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Best and fast change Espana puerta del sol 12 in in madrid is scam rip off dont go here they steal your money they dont mention rate verbally after they make you sign they charge very high commission 30% i exchanged 300 us dollar they gave 200 euro i told this is not what we agreed they said you signed rip off government spain should close the business dont go there yyyy

this place is a scam. do not exchange money here. we exchanged $100 us dollars here and received $58.80 euros. they charge a feee, but that is not posted anywhere except for a small print piece of paper to the side, which was pointed by this woman after the transaction was done. she refused to undo the transaction.

Watch out!!!. This Best and Fast change kiosk which you easily see them all over Italy are big crooks, with a license to steal your money, very trickily and sure they are unscrupulous people work for a crooked company. I lost 36£ in a few seconds when I change a $100 to Euro. I did ask the cashier how much I would get for $100, he said 95£ but he gave me just 59£ - when I refused to accept that change, the cashier said NO refund as I bought perishable food, not dirty currency. I called the Carabinieri and they try to void the transaction but the Cashier refused. So I went to the Carabinieri station and filed a report, but still, I could not get my money back, that country is corrupted from the little person on the street up to the biggest head .....WATCH OUT THAT CROOK COMPANY IS AFTER THE TOURIST. I advise the American people to report that company to yelp.com and Tripadvisor.com Prof. Dr. Luigi Pavone www.luigipavone.com
1 year ago
It's a scam! 200$ exchanged for 120€ They steal your money. Be aware! When we asked to cancel the transaction and cancel the exchange, the representative refused and said she couldn't do it. They steal from tourists. read more
6 months ago
I used this company in Rome. I gave the agent a $50 bill and received back 27.70 in EUR. Almost a 50% loss. I hope by writing this review others can be spared. The problem is you really don't realize this until it's too late read more
1 year ago
I was ripped off For $120 I received 77 euros The exchange rate was 1.10 I don't notice until I was gone I wasn't sure of the exchange rate Is that a service charge?? read more
1 year ago
Best and fast change Espana puerta del sol 12 in in madrid is scam rip off dont go here they steal your money they dont mention rate verbally after they make you sign they charge very high commission 30% i exchanged 300 us dollar they gave 200 euro i told this is not what we agreed they said you signed rip off government spain should close the business dont go there yyyy read more
2 years ago
THEY ARE SCAMMERS!! Do not go to these prior they rob your money if you do not speak their language and refuse to return your money we gave them $200 and before we even signed they refused to return our money. read more
2 years ago
Rip off. Charged a lot of extra hidden fees with no explanation on the receipt. Scammers
4 years ago
POST office NO FEEs for exchanging money . No hassle no thieves like the ones that work in the RED kiosks called Best and Fast because its best and fast for them to rob you . I rate this scam place Zero stars. read more
2 years ago
DO NOT exchange money here. These people are thieves!!!!!!!! Convince you to change money for a better deal without telling you they are charging an additional 20 percent on ever dollar you are exchanging!!! Horrible service. Robbing people left and right! read more
5 years ago
Do not change money here, total rip off, they finish the transaction then you see how bad you got ripped off, then they won't refund. read more
2 years ago
they are in the business of robbing! disregard the exchange rate they post, your getting stolen from regardless. I exchanged $100 USD and got 59 Euros in return. when I tried to dispute it she said the transaction had already gone through and she explained it to me, WHICH SHE DIDNT. don't go here. and please warn people to stay away. read more
4 years ago
Ti fregano di brutto. 27 per cento ti prendono ! Don't go to this place. They are scammers! Even if their business is in the airport, don't go there. read more
3 years ago
this place is a scam. do not exchange money here. we exchanged $100 us dollars here and received $58.80 euros. they charge a feee, but that is not posted anywhere except for a small print piece of paper to the side, which was pointed by this woman after the transaction was done. she refused to undo the transaction. read more
3 years ago
Crooks at this place they charge crazy fees be careful ... Go to post office no fees ..
