Originally Posted by
yvr76
You get better FX rates if you exchange in larger amounts ($10k +). Also, never, ever use your bank to exchange. There are brokers that specialize in this and often by just getting a bank draft and taking it down the street you'll save $100 - $200.
I was going to suggest the same..
Trading $10K currency at your local bank, will allow you nominal exchange premiums paid..