Has anybody had any problems exchanging the new 100 US dollar bills? Or for that matter, now that the new ones are out, has anybody had any problems exchaning the older 100 dollar bills? I am wondering if I should choose one or the other to bring on my upcoming trip.

No problems with either...but if have a choice, bring the new ones. In either case, try to get crisp new bill (or at least newish with the old notes).

Edited January 29, 201412 yr by OMGImInPattaya

I'm sure if you ask a few of the young ladies around town, they'll be readily exchangable!!!! (Not sure what rate you'll get though).

Since the banks or exchanges that buy the notes will then sell them to other customers, they usually won't accept bills that are damaged in any way, even if the damage is minor. They may also only accept the newest versions of the notes since people to whom they then sell those notes may only want the newest ones. So even bills that may be acceptable in the US despite minor nicks or stains or age, might not be accepted here.

In another thread someone was going on and on because a bank would not accept a torn pound sterling note (I don't recall the denomination) because of a small tear. His contention was that it would be considered acceptable by the Bank of England ... apparently unaware that the Bank of England doesn't operate in Thailand.

Edited January 30, 201412 yr by Suradit69

Last time I brought 100's over (10 grand), I ordered the notes from the US bank. I told them I wanted brand new notes still with the serial numbers in order. I got them no problem.

I'll be pleased to give you baht at the then current exchange rate in exchange for the notes (dollars or pounds) so just pm me. Thanks