In planning my first trip to Europe, I was getting overwhelmed at the thought of exchanging money. I hate paying ATM/bank fees and learned that many companies will charge you a fee for their exchange services, have minimums, and/or give you a much lower exchange rate than those quoted by OANDA (specifically, Travelex at the airport does all three). In my research, I found this place. The reviews were fantastic so I figured I would check it out to get some of my foreign currency pre-travel. I called FME the day I wanted to exchange money and they told me I could buy euros at a rate of 1.2970 and pounds for 1.5710. The rate listed on OANDA was 1.2718 and 1.5458 respectively. I was shocked that they were so close. The competitor mentioned above was at 1.38 euros & 1.69 pounds NOT EVEN INCLUDING THE $9.99 I would have to pay to pick them up at the Airport!!! So, my decision was made and I was on my way!
When I first pulled in to the parking garage, I have to admit, I was scared. I parked next to the elevators and ran right into them with my cash. Once on the 1st floor, walk straight , to the left of the directory and the place is on the left. There was a security guard in the little lobby area there so that calmed my nerves. I walked in and the place was empty except for one lady behind the counter sitting in a desk. She came up asked me what I wanted and told me what I owed (which matched my calculations perfectly - I was afraid there would be a catch of some sort). All the exchanging was done within 4-5 minutes! IT WAS SO EASY! I even told the lady helping me that I had been so nervous and overwhelmed and I was very pleasantly surprised by the experience and she told me 'We believe trading money shouldn't be something complicated.' What a breath of fresh(non-corporate banking mentality) air. I will DEF use this place again!!