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  1. I’d like to exchange some currency.
  2. What currencies do you accept?
  3. What’s today’s exchange rate?
  4. How much would I get for 100 U.S. dollars?
  5. Do you charge a commission or service fee?
  6. Can I exchange traveler’s checks here?
  7. Could you give me smaller bills, please?
  8. Can I pay by card and get foreign currency in return?
  9. I need a receipt for the exchange.
  10. Where can I fill out the exchange form?

Related words

exchange, /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

📖Definition: to give something and get something else in return; the act of trading;

💬Example: I will exchange my dollars for euros at the bank;

currency, /ˈkʌrənsi/

📖Definition: the money used in a country;

💬Example: The local currency in Japan is the yen;

accept, /əkˈsɛpt/

📖Definition: to agree to take something offered;

💬Example: The store accepts credit cards;

rate, /reɪt/

📖Definition: the price or value of something, often shown as a number;

💬Example: The exchange rate for dollars to euros is changing;

commission, /kəˈmɪʃən/

📖Definition: a fee paid to someone for a service or work done;

💬Example: The bank charges a commission for currency exchange;

service fee, /ˈsɜrvɪs fiː/

📖Definition: an extra charge for a service provided;

💬Example: There is a service fee when you withdraw money;

traveler’s check(s), /ˈtrævələrz tʃɛks/

📖Definition: a safe way to carry money while traveling, can be exchanged for cash;

💬Example: He paid for the hotel with traveler’s checks;

bill(s), /bɪl/

📖Definition: paper money; also a statement showing money owed;

💬Example: I have a twenty-dollar bill in my wallet;

receipt, /rɪˈsiːt/

📖Definition: a paper that shows you have paid for something;

💬Example: Keep the receipt in case you want to return the item;

form, /fɔrm/

📖Definition: a paper with spaces to write information;

💬Example: Please fill out the form before your appointment;