Buy Foreign Currency Online – 20 Currencies by FedEx
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Order foreign currency online, delivered to your door
Buy foreign currency online from US First Exchange and skip the bank branch and the airport counter. We are a Los Angeles currency exchange registered with FinCEN, part of the US Treasury, as a Money Services Business, and we ship genuine, verified banknotes in 20 currencies by insured FedEx to every U.S. state except Texas, Illinois, Washington and New Mexico.
Choose your currency in the order form on this page, see your full price before you pay, and your rate is locked the moment you place your order.
Currencies you can buy
Iraqi dinar, Vietnamese dong and Indonesian rupiah are kept in stock. Other currencies are sourced as orders come in, so the mix of notes depends on availability and delivery can take a little longer.
| Currency | Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Iraqi dinar | IQD | In stock: 25,000 and 50,000 IQD, uncirculated |
| Vietnamese dong | VND | In stock: 500,000 VND notes |
| Indonesian rupiah | IDR | In stock: Rp100,000 notes |
| Chinese yuan | CNY | Sourced to order |
| Japanese yen | JPY | Sourced to order |
| South Korean won | KRW | Sourced to order |
| Hong Kong dollar | HKD | Sourced to order |
| Singapore dollar | SGD | Sourced to order |
| Euro | EUR | Sourced to order |
| British pound | GBP | Sourced to order |
| Swiss franc | CHF | Sourced to order |
| Norwegian krone | NOK | Sourced to order |
| Swedish krona | SEK | Sourced to order |
| Turkish lira | TRY | Sourced to order |
| Canadian dollar | CAD | Sourced to order |
| Mexican peso | MXN | Sourced to order |
| Brazilian real | BRL | Sourced to order |
| South African rand | ZAR | Sourced to order |
| Australian dollar | AUD | Sourced to order |
| New Zealand dollar | NZD | Sourced to order |
How to buy foreign currency online in 4 steps
- Choose your currency and amount. You see the full USD price before you check out, and you can add several currencies to one order.
- Pay securely. Pay by credit or debit card, e-check, check, cashier's check or money order.
- Verify your identity. Upload a valid US government-issued ID. Federal rules require this for every money services business.
- Receive your delivery. Choose FedEx 2Day or Overnight. You get a tracking number as soon as your order ships.
See the full process on how it works, or read how to buy foreign currency online and get it delivered to your door.
Payment and delivery
Pay by credit or debit card, e-check, check, cashier's check or money order. We do not accept bank wire, ACH or PayPal payments.
| Payment method | Time to clear |
|---|---|
| Credit or debit card | Up to 72 business hours |
| Check, e-check, cashier's check or money order | Up to 7 business days from the day payment is received and processed |
Check payments take longer because of our due diligence checks. Once your payment clears, your order ships by FedEx with full-value insurance and tracking.
| Shipping option | Cost |
|---|---|
| FedEx 2Day | $24 |
| FedEx Overnight | $34 |
| Orders of $5,000 or more | Free |
An adult (18+) must sign for the package. We deliver to every U.S. state except Texas, Illinois, Washington and New Mexico; Alaska and Hawaii are treated as international deliveries.
Bank, airport or online: where to buy foreign currency
| Option | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Your bank | Often limited to major currencies, may need to be ordered in, and can carry fees. |
| Airport exchange counters | Convenient on the day, but usually among the most expensive rates. |
| US First Exchange online | 20 currencies, rate locked at checkout, verified notes and insured FedEx delivery to your door. |
Read alternatives to airport money exchange with lower fees to compare the costs.
Why buy from US First Exchange
- Third-generation currency brokers with decades of experience in currency authentication.
- Verified notes. Every note is scanned on De La Rue verification machines and its serial number is recorded.
- Fully insured FedEx delivery with tracking, free on orders of $5,000 or more.
- Registered and compliant. We are registered with FinCEN, part of the US Treasury, as a Money Services Business and follow federal know-your-customer rules. Read our compliance statement.
- A real US business. Our office is at 550 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. We serve customers by mail and phone; there is no walk-in counter.
- People who pick up the phone. Call 310-982-1743, 10am–5pm Pacific Time.
- Sell back what you do not spend. When you get home, sell your leftover currency for US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
Which currencies can I buy?
You can buy 20 currencies, including the Iraqi dinar, Vietnamese dong, euro, British pound, Mexican peso, Canadian dollar and Japanese yen. See the table above for the full list.
Which states do you deliver to?
We deliver to every U.S. state except Texas, Illinois, Washington and New Mexico. Alaska and Hawaii are treated as international deliveries.
How long does delivery take?
Your order ships once your payment clears: card payments clear in up to 72 business hours, check payments in up to 7 business days. In-stock currencies then ship by FedEx 2Day or Overnight; currencies sourced to order can take a little longer.
Can I order more than one currency at once?
Yes. You can add several currencies to the same order.
How much is shipping?
FedEx 2Day costs $24 and FedEx Overnight costs $34. Shipping is free on orders of $5,000 or more.
Is there a minimum order?
There is no minimum order. Larger orders need extra identity verification, and government reporting rules may apply.
Do you accept wire transfers, ACH or PayPal?
No. We accept credit and debit cards, e-checks, checks, cashier's checks and money orders.
Do I need to be home to receive my order?
Yes. An adult aged 18 or over must sign for the package at the address on your order.
Can I return foreign currency?
All sales are final and currency cannot be returned. You can sell it back to us later at our posted buyback rate.