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Exchanging large denominations for smaller ones - Dubai Dirhams

I have some 500 Dirham notes that I would like to change for smaller denominations before I go. Went into Hays who said they can't do it. Any suggestions?

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  • Obviously_the_best
    Obviously_the_best Posts: 4,086 Forumite
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    edited 13 March 2014 at 7:43PM
    I honestly don't think anyone will before you go, as there's no benefit to them, unless you find a very friendly local currency exchange, preferably not a chain one.
  • Kernow666
    Kernow666 Posts: 3,480 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    best place would be at the airport , go to a travelex desk and ask , i did once when i had some large Hong Kong Dollars at heathrow
    "If I know I'm going crazy, I must not be insane"
  • zerog
    zerog Posts: 2,478 Forumite
    If you live in London any of the BDCs on Edgware Road will do it for free

    Some airport BdCs may try to charge you a fee
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