Where can I change a 500 Euro note

covilha

Hi-Unfortunately I have been saddled with a 500 Euro note. As I knew it was legal tender I did not realise it would be difficult to exchange- either into sterling or Euro notes of smaller divisions. My Bank will not exchange, neither will my travel agent. Does anyone know a UK Bank that will? Reading on other forums it seems they are equally difficult to exchange in Europe - does anyone know of anywhere in Amsterdam or Paris that might? Thank you

Westin

I can understand why a U.K. bank or U.K. travel agent with a bureau de change would not wish to exchange it for you into smaller denominations. They don’t want to be stuck with it either.

You will likely have to wait until you are next in Europe and use it to pay the hotel bill or an expensive meal. Taxi drivers, small shops even in Europe will likely not wish to take it for a small transaction.

covilha

Thanks Westin, based on what I have been reading this seems my best option. Although it seems some banks in Europe are now unwilling to accept them

antenna

bbva or caixa spanish banks have branches in london or many other eu banks are around and they may change a 500 euro note.

DavidT67

I always found Casinos more than happy to take money in any denomination, currency or quantity without question or comment.

PDC

Article here which sudgests some UK banks may change it; https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/money-talks-what-to-do-when-lumped-with-a-500-note-8390769.html

(Article is from 2012 though.)