One million lao kip.....anywhere to change?

[Maejo Man]

Anybody know of a money exchange that takes Lao kip? It is just enough for a good feed, but I am not likely to be back there again.

[CMBob]

A million Lao kip is currently about $122.00, I believe.....which would indicate you don't often eat at the food courts!

As far as I know, the banks around here want nothing to do with Lao kip so the only thing I can suggest is to try to find somebody going to Laos and make a deal.

[Maejo Man]

A million Lao kip is currently about $122.00, I believe.....which would indicate you don't often eat at the food courts!

As far as I know, the banks around here want nothing to do with Lao kip so the only thing I can suggest is to try to find somebody going to Laos and make a deal.

That's what I thought, but worth a try. Spot on with the food courts Thanks for the reply....

[steven100]

a million lao kip, you've got enough for a few beers and that's about it................

[PREM-R]

Bangkok Bank include Lao Kip (LAK) on their foreign exchange listing, presumably they will purchase from you.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/WebServices/Rates/Pages/FX_Rates.aspx

[uptheos]

Bangkok Bank include Lao Kip (LAK) on their foreign exchange listing, presumably they will purchase from you.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/WebServices/Rates/Pages/FX_Rates.aspx

If it's in pristine condition they might.

Because it's on their exchange listing, doesn't mean they will take it.

[DaddyWarbucks]

Bangkok Bank include Lao Kip (LAK) on their foreign exchange listing, presumably they will purchase from you.

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/WebServices/Rates/Pages/FX_Rates.aspx

If it's in pristine condition they might.

Because it's on their exchange listing, doesn't mean they will take it.

Spot on.

Don't count on it.

I've always heard that it was not a convertible currency. That's why I spend it before leaving the country.

They pronounce it "keep" and that's what you do with it if you don't spend it in Laos.

[flyDelight]

I can take them over from you on 3 december

[Maejo Man]

I can take them over from you on 3 december

I am away from Chiangmai on Friday till the new year. Can do you a cheap deal before then

[bangmai]

Run an ad on one of the FB swap sites. Offer 10,000 per USD.....note there condition and denominations. Lots of people going to Vientiane from here on visa related matters.

Edited November 4, 2015 by bangmai

[dru2]

I have changed Lao Kip notes at Bangkok Bank Mae Hia and Chang Phuak branches this year. No more difficult than changing US dollars, and no raised eyebrows.

[uptheos]

I have changed Lao Kip notes at Bangkok Bank Mae Hia and Chang Phuak branches this year. No more difficult than changing US dollars, and no raised eyebrows.

Bangkok Bank will only take then in pristine condition.

[anotheruser]

Too bad I am in Bangkok right now or I would change it for you at it's real value. I live over there and don't need to make 5 or 10 bucks ripping off a fellow Farang on the exchange rate.

[JingerBen]

I always try to use Thai baht whenever and wherever I can in Laos.

The problem is that people won't usually give baht in change; and I end up with my pockets stuffed with those funky little bills.

It feels like playing Monopoly... and winning!

Then go to another country and find out that you have a lot of funny money that nobody wants.

[maderaroja]

I COULD USE A FEW FOR A KEEPSAKE. Just to say I had them. Otherwise, they may be useless.

[flyDelight]

I'm currently in Youlope, no idea how to do it.

I can take them over from you on 3 december

I am away from Chiangmai on Friday till the new year. Can do you a cheap deal before then

[ozyjon]

At least they don't have coins

[chilidog]

About 8 years ago I went to Lao and exchanged thai bhat to kip. I didnt spend it all and when I got back to Pattaya I went to one of the banks there

to exchange it back to bhat. The girl at the bank giggled and called other employees over to have a look for a good laugh.

Best way it to find someone going to Lao if not the money is worthless outside of Lao.

[csabo]

I am sure any airport exchange would take it, for a crappy rate.

[KonKorat]

wow if you decide to retire in Laos you will be a millionaire!

[dru2]

About 8 years ago I went to Lao and exchanged thai bhat to kip. I didnt spend it all and when I got back to Pattaya I went to one of the banks there

to exchange it back to bhat. The girl at the bank giggled and called other employees over to have a look for a good laugh.

Best way it to find someone going to Lao if not the money is worthless outside of Lao.

No - Bangkok Bank will take it. The exchange rate is posted on the same board as other exchangeable currencies. I checked today.

[uptheos]

About 8 years ago I went to Lao and exchanged thai bhat to kip. I didnt spend it all and when I got back to Pattaya I went to one of the banks there

to exchange it back to bhat. The girl at the bank giggled and called other employees over to have a look for a good laugh.

Best way it to find someone going to Lao if not the money is worthless outside of Lao.

No - Bangkok Bank will take it. The exchange rate is posted on the same board as other exchangeable currencies. I checked today.

It might be posted, but try to get them to take the notes unless pristine.

The same applies with many other cash currencies listed.

[CMKiwi]

Simple.....take a holiday back in Lao. Be sure to spend all your kip prior to returning to Thailand.

[dru2]

About 8 years ago I went to Lao and exchanged thai bhat to kip. I didnt spend it all and when I got back to Pattaya I went to one of the banks there

to exchange it back to bhat. The girl at the bank giggled and called other employees over to have a look for a good laugh.

Best way it to find someone going to Lao if not the money is worthless outside of Lao.

No - Bangkok Bank will take it. The exchange rate is posted on the same board as other exchangeable currencies. I checked today.

It might be posted, but try to get them to take the notes unless pristine.

The same applies with many other cash currencies listed.

I have changed modest amounts twice in the last year at Bangkok Bank Mae Hia branch - not pristine, clearly used, but not falling apart either. No problem whatsoever.