Stopped by to exchange some USD for CAD. The line stretched a bit outside, but the wait wasn't…read morebad--about 20 minutes. They could probably use an extra staff member or two, though one teller was tied up with a customer arguing about using his wife's ID. My own exchange was quick and easy. I'd definitely use them again--wait times are about the same as the Burnaby branch, and their USDCAD rates are the best I've found anywhere.

This was the only place that actually gave you a great exchange. I went around to many places and…read morethey all were around $110-115 Canadian for $100USD. This place gave me $134.50 for $100 USD.

I am a long time customer with Happy Currency Exchange…read more I went to the Richmond location to do a money transfer. I was in the middle of transaction. A middle-aged woman who served me suddenly left and served with another client for money exchange. I waited for her about 10 minutes....I told her you should let me finish my case first then next. but she said "I shouldn't come here anymore because I didn't like the way she did." And she told me to find another agency! She told me again don't come back! At that time there was not any customers and that she was very disrespectful to me! It is a real bad customer service!

Very good rates and no minimum amount, perfect for getting rid of CAD at end of your trip…read more Airports and hotels will charge much more. For example today I paid around 1.31 CAD per USD. The spot rate is 1.3, so really close. The airport one ICE wants to charge $1.35 right now and has $40 minimum. My hotel is probably 1.4 - their buy rate was 1.2 so I assume sell is equally high. The lady who helped me was friendly and inside was clean and air conditioned (a surprisingly rare thing here). Please note that the location on Yelp is wrong. They are no longer located on number 3 road. They are located in the Wal Mart plaza a little east of their old location. I have submitted this change to Yelp.

I had to wait about 10 min and service was great like one in downtown…read more There were several notifications about low inventory in advance.

Great rates when I compared their exchange a few years ago to a couple of banks and another…read morecurrency exchange place. Can't say I've done a comparison since, but judging by the long line ups, I would assume they are still the best for your foreign currency needs. They carry EVERYTHING. Just call beforehand and check that they have enough in stock if you're needing some of the less popular currency. They are also super helpful and can either order you more or direct you to one of the other branches that will have what you need. This is also one of the better locations because it's easy to find parking. My only issue was that I wish their hours were a bit longer.

Super fast and friendly service. I exchanged for Japanese yen with no issues. I'd recommend it…read moreover VBCE.

Went in to get some US cash for an upcoming trip. It's a very small space right on Granville near…read moreRobson, beside the Burger King. Walked right in, no waiting. Did the exchange quickly. However, what keeps this from being 5 stars is a rather cold and unfriendly welcome. The woman behind the counter did the exchange but showed no friendliness. Also, although I checked the rate on their website before I went in, I got less than the rate quoted. I know exchange rates fluctuate but this was a very rapid drop. Also, the owner was there and walked right past us as we were leaving, but instead of acknowledging us in any way, he averted his eyes and looked at the floor. Is it just too much effort to look at your customers and say "Thanks for coming in," or similar or even just a friendly smile? We felt completely unwelcome and will go elsewhere for future currency exchanges. How you treat your customers DOES matter.

I have been using the services of the Vancouver Bullion & Currency Exchange for the past 6 years…read moreand have never had an issue. I have been to three of their locations and prefer this one given the location. I like to exchange currency prior to traveling so I am not scrambling to get currency when I arrive in a country....and better rates here than our local banks and the airport currency exchange establishments when one lands. This one was another seamless and efficient currency exchange and a very positive experience.

Think twice before trusting Vanex with your money!…read more به هیچ عنوان شایسته اعتماد کردن نیستند. بیش از دو هفته طول کشید تا پول من منتقل بشه و رفتارشون اصلا حرفه ای نیست. اگه ادعاهای منو تکذیب کنن اسکرین شات چتهامونو میذارم. I'm sharing this based on my personal experience. A transfer from Iran was sent on September 26, and I didn't receive it in Vancouver until October 10 -- far slower than what Vanex promised. During that delay, there was no proper customer service, no clear explanations, and not even a simple apology for the inconvenience. I had to constantly follow up just to get basic updates. It felt like once they received the money, the urgency and care completely disappeared. When you're dealing with essential funds, reliability and transparency should be the top priority -- sadly, that wasn't the case here. This review reflects what actually happened to me. And if Vanex claims my information is false, I have all the chat screenshots ready and will update this review again.

هشدار جدی : تجربه بسیار بد با این صرافی به همراه توهین و تهدید از طرف مدیر صرافی که همه ضبط شده…read moreاست. به توصیه پلیس به هیچ وجه با این صرافی هیچ تراکنشی نداشته باشید. Warning to others: Vanex has shown repeated broken promises, refusal to refund, and threatening behavior. Protect yourself and avoid this company for any financial transactions. I strongly warn everyone against using Vanex. I trusted them with my money transfer, but despite repeated promises that the funds would be delivered to Iran, nothing was received. Each time I followed up, they gave excuses and refused to provide a proper answer. When I asked for a refund, they denied it. Even worse, the manager threatened me during this process -- and recorded. When the police became involved, Police advised me that others have had similar complaints and Police recommended to avoid further dealings with them.

Web site down. Phone - no reply for several days…read more Out of business? What else to say... Nothing matter when a customer can not contact a business.

Went here on a weekend and the rate was competitive. I recommend this place. The staff was friendly…read moretoo

I find the rates here quite competitive, especially for USD…read more I prefer to come here rather than the popular VBC inside metrotown. The line is shorter here and there is street parking right outside. Quite convenient if you drive and there is a parking spot available. I also like the fact you can do e-transfer or debit card transaction without extra fees. Much safer than carrying large sum of cash for changing currencies. Recommended!

This place is probably my favourite currency exchange location ever since the Richmond centre mall…read morecurrency exchange store closed. The young ladies that work here are really kind, knowledgeable, and will explain the rates to their customers. I had some random Philippine peso that was given to me for Chinese New Year, and I was looking for a currency exchange place that was willing to take pesos. But no other currency exchange locations wouldn't take it because I guess Philippine pesos isn't as popular as the euro or USD. But happy Currency Exchange has the ability to exchange Philippine peso for Canadian dollars; hence this has become my new Currency exchange place. 5/5 Also they're open 7 days a week.

Kingmark has been my go-to for Asia currencies, as they know their clientel, and it usually is…read moreChinese, and if you are coming here, they seem to have all the Asian currencies stacked, and with a slightly better rate than the other foreign exchanges, and way better than your bank. Yes, this place is at Crystal mall, but the access is on the outside of the mall on the Kingsway side, and it's a very secure place, you enter a door, where it is locked, and they are watching you, then you hear a buzzer to get to the next location which is to change your money. I have never had a bad experience here, and their hours of operation are really good, just don't come on Sunday cause you won't get anything.

I found a better exchange rate with Vancouver Boullion and exchange still a solid offeringread more

Easy transaction. Quick and simple…read more Good exchange rate. Next to supermarket so you can spend your Canadian money immediately.

Really easy and quick service. You walk in, they buzz you in the second door, you tell them how…read moremuch you want to exchange, they give you pretty good exchange rate, and then you leave happily and ready to spend your newfound Canadian in Chinatown! :D