Need help with currency

[JohnOFphon]

On my last trip to the states I brought back a few thousand dollars in cash...USD

today I went to exchange for Thai Baht and was told that 6 of the $100. bills were too old.....They look exactly the same as the new bills except the number !00 on the bottom right and a bell are gold.

I tried 4 different exchange booths and bkk bank...

 

So....anyone going to the States anytime...want to buy or trade the 6 I have for newer bills????   32.5 to 1.  So 3,250 per.

 

Or maybe you want a 100 dollar bill for a souvenir?? 

Can meet at or near On Nut BTS.

 

 

[Will B Good]

9 minutes ago, JohnOFphon said:

On my last trip to the states I brought back a few thousand dollars in cash...USD

today I went to exchange for Thai Baht and was told that 6 of the $100. bills were too old.....They look exactly the same as the new bills except the number !00 on the bottom right and a bell are gold.

I tried 4 different exchange booths and bkk bank...

 

So....anyone going to the States anytime...want to buy or trade the 6 I have for newer bills????   32.5 to 1.  So 3,250 per.

 

Or maybe you want a 100 dollar bill for a souvenir?? 

Can meet at or near On Nut BTS.

 

 

AI

 

Try These Alternatives

 

•  Siam Exchange (Phayathai Road, Bangkok): Known for accepting older bills if they’re clean and undamaged A.

•  SuperRich Thailand: Some branches are more flexible than banks, though it varies by location.

•  Airport exchange counters: Surprisingly, some travelers report success at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang, especially with booths that cater to tourists.

•  Gold shops or jewelry stores: In some cases, they’ll buy USD at competitive rates, especially in provincial cities.

[HappyExpat57]

Do you have a Thai bank account? They will accept older notes. I've found SCB on 2nd road in Pattaya the most relaxed bank regarding condition of notes.

[Will B Good]

10 minutes ago, JohnOFphon said:

On my last trip to the states I brought back a few thousand dollars in cash...USD

today I went to exchange for Thai Baht and was told that 6 of the $100. bills were too old.....They look exactly the same as the new bills except the number !00 on the bottom right and a bell are gold.

I tried 4 different exchange booths and bkk bank...

 

So....anyone going to the States anytime...want to buy or trade the 6 I have for newer bills????   32.5 to 1.  So 3,250 per.

 

Or maybe you want a 100 dollar bill for a souvenir?? 

Can meet at or near On Nut BTS.

 

 

 

 

The key issue is usually whether the bill has the newer security features introduced in the 2013 redesign, including:

 

•  A blue 3D security ribbon woven into the paper

•  A color-shifting bell in the inkwell

•  Larger gold “100” on the back

[CharlieH]

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