6 years ago
Watch out!!!. This Best and Fast change kiosk which you easily see them all over Italy are big crooks, with a license to steal your money, very trickily and sure they are unscrupulous people work for a crooked company. I lost 36£ in a few seconds when I change a $100 to Euro. I did ask the cashier how much I would get for $100, he said 95£ but he gave me just 59£ - when I refused to accept that change, the cashier said NO refund as I bought perishable food, not dirty currency. I called the Carabinieri and they try to void the transaction but the Cashier refused. So I went to the Carabinieri station and filed a report, but still, I could not get my money back, that country is corrupted from the little person on the street up to the biggest head .....WATCH OUT THAT CROOK COMPANY IS AFTER THE TOURIST. I advise the American people to report that company to yelp.com and Tripadvisor.com Prof. Dr. Luigi Pavone www.luigipavone.com read more
4 years ago
Can I give no stars ? Definitely there to take advantage of tourists... told my husband a flat fee and we asked about a % and they confirmed it was only a flat fee of 9.90. Once they took our money they only gave us back 80% after conversation plus the 9.90. Just Waiting to steal from Americans do not go there!!!! read more
4 years ago
Yes, today I exchanged 300 US dollars and received 216,65 euros. Exchange rate is 1.06 euros per dollar. They took 90 euros more . Robbery to the max, praying on tourist. Terrible business. Italian police should protect the tourist as well. read more
4 years ago
If you could give zero stars I would. I asked for a reversal of my cash transaction and he pointed to the tiny sign at the bottom. If you are desperate go here. Otherwise check yelp reviews for a legitimate exchange. My fees came out to almost one third (1/3) loss to this outfit. read more
6 years ago
Total rip-off! Their sign said 1.24 but the gave us 1.6 with no explanation. It works out to 25% "commission" which is outrageous! I felt like an idiot but thankfully only changed $400.00. Other exchange kiosks at least admit to a 13.9% commission which is bad enough. These people should be avoided. read more
7 years ago
Absolute horrible scam! They lie to you and tell you you're going to get this cheap rate. Lady said she's cut me a special deal if we have her $1000 USD or more. Rate was to be 1.15. She gave me a sheet saying we only get $689 instead of $870, and I told her that was incorrect and we don't agree. We didn't agree to sign any paperwork and she refused to give us our money and said too bad, we can do this in Italy. The police are in on it too, they receive kickbacks. TOTAL SCAM!!! You should run from best and fast money exchange in Italy, overall it's a very corrupt country still.... Italy has Great gelato and food but don't get deceived this is still a 3rd world country, you could never do this to someone in Germany, UK, United States, etc. They did this to us in Venice, Italy. Please AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS! read more
7 years ago
It is a robbery, not just a scam. They charged 19.9% of your exchange money, and then charge 9 euro (yes, 19.9%m which means, if you exchange $100, they will get the money fewer than $70 worth of euro). The staff also showed an extremly bad attitude, scolded at me and my girlfriend when we try to argue with her. Please don't exchange money with them, and please spread the words to your friends and family who wants to visit Florence! read more
7 years ago
Scam. Scam. Scam. She said she needed to see our cash before she could tell us if she could convert it and before she knew how much it was worth. As soon as the money goes to her she wouldn't give it back. Massive fees and charges. Stay away. read more
9 years ago
Used The Exchange place called Best and Fast @ The Venice airport. Well, I found the attendant to be rude due to my not using Italian. When speaking to him. Then he proceeded to think he was helping me by ripping me off by using his service. For receiving 300.€ off my credit card it costs me $388.60 on my card. In which I found out it's not an extra charge for converting. Just a charge for pulling out cash. Ugh, why can't people just be cool and honest. I hate that yelp has me giving any rating. When a rather give no stars. Damn Him read more
4 years ago
Scammers don't ever use them. They will charge a flat fee plus commission.
7 years ago
I wouldn't even consider using them in the future. I gave them $100 US and per the large sign above the clerk's head was expecting about 87 Euros. He hands me 52 Euros. When i asked him about the sign above his head, he referred me to a much smaller, rotating sign way at the base of the large sign, and that smaller rotator advised periodically that they charge outlandish commissions. So basically a bait and switch. I think they sit in a protected cage not so much for thieves coming at them, but to protect them from irate customers. This outfit is swarmy. The taxis take credit cards if you need to get out of the airport. read more
7 years ago
Do not go to this place.big scam.they hid the cost and percentage. When i gave the money they say still wouldn't say the cost untill it was finalized in the computer .i asked for my money back they said no. read more
3 years ago
the worst place to exchange money. absolute rip off. rude. I did not sign. would not give money back. SCAM
8 years ago
This place is a total scam!! She lied to my face about the fees and what the exchange was. I am a total idiot for not following my instinct and walking out of there. Instead I ended up with $347 euros after handing her $525. Why did I do this to myself?! read more
8 years ago
They are a ripoff. They don't tell you about their fees and commissions. My daughter used them and I immediately went back because it was not the rate quoted. The girl pointed to a sign that mentioned their fees and said we should have known. They are misleading and therefore dishonest read more
