You can exchange currencies, travellers cheques, euro-cheques, personal cheques, obtain credit card cash advances and money transfers from any branch of the major Banks as well as from most Bureaux de Change companies.
Exchange and commission rates tend to be more favourable at the Banks, however the Bureaux de Change companies tend to have longer opening hours and some are open 7 days a week.
Bureaux de Change can be found throughout the city centre, especially on Leidseplein, Damrak and Rokin. Those listed below offer reasonable rates, though they charge more commission than banks. Hotel and tourist bureau exchange facilities are generally more expensive. To find the nearest branch of the following Bureaux de Change companies call:
GWK Travelex
Centraal Station
Phone: +31 (0)20 6272731
Open 7am-11pm daily.
Branch:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (in the railway station)
Phone: +31 (0)20 6535121
Open 24hrs daily.
Damrak 86
Phone: +31 (0)20 6246681/6246682
Open 8am-11pm daily.
Branch:
Leidseplein 123
Phone: +31 (0)20 6221425
Open 8am-11.30pm daily.
Dam 23-25
Phone: +31 (0)20 625 0922
Open 9am-8pm daily.
Branches:
Damrak 1-5
Phone: +31 (0)20 620 3236
Open 8am-8pm daily. Map p306 D2.
Leidseplein 31A
Phone: +31 (0)20626 7000
Open 9am-7.30pm Mon-Sat; 10am-7.30pm Sun.
Automatic Teller Machines
If you have a foreign bank pass with a Cirrus logo you can get money from an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM). Some ATMs of the ABN AMRO bank also accept passes with the PLUS logo. Also check your pass and the ATM for EDC, EC and Maestro logos. Of course, you can also use most credit cards to obtain money from an ATM.
The many ATMs are usually open 24 hours per day.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted widely, but not everywhere. If in doubt, ask in advance. Cash-on-card services are available from selected American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VisaCard addresses. These cards are also accepted by all GWK currency exchange outlets and Change Express Offices.
American Express Head Office
Amsteldijk 166,
1078 AX Amsterdam,
Phone: +31 (0)20 5048504
Phone: +31 (0)20 5048666 (lost and stolen cards),
fax (+31) (0)20- 5048001
Diners Club Head Office
Weesperstraat 77,
1018 VN Amsterdam,
Phone: +31 (0)20 5573581
Phone: +31 (0)800-0334 toll free (lost and stolen cards),
fax: (+31) (0)20-5573425
Interpay Eurocard/Mastercard Nederland Head Office
Eendrachtslaan 315,
3526 LB Utrecht,
Phone: +31 (0)30-2835111
Phone: +31 (0)20 2835555 (lost and stolen cards),
fax: (+31) (0)30- 2835518
e-mail: info@eurocatd.nl
VSB International BV/ Visa Card Services Head Office
Wisselwerking 32,
1112 XP Amsterdam,
Phone: +31 (0)20 6600600
Phone: +31 (0)20 6600611 (lost and stolen cards),
fax: (+31) (0)20- 6600688
e-mail: communicatie.visa@fortis.nl
Traveller Cheques
It is handy to take some cash with you for the first few days in Holland. Traveler’s checks are a safe alternative to cash and are handy if you do not have a credit card.
