Although I have been able to use my bank card to withdraw at ATMS in a number of countries, and even as a debit card in some, I still like to take some cash with me. Even the lady at CIBC told me to go to Calforex, and I find that their rates are better than the banks usually. They have a location on Stephen Avenue and also at Chinook.
The main currencies like Euros are always well-stocked. A few of the obscure ones I have pre-ordered, but it never takes long for them to arrive. And you can pay debit for your cash there too.
They will also buy back any leftover at the exact same rate that they sold it to you within 30 days or something like that. That way you don't lose on the difference between the sell and buy rates.
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