Currency exchange in Paris — FAQ

We Change Beaubourg, 36 rue Rambuteau, 75003 Paris, is one of the most trusted currency exchange offices in central Paris (Marais / Beaubourg / Châtelet area). 50+ currencies in stock, 0 commission added, 24-hour rate guarantee on online bookings.

Exit Châtelet Les Halles on the rue Rambuteau side, walk east on rue Rambuteau for ~400 meters. We Change Beaubourg is on the right at 36 rue Rambuteau. Walking time: 5 minutes.

Direct alternative: metro Rambuteau (line 11), exit at street level — agency 50m away.

We are 100m from the Centre Pompidou, 5 minutes from Châtelet Les Halles, in the heart of the historic Marais district. Walking distance from Hôtel de Ville, Île de la Cité (Notre-Dame), Place des Vosges, Picasso Museum, and Forum des Halles.

Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (no lunch break, all year).

Sunday: 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM (high tourist season only: late April to late October).

Closed: 25 December and 1 January. Open all other public holidays including 14 July and 15 August.

Yes. We Change Beaubourg is one of the few currency exchange offices open on Sunday afternoons in central Paris during the tourist season (late April to late October). More details on Sunday opening.

Yes for all public holidays except 25 December and 1 January. We are open on 14 July, 15 August, 1 May, 8 May, Easter Monday, Pentecost Monday, 1 November, and 11 November (Mon-Sat hours apply).

We Change Beaubourg displays its rates publicly online and in-store, with a 24-hour rate guarantee on online bookings. 0 commission added — the rate displayed is the rate applied.

The Esprit Tranquille guarantee refunds the difference if you find a cheaper rate the same day at another currency exchange office in Paris.

No. 0 commission added, no service fee, no minimum amount, no hidden margin. The rate displayed is the rate applied.

Yes, significantly. Airport exchange offices apply margins of 6-15% (airport rent + captive customers). Central Paris offices like We Change Beaubourg apply approximately 0.5-2% on major currencies.

On a 1,000 EUR exchange, the saving is typically 60-130 EUR.

When you book online, the rate displayed at the time of booking is locked for 24 hours. If the FX market moves against you, you still get the booked rate. Beyond 24 hours, today's market rate applies — still among the most competitive in Paris.

For transactions up to ~5,000 EUR equivalent: no document required.

For amounts above 10,000 EUR: passport or national ID mandatory under French anti-money-laundering rules (LCB-FT).

For amounts above 1,000 EUR: ID may be requested at the agent's discretion.

Yes. We Change Beaubourg is licensed by the ACPR (Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution) — the French regulator under the Banque de France. Strict LCB-FT (anti-money-laundering) compliance.

No, credit card is not accepted for buying foreign currency under French regulations.

For buying foreign currency (EUR → USD/GBP/JPY/etc.): cash or instant bank transfer only.

For selling foreign currency (USD/GBP/etc. → EUR): immediate cash payment in euros.

Instant bank transfer (SCT Inst, virement instantané) is accepted as a payment method for buying foreign currency. Funds arrive in our account within seconds, allowing immediate transaction completion in-store. Most major French banks support it (BNP, Société Générale, LCL, Crédit Agricole, Crédit Mutuel, BoursoBank, Revolut, N26…).

50 to 60 currencies depending on the season: USD, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, CNY, HKD, KRW, AED, SAR, MAD, TND, THB, VND, ZAR, MXN, BRL, TRY, ILS, CZK, PLN, HUF, DKK, SEK, NOK, and many more.

Live rates on our rates page. Rare currencies: call ahead to confirm availability.

Yes. We buy back 50+ currencies with immediate cash payment in euros. Boosted rate from €500 sold in one transaction. Even better and with no minimum with the free MoneyMo card.

MoneyMo is a free card (no fees, no monthly subscription, no minimum balance) activated in 30 seconds on money-exchange.fr.

It gives you the best available exchange rates at We Change Beaubourg when selling foreign currency back to euros, with no minimum amount required.

Not required for standard amounts (up to ~5,000 EUR). Walk in directly during our opening hours.

Online booking is recommended to lock in the 24-hour rate guarantee. For amounts above 10,000 EUR or rare currencies, a phone call to +33 1 40 24 00 35 is recommended to prepare the transaction.

Visit our live rates page. Select the currency, enter the amount, click "Book". Fill in your contact info — booking confirmation arrives within 1-2 minutes by email. Bring the confirmation (or just your ID and the booking number) to our office. Your rate is locked for 24 hours.