Best-to-worst rate, generally
- ATM withdrawal with a foreign card (check your home bank’s fee first).
- Casa de câmbio (exchange house) in a city center.
- Bank branch exchange counter.
- Airport exchange counter (convenient, but usually the worst rate).
How to check you’re getting a fair deal
Compare the rate you’re offered to the reference rate on our homepage converter. A gap of a few percent is normal (that’s the spread); a much larger gap is worth walking away from.
Avoid
Exchanging money with strangers on the street, regardless of how good the rate sounds — this is a common scam setup.
Last verified: August 12, 2026.