7 years ago
This is a SCAM. They charged me 40 euros extra for a service charge that they didn't tell me. It said 188 on the ticket and he's like that's how much u are getting and I'm like I asked for 150 he's like that's the standard and I'm like ok. So I'm expecting to get 188 yet I got 150 and so I got pissed. So he charged me 210 US dollar for 150 Euro. It's ridiculous. He also wouldn't give me my moment back. Who can I report this to? read more
7 years ago
Scam scam scam! This place is horrible they hide commission they take your money then they deduct all their fees which is 20% , I ended up calling the police on them but they were not helpful spread the word and make them go out of business because they're bunch of fraud and scammers read more
8 years ago
Arrived in Bari and needed to obtain Euros so quick stop...total ripoff! Do not use this company in any location! Exchanged at 1.62 when rate was much much less! read more
9 years ago
They are a scam. They don't tell you about hidden fees. They claim an exchange rate to me of 1.192 according to their digital board. What they ended up paying out was equivalent to a 1.62 rate after their fees. It's a total ripoff. DO NOT COME HERE read more
7 years ago
I was at the facility on November 25, 2018 and had a currency exchange for $300, the customer representative was deceiving and didn't explain the currency exchange fees and percentages. I exchanged 300 US dollars and received a $188 euros. I was very upset and disappointed. Overall the representative was rude and didn't explain the rates and implications involved!!! read more
10 years ago
Rip off!! Thieves! ! They have no shame charging €300 for $1000 exchange as a fee. They take advantage of foreigners. RUN AWAY!! When I called to complain the smart ass wouldn't give me his name and told me it was not his fault and that they have to charge because they're in the airport. I hope they get closed down!! Their FEES are ridiculous. read more
12 years ago
I got cheated by Best and Fast Change as well. I exchanged 60 pounds only to get 44.55 Euros back. How absurd can this be? Apparently, they charged me 22.17 Euros for using their money-changing services. Please avoid them at all costs. read more
8 years ago
Scam outfit - I join the club of being ripped off. I have my receipt for the exchange and they tacked on over 18%! I am disputing the charge with my bank and let's see what they say about the non-disclosure of fees. I will aggressively pursue this for a refund for the differential. read more
10 years ago
Rubbish and disgusting thief! We exchanged 500 eur with 500 pounds, and they did't tell us about the truth. Liar! Never go there!
8 years ago
Warning! Do not go near this place. They quoted me 160 euros for $235.00. When I told them to forget it that they were way too high they changed their price to 160 euros for $200.00. Used my debit card and got a "cash disbursement" receipt verifying the transaction for the agreed upon $200.00 with "SPECIAL DISCOUNT" stamped on the bottom. Got home and reviewed my charges and discovered they charged me the $235.00 plus an additional $7.07 in a separate transaction. Do not go here unless you want to get ripped off. read more
12 years ago
I was ripped off by this place too, the office near the ponte vecchio. The woman kept talking the whole time to distract me from her charging very high fees. She refused to reverse the transaction when I complained. BEWARE! read more
10 years ago
This place was a scam. A lot of hidden commission not disclosed before the transaction. STAY AWAY.
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Via del Termine, 11
50127 Florence
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8 years ago
THIEVES!!! DO NOT USE THIS PLACE!!! THEY ARE THIEVES!!! I had cash and asked the woman that I wanted to exchange 300 dollars, she said it would be better to do 500 because I will get a better rate and she will let us return the euros at the same rate. We accepted that, she said that if we use credit card we will get 1.16 rate instead of 1.08 so we decided to do it. She gave me 300 euros back and a receipt that says 366 dollars. Never gave me the promotion for giving the euros back at the same rate and she said that it was not 500 (as she told us, it was 1800) so I asked for the money back and she said NO, we never give any money back. I asked for a number to call and she said they don't have numbers, I asked her for her name she said she doesn't have a name. And the worst part: I CHECHED MY ACCOUNT AND THEY WITHDRAW 440 DOLLARS !!!!!!! THIEVES, THEY ARE THIEVES!!!! I emailed them and all they say is that the transaction was made following the regulations of Italy!!!! NEVER use this place! They will steal from you!!! read more
9 years ago
This Best and Fast Change is a THIEF in Florence, Italy! Be beware! They are all scam! They cheat us by not informed you how much they will charge you for the fee. They told me the rate for USD to EUR is 1.28 only, without tell me there is other hidden fees; then they asked me to give them the money thought their window which i gave them 600 USD and then they return to me only 362.70 EUR. And They give you a received which not written any exchange rate on this. And they will never return my money as they said they couldn't since I had handed the money through the window! THEY ARE TRULY A THEIF! POOR THAT FLORENCE COUNCIL/GOVERNMENT STILL LET THIS CHEATER "BEST AND FAST EXCHANGE" THERE TO CHEAT TOURIST LIKE US! read more
11 years ago
No stairs for tourist trap. The worst experience I've ever had. Cheating and Fraud. The casher explained only about exchange rate - not about expensive 19.90% service fee and €9.9 fixed fee. I changed $300 but I received only €180. I tried to cancel the stupid transaction before I received the bills, but the casher couldn't cancel it because of their security reason that I couldn't understand well and I was forced to receive it. I consulted with the police, but they are useless. Don't use this exchange shop. I saw some other shops near tourist spot. 詐欺です。日本人の皆さん気をつけて下さい。20%以上の手数料を取られます。 read more
