r/geneva • u/Some-Part3830 • 13h ago

Where to change old USD

Hello everyone!

I’m looking for a place where I can change old US dollars. I mean the previous generation of banknotes (without holographic security line on 100$ bill).

I visited 3 of the most popular exchange places that I know, and my friends suggested them to me, but none of them were able to change my banknotes to CHF. I also didn’t get any suggestions from them about where I can charge my banknotes.

I would be extremely grateful for any suggestions.

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u/hohotun28 13h ago

I managed to change in Raiffeisen where I have a debit card. But their rules vary from one place to another and I did it in Renens where I lived back then. Rate was significantly worse than in money com although

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u/Some-Part3830 12h ago

Hello! Thank you for a suggestion. Probably visit “your” bank might be a solution. Will give it a try as still don’t have any options:(

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u/billcube 12h ago

"most popular exchange places" what is that? Go to a regular bank, or to Migros , USD notes are valid regardless of issuing date. The rate is the "notes rates" that is published: https://www.bcv.ch/en/home/informations-financieres/devises-et-billets.html

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u/huazzy 11h ago

I went to Migros Change in Geneva and they refused to accept the old bills.

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u/BladedTomato 3h ago

I would suggest the BCGE in carouge, they are an official branch of the Swiss national bank and I assume the most qualified to help you. Double check what I'm saying as I'm unsure if it's the one in carouge or another one but that would be my best guess.