Due to a mix up at my bank, I was desperate for euros and was happy to find this business. Not only is the fee they charge super reasonable, the women at the window did very careful work and communicated everything very clearly. read more

The rate is pretty high you're better off exchanging money at the country you're going too

Very nice woman behind the counter, had New Zealand currency in stock, $7 fee for $125

I found this place from a Google search. I planned an international trip and was in need of foreign currency.I inquired about currency from my bank, but it was a 2-3 business day wait time, and I would have had to make two trips to the bank. This place was quick and the woman that helped me was so nice she explained the conversion system. You need your state Is for debit and cash transactions. Also, very friendly on the phone. I called before traveling to the location. This business is located in a plaza on the second floor. Also, I was satisfied with the rate it was only 3%. I only got $300 so it was only $3. Cheaper if I did it at the airport. read more

This business has the advantage of having currency from all over the world that you can purchase, but since it's a convenience, you are going to pay a bit more for the service. It is a very professional operation. read more

After trying several banks and not being able to retrieve the currency I was able to get my United Arab Dirham with no issues. The commission fee was reasonable and fair. They provided great customer service. read more

Great service from the young woman working here. I was referred to this location from my bank because I needed the currency sooner than it would have taken the bank to order and receive the currency. The rate was good, and the fee was as expected. read more

I heard about this place from Chase bank because I needed some foreign money immediately but was told it would take a few days for Chase to order the money I needed for the countries I was planning to visit. So instead, Chase referred me to this business. When I asked Chase if this business was going to charge me a fee, Chase gave me a business card and wrote "fee waived" on it. With this card, i was able to get the 1% fee waived from the business. Note: not every Chase will give you a card for this money exchange and waive the fee. I learned this when I tried to order money a second time. The man at this money exchange that help me was nice but was laughing at my lack of knowledge on foreign currency conversion. Apparently he expected me to be an expert at this stuff, but really, I'm terrible at math and conversion and I did not do enough research to find out the exact rate I was getting before I unexpectedly came here. Usually Chase gave me the exact exchange rate so I didnt have to think about this stuff. I'm glad this business was here because I was in a hurry to get the money I needed before traveling read more

Great service:)! EZ location, nice building & friendly customer service:)!

My experiences with this business were favorable until recently. Usually they quote the exchange rate, tell me what they will give me and what the fee will be. Their prices are usually not too bad. To be honest, everyone who changes money probably charges a fee that is more favorable to them than to you. So I accepted their fees. However, when I attempted to exchange money for a trip to Europe, I called two different times and got two different responses. That is when I decided to go to Chase. read more

Always friendly and supposedly has some of the best rates in town. Never have had long lines. Truly appreciate this business for when I travel! read more

I have to put pencil to paper and figure out the ultimate cost of converting here. I am told the rates aren't terribly favorable, plus 1% transaction fee, but you can't beat the convenience of all the world's money in one location. Need Euros? Check. Iraqi Dinar? How many? Yen? Yes! So convenient if you work in the loop. read more

While the service seemed decent, I feel like their prices are very bad, and I feel like I was scammed in how I was brought there. I, like many people, was trying to get last minute cash from Chase, to be told to go here instead where they will "waive the fee". So I was operating on the assumption that it would be a similar price to what you get from the bank, or what I would pay with an ATM, maybe cheaper than an ATM (since there's a 3% transaction fee there). NOT THE CASE. Instead, I was about to get $600 worth of Colombian Pesos when I started to get cold feet. They told me it would be at a rate of 2500 per dollar. But everywhere I had been seeing had it at 2980. I was told "this is the rate you get if you are getting MILLIONS of dollars at once, but for small amounts, 2500 is very good, much better than you can get there. This is pretty much how much the bank will charge you." I eventually decided I would ask Chase directly how much it would cost me with ATM (now, I know you might say "you'd have to pay ATM fees" but I was going to have to pay a $6 debit card fee to use a card at this place anyway). I paid them $40 to get 100,000 pesos (which is valued at about $34 today) just to have emergency cash, just in case. Got a hold of my friend in Colombia, who said that his last withdrawal from the ATM has a $3 fee, and paid out at 2930 per dollar. That means, with fees and exchange rates, by deciding to just get my cash when I get to the country, I will have saved myself over $90 by not going here. I mean I guess I should expect that from a Currency Exchange, as they clearly are a business, but yikes, a 14% upcharge is BRUTAL! Oh, and they also claimed that their exchange rate is much more fair than you can get in Colombia. And then I found out that the AIRPORT exchange rate, in the country, is 2750. So yeah, these guys are PRETTY SHADY. read more

Very quick and efficient workers! Exchange rate was decent for what I was looking for

Avoid. Not cost effective for exchanging small sums due to minimum commissions. Company is not transparent. If you have Euros, UK Pounds, or Canadian Dollars, just go to your local Chase or Citibank for the best rates. While they don't provide foreign currencies, their spreads are so low they are effectively losing money in providing the service. After reading the reviews on Yelp, I trekked over the World Money Exchange with a few Euros and pounds in hand. The attendant on the phone told me they only charge about 4.3% when exchanging Euros and Pounds into dollars (my calculation that I confirmed). When I went in person, the rate was much higher because of their minimum commission charges. It was a bit dishonest because the attendant didn't volunteer the minimum commission information on the phone or when I was there in person. It appears the World Money Exchange operates partially on consumer ignorance. Essentially, when I learned the true cost was actually more like 8%, I walked out. Subsequently, I learned that Chase takes Euros and Pounds at near spot rates. It is also shady they don't provide FULL information about their buy/sell rates on their web site. Please be transparent World Money Exchange. read more

