Us Bank Notes

[ignis]

Please can an American advise,

Have 46 US $ in notes, left over from last USA Visit in 2003......... 1 x 10$ 1x 5$ and rest are 1 $ notes.

As I am thinking of Visiting Laos thought maybe could use them for the 35$ Visa, but are they still current ?

+ would Laos Immigration take 20 x 1 $ notes ?

having a sort out, forgot I had them, or could have used them years ago, feel sure my memory was not that bad 9 years ago

[noob7]

Is your leftover 'crisp and unpolluted'?

Can't tell you, how they would like 20 x 1 US$ bills (probably ), but did read about, that they need to be from 1996/7.or younger

[HHBM]

In Bangkok and at the airport it seems easiest to exchange money. I've had problems with banks, on the other hand, not wanting bills which were small denomination and not new/crisp looking. Alternatively, you could exchange THB for USD before you leave town and head to Laos.

[ignis]

In Bangkok and at the airport it seems easiest to exchange money. I've had problems with banks, on the other hand, not wanting bills which were small denomination and not new/crisp looking. Alternatively, you could exchange THB for USD before you leave town and head to Laos.

Thanks, yes, just wondering if I could use up the US $ I've had for years ? maybe in shops there ?

[Jingthing]

I've had U.S. bills get funky on me. What I did was hang them on a laundry tree in the sun and spray them lightly with air freshener. It worked to make them look (and smell) OK.

[SimonD]

In Bangkok and at the airport it seems easiest to exchange money. I've had problems with banks, on the other hand, not wanting bills which were small denomination and not new/crisp looking. Alternatively, you could exchange THB for USD before you leave town and head to Laos.

Thanks, yes, just wondering if I could use up the US $ I've had for years ? maybe in shops there ?

Whenever I've been to Laos (and Cambo) it's been a struggle to get enough small $ bills in-country for everyday use. Get some fresh $10's and 20's for the border and big purchases. Those $1's and $5 will come in very handy as long as they are in good condition. Maybe try ironing them?

You really don't want a wallet full of Kip.

[MrRealDeal]

The notes are current enough to use yes.

[bendejo]

You've probably heard the visa fee for Lao is US$35 or 1,500b -- do the math.

I would think it's best to be sure you have the proper USD, the rate for buying $ is will definitely be cheaper than having to pay the 1,500b. Once in Lao get rid of the old bills notes for kip.