Foreign Currency Exchange

State Department Federal Credit Union takes pride in offering you the most convenient, safest and secure method of purchasing foreign currency for 100+ countries and American Express Travelers Cheques in 17 countries without paying exorbitant fees found in airports, hotels and currency exchange outlets found throughout the world.

• Unsure how much foreign currency you'll need...with Currency Price Protection you can now purchase up to $2,500 USD of most foreign currencies and return any amount at the same exchange rate as originally purchased.
• Don't miss the train while you are waiting in long lines after a long overnight flight.
• Avoid unnecessary fees and inflated exchange rates in airports, hotels and banks.
• Email Reminder - not ready to buy today? Just complete the template and we will send you a reminder timed 30 days prior to your departure.
  

All foreign currency purchased online or at a branch cannot be delivered to international addresses. Deliveries will be made to domestic addresses only.

Currency Conversion Fee Claims Process
Please be advised of a September 2007 court decision related to the claims procedure for class members involved in the foreign currency conversion settlement reached in July 2006. Under the settlement, cardholders can claim a refund for a portion of their foreign currency transactions between 1996 and 2006. Click here for more details and list of Frequently Asked Questions.

If you wish to file a claim or have a question, please visit www.cffsettlement.com or call toll free at 800-945-9890.