There are a few things you can do to minimize the cost of exchanging currency. First, compare the rates offered by different banks and currency exchange companies. You can use a currency converter to find the best rate.
Second, exchange large amounts of money at once. This will help you get a better rate. Third, avoid exchanging currency at airports. The rates at airports are often higher than the rates at banks and currency exchange companies.
Here are a few tips and tricks for exchanging currency:
By following these tips, you can save money when exchanging currency. So, next time you're planning a trip, don't forget to do your research and compare the rates before you exchange your money.
Here are some additional tips for exchanging currency:
Bank | Buy Price | Sell Price | Spread |
---|---|---|---|
HSBC | 7.85 HKD | 7.95 HKD | 10 HKD |
Standard Chartered | 7.87 HKD | 7.97 HKD | 10 HKD |
Bank of China | 7.89 HKD | 7.99 HKD | 10 HKD |
Currency Exchange Company | Buy Price | Sell Price | Spread |
---|---|---|---|
Travelex | 7.80 HKD | 7.90 HKD | 10 HKD |
Moneycorp | 7.82 HKD | 7.92 HKD | 10 HKD |
Forex | 7.84 HKD | 7.94 HKD | 10 HKD |
Travel Money Card | Load Currency | Exchange Rate | Fees |
---|---|---|---|
Revolut | HKD | Interbank rate | 0% |
Wise | HKD | Interbank rate | 0.35% |
N26 | HKD | Interbank rate | 1.7% |
Country | Currency | Exchange Rate to USD |
---|---|---|
United States | U.S. dollar | 1 USD = 7.85 HKD |
United Kingdom | British pound | 1 GBP = 9.15 HKD |
Japan | Japanese yen | 1 JPY = 0.07 HKD |
China | Chinese yuan | 1 CNY = 1.25 HKD |
Australia | Australian dollar | 1 AUD = 5.65 HKD |
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