Foreign Currency Exchange

In Anchorage, exchanging currency is easy and quick. To exchange foreign currency for U.S. dollars (or vice versa) in person, travelers can visit multiple banks and money-marts throughout the city.

Money Mart
704 E. Benson Blvd.
907-770-6211
No account or setup needed. Money Mart can exchange several frequently used currencies. Bring a passport or other photo ID. Exchanges must be made in cash.

Northrim Bank
Northrim account holders can exchange several popular foreign currencies in modest denominations at any Anchorage-area branch.

Wells Fargo Bank
320 W Fifth Ave, inside Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
907-297-2732
This branch will exchange foreign currency if there is someone with a Wells Fargo account, mortgage, etc. who is able to verify.

Know Before You Go

International travelers visiting Anchorage may find the best rates by exchanging foreign currency for U.S. dollars in their home country prior to departure. In Anchorage, ATMs offer a simple and efficient way to collect cash using a bank card while traveling in Alaska. Travelers can find ATMs in most Anchorage malls, convenience stores, and other places of business, and machines accept all major cards — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Almost all Anchorage businesses accept bank card payments, too, and travelers can opt to receive cash back in U.S. dollars when making purchases at most retailers.