Re: ? Exchange Rate Casa de cambio
I live here in Santo Domingo. I stopped at a casa de cambio at
Avenida Francia #80, across from the Executive Suites Apartments.
I was quoted, today, RD$22.15 for 1 British pound. That seems
a little low but I do not keep current on the pounds' value as
compared to the US$. If this helps any, the US$ is worth
RD$ 16.20. My bank, Bancredito, offers RD$16.10 for 1 US$.
Remember, always, always, ALWAYS know in advance what rate you
should be getting from the casas de cambio AND always count the
amount you get from the cashier. They are known to make small
adding errors. This has happened to me on 2 of the 3 occasions
I have used the casas. There was never any hesitation to correct
the cashiers "error". If you want to exchange money other than
US$ at most banks, you probably will have to go to a main branch
of the bank. The bank near where I live would not so much as
tell me the British pound exchange rate (they were having a
typically busy Friday, though). I hope this helps. Enjoy your
holiday.