[dondiliza]

Thought I would let you know was very happy at Chunking-- at the stall inside with yellow sign. Rate I got for USD was 7.78

The rates at other changers in Tsim Tsa Tsui and by the airport was low ranging from 7.4-7.6

[Football16]

Originally Posted by Football16

I am not sure if this is the best but I felt I got a good rate in October and will use them again in future -

Berlin Company Exchange Limited

Berlin Company Exchange Limited
Room 1703 Chinese Bank Bldg
61-65 Des Voeux Road
Central
tel: 2523 2549

Just to add, I liked their service and they are nice to deal with.

Secondly, the larger the currency (ie $100s vs $20s - in my case Canadian), the better the rate if I recall correctly. Also, if the bills are "older" they ding you a small amount. I had 3 bills they took off a tiny amount for but overall I was very pleased with the rate they paid as you will see on the website I noted above.

I have been carrying the last of my Canadian cash which I have been looking to exchange. I went to Chunking Mansion and the rates there are poor compared to the above company which is in Central.

In Causeway Bay last night, one place offered $7.07 HK for a Cdn dollar. I came home and checked and Berlin is at $7.804 - a significant difference. I hope people check this thread and this outfit's website. They moved to the 17th floor now from 12.

[Football16]

Rate paid today by Berlin was $7.809HK for $1CDN which by my calculation is a huge difference than what the local booths are paying to tourists down at the street level in HK.

This outfit is looking at the computer at the time of the transaction and it is not some fixed rate on the board of a booth manned by junior staff.

I am not trying to give a commercial here but these guys pay far more than any rates I've seen around HK and there is no fee for service on this. That is what they were giving. As the Cdn dollar rises or falls, so will the fees paid.

Do not go to the street level shops is my only message but do some checking first.

[pin]

word of warning with Berlin Currency, the place gets busy!!

i was just there (well about 20 mins ago). Line was about 1.5 hours long!! be sure to go there early if you are planning on using it.

[Football16]

Originally Posted by pin

word of warning with Berlin Currency, the place gets busy!!

i was just there (well about 20 mins ago). Line was about 1.5 hours long!! be sure to go there early if you are planning on using it.

I have not waited twice but a few minutes. It might have been people wanting to go to China fwor the holiday or some other hot currency deal where some currency is rising that day and everyone rushes in with cash.

Did you get a good rate?
Did you find as I suggest that the rates are the best around?

[dondiliza]

Was in HK 2 weeks ago. The best rate is Berlin, however, I was irritated with them since they need your original passport if you were to buy over 8000 HKD.

( I needed to change a lot since I was buying a macbook (and yes best to buy mac in HK . Slightly cheaper than in US since you dont pay for tax and shipping and the 1 year warranty is worldwide))

I went also to Chunking mansion, the rate was slightly less by only .02 cents - they were ok with having a copy of your passport!

The line when I went at Berlin wasnt too long.

Hope this helps!

[jayinhongkong]

I once went into Berlin with someone who changed a large quantity of Euros into HKD and then filled his pockets (and mine) with wads of cash. Walked out really casually and caught a cab home. He swears by it and has been using it for years.

[BettyInToronto]

This place sounds great. Do they take Canadian Travelers Cheques?

[pin]

Originally Posted by Football16

I have not waited twice but a few minutes. It might have been people wanting to go to China fwor the holiday or some other hot currency deal where some currency is rising that day and everyone rushes in with cash.

Did you get a good rate?
Did you find as I suggest that the rates are the best around?

ended up going to a place in Worldwide House. The hit there was about 6% off the spot rate.

[Football16]

Originally Posted by pin

word of warning with Berlin Currency, the place gets busy!!

i was just there (well about 20 mins ago). Line was about 1.5 hours long!! be sure to go there early if you are planning on using it.

This guy is right. I went there yesterday and had to wait a half hour. Granted it was about 1 pm where I didn't wait earlier in the morning.

The good news is that I found out that you jump the queue like many did IF you call ahead for an appointment.

I just found out too that if you search Berlin Company Exchange on Google.com.hk, the first post is mine on Geoexpat with the header best place to exchange money. Does your site knowitall get credit for that???? I hope so.