Buy US dollars before travelling to the USA
At Prosegur Change, you can reserve US dollars online with 0% commission and collect them free of charge from one of our 18 branches in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Segovia).
Pay when you collect, by card or in cash. Our online exchange rate is better than the rate offered at the counter and is updated daily. If you don't want to carry cash, you can load USD onto our free virtual Travel Money Card.
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Currency |
US dollar (USD, $) |
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Commission on online reservations |
0 % |
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Collection |
Free from 18 branches in Spain |
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Payment |
At the branch, by card or in cash |
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Leftover dollars |
BuyBack guarantee: €6.95 |
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Cash-free option |
Travel costs to consider before exchanging your money
ESTA
$40.27 per person, including children. Apply only via the official website.
New York Metro
$3 per journey. Pay directly by contactless card or mobile phone.
Taxes
Prices are displayed excluding sales tax, which is added at checkout and varies depending on the state and city.
Hotels
Check whether there is a resort fee or destination fee. This is often charged separately and is not included in the advertised price.
Paying by card in the USA
If the ATM offers you the option to pay in euros or dollars, always choose dollars. Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) is usually more expensive.
Check your bank's fees for card payments in foreign currencies and cash withdrawals.
Hotels and car rental companies place a deposit on a credit card, so make sure you have one.
To make card payments during your stay in the United States while enjoying competitive exchange rates and avoiding hidden fees, don't forget to apply for your Travel Money Card. Our completely free virtual multi-currency card is ideal for spending abroad.
Get your USD at even better rates with our Travel Money Card
This card is issued without any funds loaded. It can be topped up once activated.
The US dollar in 2026: notes, coins and the end of the cent
Banknotes: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.
Coins: 1¢ (penny), 5¢ (nickel), 10¢ (dime), 25¢ (quarter), 50¢ and $1.
The USA stopped minting the one-cent coin in November 2025. It remains legal tender, but fewer are in circulation, and many businesses round cash payments to the nearest 5 cents.
Travelling to Latin America? The US dollar is also an official currency there
USD is the official currency in Ecuador, El Salvador and Puerto Rico. In Panama, it circulates alongside the balboa. Outside the Americas, it is also an official currency in Timor-Leste, the Marshall Islands, Palau and Micronesia.
If your trip combines several of these destinations, you can use the same US dollars.
Leaving Spain with cash: limits and declarations
- When leaving Spain: you must declare €10,000 or more (or the equivalent in US dollars) per person and per journey using the S1 form from the Spanish Tax Agency. There is no charge for making the declaration. Failure to do so may result in a fine of €600 or more and the money being detained.
- When arriving in the USA: you must also declare amounts over $10,000 to US Customs.
Traveling soon?
Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1. Select currency
Choose your currency and the amount you need. Stock guaranteed on 65 currencies!
2. Select location & date
Choose from 18 branches for a free pick up. No need to prepay your order online
3. Collect & pay
Pay by card or in cash directly at the branch upon pick-up. You're now all set for your trip!
Frequently asked questions about exchanging euros for US dollars
In Spain, by reserving online. Exchange rates at US airports are usually less favourable.
You can reserve your currency for collection from the following day at your chosen branch. However, we recommend buying your USD as far in advance as possible to benefit from the best exchange rates.
You can reserve up to the equivalent of €6,000 online.
You can sell them back to us at a branch or, if you purchased the BuyBack guarantee, get the amount back at the rate you originally paid.
Yes, with the Travel Money Card, although we recommend carrying some cash for tips.