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I changed money many times in the last 2 years at the Cambio across from Times Square and was never asked for ID and never carried ID. When the Cambio was closed there were money changers around that offered a little bit less. I sometimes changed with them so they could make a few bucks but was not short changed.
I exchange my money at the Cambio beside Scotia Bank or at the Cambio inside HiLo and has always been asked for my ID/Drivers License.
I think if you are exchanging over $100us you have to show it.
So far the ATM doesn't ask for ID (grin)
The $100 might be the trigger but not necessarily. I've been told at both the cambio downtown & at HiLo that you only need to show your ID once a year so you're "in the system". After that, not needed. I usually carry mine regardless. When I automatically showed ID while changing $$$, I was told the one time info.
Why not use the ATM? You get better rates and dont have to carry your passport around?
I have been here in Negril for a week now and been to the cambio 3 times, never was asked for ID and one time I was changing $200.
i go to the Cambio A LOT and never get asked for an ID. Then again, with my baseball cap, sunburned face, fanny pack and AI wrist band, I SPELL innocent tourist as soon as Iwalk in ....;)
I will say to take your ID just in case...what harm is it??