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Can I easily change 500 euro banknotes in Bangkok?
Is it easy to change 500 euro banknotes in Bangkok? Notes are looking clean and fine, just curious if they accept.
Answer summary
Yes, it is generally possible to exchange 500 euro banknotes in Bangkok, provided that the notes are in good condition—free from markings or tears. Exchange services like SuperRich may offer favorable rates compared to smaller denominations. However, note that 500 euro notes have been discontinued since 2019 and while they remain legal tender, many outlets may refuse to accept them in Europe. It is advisable to confirm exchange policies with specific banks or exchange services before attempting to exchange these notes.
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Bart **************
Yes that's fine. Pretty much the only choice for those these days is exchange them for other currency as the EU themselves have stopped accepting them, or you may need to get them to Frankfurt all by yourself.
Pete *******
500 euro notes stopped being issued in 2019 but remain legal tender. Many European outlets refuse to accept them.
Mike *****
OP@Pete ******
that's why I will bring them to Thailand;)Pertti *************
@Mike ****
yes I give 39 rate🙏Mike *****
OP@Pertti ************
like to have more info but I cant send u a pm..Pertti *************
@Mike ****
Chiang Rai has potentially better rates if meet people who handles large money🙏Mike *****
OP@Pertti ************
will keep in mind. Will visit BKK and continue North. No plan to visit Pattaya.Pertti *************
@Mike ****
yes few months ago I did offer 42rates🙏 We can take from small to big piles if there's someone offering. We can do deal at local bank here pattaya and you get fresh bahts to exchange or direct deposit to thai account🙏Mike *****
OP@Pertti ************
at the moment its going downhill <37, couple of months ago had 39Pertti *************
@Mike ****
rates go up and down but big notes are rear if you don't friends in bank euro zone. Banks are collecting big notes from round.. I can tell that good day you can get 45-50rates from 500 notes🙏 some like travel lightly🙏Mike *****
OP@Pertti ************
off course like to change for a better rate. But wondering why and how you like to give 39 ;)Pertti *************
@Mike ****
2.5k vs 50k in one 100 stack🙏Mike *****
OP@Pertti ************
why?
Guy ******
Yes 100%
Pétur ***********
Not sure becouse they have stopped use 500 euro. You can not get 500 euro in bank anymore
Mike *****
OP@Pétur **********
superrich website is showing 500 - 100 rate and others here say you can. Question is did they ever change a 500 note 😉 But here in my country its almost a crime to have them or use them, that's why.Pétur ***********
@Mike ****
yes same in my country when you had them. But if someone here say yes then i would ask how long ago and if he do in person. In 2007 was alot of them around.
Tin **********
Long as not damaged
Louis **************
The bills need to be free of any markings or tears.They can be very picky.
Tore *********
They do if in good condition, in fact slightly better rate than 50 notes. Id use superrich or superrich1965 hq
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