7 years ago
Organised crime company!! Please stay away from these places in Spain, as I never encountered such a scam in over 15 countries I've been to! Even if I asked how much I'll get, the cashier smiled, pointed to the rate on the wall and did not mentioned anything about the £70 commission and fees for £320 exchange to euros!!! This is worse than street theft, because with a thief you at least hope he'll be caught or suffer consequences, while this business steals money from tourists every single day and gets away with it!! If anyone knows the legal way to go about this please advise read more
7 years ago
Do not under any circumstances dare to enter this currency exchange office. It is a tourists nightmare come true. They offer to exchange your currency but rob you quietly. They were the only real theives i emcountered in all Italy! Sadly they were the last people i thought would be theives! Make no doubt! They are full on blatant uncaring theives. Do not deal with this office under any circumstances. A guy standing under a street lamp wearing dark glasses in the dark will be more honest and trustworthy. Tourists beware " Best and Fast Change( really italys best robbers!). read more
12 years ago
Best AND Fast Change - beware! CROOKS of the worst kind! Exchanged $300, got 168 Euros after being quoted a rate of 1.31. I asked why. Got a receipt with a 20 Euro fee, another 10 Euro fee and a 58 Euro fee!! None of this was disclosed prior to exchange or listed anywhere. When we asked for our money back she refused insisting the transaction could not be reversed. There was no recourse. The girl admitted twice, to my face, that she was a liar! Ruined our perception of Florence. Do NOT use these people for exchange! Horrible experience. read more
3 years ago
Don't get ripped off. These people are thieves! The best way to exchange currency in Italy is to use your debit card at official ATMs after your arrival. However, you may be subjected to some commission and conversion fees. You should also convert some money before you leave your country. Consider the other options only in cases of necessity. Another option is the post office. Make sure you ask how much you will get before you give them your money! read more
13 years ago
SCAM ALERT!!! DO NOT EXCHANGE MONEY HERE OR AT ANY LOCATION. They quote you a decent rate and charge 18percent extra and do not tell you. I did not sign my receipt and told them I did not want the transaction and they would not reverse. They outright lie to you about their fees and try to recruit you away from ATM Machines. This business is not ethical!! read more
7 years ago
This is a scam not a business in Florence. An office servant convinced me to exchange more than I wanted promising a better rate, and then I discovered that she charged me 19.9% commission plus a surcharge. When I discovered this and demanded money back I was told No refund. A street mugging in a daylight behind a bright signage. Shame for the Italians. read more
8 years ago
Deceptive company. I saw a man exchange $10,000 and nearly lost his mind when they handed him 6500 euros. Police were called and there was nothing he could do. They must have ties to organized crime as Italy condones this. I wish I could give them a Zero as 1 is too high. Go to your ATM. Do not use this company! read more
10 years ago
A RIP OFF!! Shameless business practice of charging 19% commission. It is 'legal' theft in broad daylight. The outrageous fact is that the airport allows them a monopoly with such predatory practices - the only logical conclusion is that the airport is in on the scam. A blot on Tuscany and Italy. read more
9 years ago
Bastard thieves If anything like karma exists, I hope that the people that run this business have the greatest plague run through their own lives and hope that the business implodes along with the thieves that profess to provide a service to ordinary hard working people. Thieving bastards read more
7 years ago
Watch out people for these scamers they are everywhere in Rome. They will steal your money and pretend like nothing happened. I hope someone will stop this fraud company from stealing people. Its a shame to ruin peoples vacations by stealing from them. I am so disappointed. STEALERS! read more
1 year ago
Do not use this place to exchange. They are all criminals in uniform. They ripped off an old lady and one employee ran off trying to hide. Beware of anyone in this uniform and here are some of the faces. $100 usd got $50 euros, exchange rate was 88 to 100. read more
10 years ago
This is a con outfit. Never use them I have been charged £77 for 500 Euro withdrawal from the "Best and Fast Change" shop near Duomo (Florance) Exact address is below Borgo S. Lorenzo, 16/red, 50123 Firenze, Italy read more
2 years ago
They are scammers ! Hiding the 20% fee after you gave them the money for exchange. Then they refuse to cancel the transaction even you told them you haven't signed the agreement. read more
3 years ago
too bad there is "no star" selection. never ever visit here for money exchange. my opinion they scam you. AVOID this place at any cost and save your money read more
2 years ago
i saw the Video where a Channel named "Honest Guide" made a video about them and Thanks to them I can tell 100% that this place is a scam ran by frauds read more
2 years ago
They are thieves. Please stay the heck away from them. They charge 20% service charge and they don't tell you up front. They need to all be arrested. read more
8 years ago
These are ordinary thieves. We've also been cheated by them. 40% hidden commission. They do not want to give away money. Inform the Police !!! read more




