We have been clients of the World's Money Exchange for a number of years and value their excellent and professional service. We have always been treated as valued customers with kindness and clear, careful guidance when we have asked questions. Imagine arriving in a country without the local currency and finding that the airport ATMs give only the equivalent of fifty dollar bills (or that they are empty or out of order!). And that you need small amounts of currency for tips, taxi fare, to purchase a sandwich until you find a secure ATM the morning after you have had a good sleep. This company makes the airport arrival and first day or two much less stressful than it can be. We will always return to this fine company, World's Money Exchange. read more

I was trying to exchange some Qatari Riyals and was sent here since Chase stopped taking them. After walking all the way here in the cold they also refused to take it. I hope they go out of business and you should avoid this place at all costs. read more

I hate exchanging money before going on an international trip, but I always want to do it because I feel it is less of a rip-off then when you go to the airport. I have been here before, but this time I was confused by the entrance as it has been updated since my last visit which made me a little late. Thankfully, I got to the window before they closed. What I really did not appreciate was how fast they pushed me through the process...to the point that I asked a lot of questions to slow them down. What kills me is that I had a $15 loss in the exchange and on top of that they charged me $5. In addition, once they handed me the money they closed the window even before I could recount it and put it in my wallet and walk out. That was uncalled for and honestly it wasn't even 10 minutes after the hour?!?!? I would prefer not to come here again...unless I absolutely have to. read more

I bought four ounces of gold in American Eagle coins here. Big mark up. I went to resell them here later at what was sure to be a profit and the totally ripped me off. First they took my coins and gave me a fair price with paperwork. Then the man goes back to his owner in the rear od the store and informs me that they have given me the wrong price and want to give me $100 less per ounce then they just agreed to. This price was also $25 below what they had listed on their board. So they don't honor their prices. I got taken to the cleanersa, as the saying goes. Beware! read more

A friend of a friend recommended this money exchange to me when my son was going to Australia. Very convenient LaSalle Street location in a very beautiful building. No line and great exchange rate and very low service fee for Australian dollars. Don't bother going anywhere else....do all your exchanging here when travelling abroad. read more

Not only was the rate poor, the customer service was as well. They charge significant spreads on FX transactions in addition to commissions and debit card processing fees. They also refused to let me pay partly in cash and partly on card. The only redeeming quality is that they had less common currencies on hand. read more

I called this place to ask for currency exchange service for British pounds. The guy literally does not let me finish my sentence and was extremely rude. This is especially insulting since I am bringing in a large business for this place and just trying to inquire for better rate based on the large business. In short, I won't be coming back. read more

This place is great. I wanted to buy rupees, and I called around to several places. I thought Devon would be my best bet, but several failed attempts there led to a recommendation to call the World's Money Exchange. They carry rupees (and I imagine whatever else floats your boat). The staff were courteous, knowledgeable about their exchange rates & any volume discounts, and gave good directions to how to reach them. They don't seem to be open late (4:45pm), but it's not a big nuisance. They're open from 8:45am - 4:45pm. To reach them, one needs to go up the escalators in their building. I think they are in the same building as the Blue Line CTA exit, but I'm not 100% sure. read more

I always feel a bit more excited pre-trip and more relaxed landing in another country if I already have some of the local currency in my wallet. WME is a great place to grab a few hundred Euros or pounds before a European getaway. read more

They quoted me the most competitive price including my bank and other similar currency exchange businesses. Regarding the 2-star review below, the person who wrote it is poorly informed, as nearly all banks and businesses do not exchange coins but only paper money. read more

Went here looking to buy some Euros. The gentleman was about to make my transaction but then told me a minimum of $200us in order to cover his costs. I only needed $100 as a gift for a friend going over to Europe. He wouldn't budge so I ended up leaving without my euros. read more

Good for getting the foreign currency I need before a trip abroad. Rate in store was competitive with bank, and same as they quoted me on the phone. Straighforward transaction for a decent sum of money. As for the other reviewers, most places won't exchange foreign coins, not even banks. Also do your research on exchanges from a few sources before going in so you can opt to exchange an appropriate amount of money. If these people aren't frequent travelers, they won't know these things and unnecessarily bring the rating down. read more

My bank doesn't do currency exchange so I was referred to this place. I contacted Anil by email and he gave me a very good rate for Euro/dollar exchange - very little spread between their rate and Forex. When I came to execute transaction the rate was much worse in terms of spread between WMEINC price and Forex. Of course Anil also "forgot" to mention about 1% fee they charge. Bait and Switch practice at it's best. I would recommend avoiding this business and finding more honest one. read more

The clerk wasn't the friendliest and they wouldn't exchange foreign coins, which is frustrating if you have a lot of 1 and 2 euro coins.

Indifferent, marginally passable service if you're short on time, but be prepared to pay a 25% exchange premium with a $3 service charge on top. read more

Mean people and usurer rates. The rates posted are not the ones they use, when you go there they tell you that the rates posted at their webpage are bank rates. I don't understand how they can meet the bbb standards!!!. I waste my time going there. Of course I didn't do the transaction. read more

This is as good as it gets in Chicago. I just exchanged 500€ into dollars. The daily rate, 1.39 and change, would have netted me $696. I walked out with $658, around 1.33, and comparable with any European airport. TravelX offered $596 and Currency Exchange International offered $643. read more

Quick, fast and convenient location. The man who works there was friendly and fast with the exchange. The hours are a bit difficult 8:45 - 4:45 if you don't work downtown. read more

Never a bad experience here. If you need odd currency, this is the place to get it in Chicago. I mean that. There's really no one else who can get you Indian Rupees, at least above-board. Only a handful of banks even can get you Euros at this point. read more

Person behind the glass was polite and helpful and provided a fair rate for getting currency for 2 other countries. I would highly recommend them. They provide exactly the service I was looking for, and they did it politely and for a good rate. read more