Converting euros to dollars

How to request foreign currency exchange with the Santander App

Click on "+" in the main menu to access "Foreign Currency". Then select the currency you want, the amount and the branch where you want to pick up your currency in cash.

When should I change to dollars if I'm about to make a trip to the United States?

Since this is a commonly used currency, it is more than likely that your branch has dollar notes, but, to make sure, it would be advisable to make the request a few days before your trip. You can do this by going to the branch, or using the Santander App or online banking.

If you want to change dollars left over from your trip, you can also do this at bank branches.

Do I have to present a document when I request an exchange from euros to dollars or dollars to euros?

You will have to identify yourself to exchange currencies, by way of a measure to prevent moneylaundering. When you carry out the transaction, you will be asked for your full name and ID number to accredit your identity.

How to request foreign currency (banknotes) on the website or the Santander App

You have a number of ways to request the banknotes you need, as follows:

Requesting dollars via Santander online banking

If you need to change euros to dollars or dollars to euros, you can order them on the Banco Santander website and go to a branch to collect the cash. To do this, use your password to access Online Banking and follow these steps:

Select your account.
Select "Purchase foreign currency".
Fill in the form, stipulating the bank account where you wish to charge the transaction, the amount of dollars you need, and how you want the bank to contact you to collect the cash.

Requesting dollars via the Santander App

If you need to change euros to dollars or dollars to euros, you can order them on the Banco Santander App and go to a branch to collect the cash. To do this, use your password to log in to your global position, and follow these steps:

Click on “+” on the main menu.
Select the "Foreign currency" option.
In this menu, select the currency concerned, and state the amount you want (you can do this in euros or dollars).
We will contact you to inform you of the date and time for collection.

Buying dollars at a Santander branch

You can also change euros into dollars and dollars into euros at your nearest Santander branch. If they do not have enough notes available, you can order them and go back for them when they are ready. We advise you to carry out the operation a few days in advance of the date of your trip.

If you want to change dollars left over from your trip, you can also do this at bank branches.

Other frequent currency exchanges

In addition to the euro/dollar combination, there are other frequent combinations such as:

Exchanging euros (EUR) for pounds (GBP).

Exchanging euros (EUR) for Swiss francs (CHF).

Exchanging euros (EUR) for Mexican pesos (MXN).

Exchanging euros (EUR) to yens (JPY).

Exchange and quotes for the US dollar

The US dollar is the official currency of the United States. It is the main reserve currency, and a benchmark currency for international transactions. Due to its value and importance, a number of countries have chosen the dollar as their official currency (such as Ecuador, El Salvador, East Timor or Zimbabwe), and in many other countries it is also a legal means of payment (e.g. Panama, United Arab Emirates or Qatar).