Change money

Landing on Saturday in a few weeks and I would like to get some Canadian changed into Jamaican before i check in at Rooms. Where would a good place be to do this? I will be in Negril about 6 pm. Would the cambio across from times square still be open at that time? If I had to wait until Sunday, would there be a change money option then, or am I out of luck until Monday? Thanks in advance for your input.

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Originally Posted by Stoners6

Landing on Saturday in a few weeks and I would like to get some Canadian changed into Jamaican before i check in at Rooms. Where would a good place be to do this? I will be in Negril about 6 pm. Would the cambio across from times square still be open at that time? If I had to wait until Sunday, would there be a change money option then, or am I out of luck until Monday? Thanks in advance for your input.

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I can only speak for what I did, which was use the place right next door to the hi-lo, fxtrader maybe? I was there mid afternoon, no idea about their hours.

~Moose

For the time you'd be getting in...I would have your driver stop at the HiLo in Montego Bay...located in the Fairview Mall area...tell your driver the HiLo near the movie theatre...there's an FX Trader there and they give the best rate.
I'm sure you know not to exchange at the airport...horrible exchange rate.

Or just use an ATM that gives Jamaican currency.

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Originally Posted by wrtiii

Or just use an ATM that gives Jamaican currency.

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exactly.....pull out your debit card and ur in business. No need for a cambio

If you use a Scotia ATM and bank with them at home, there are no extra charges.

Hint: before you go home, change some money and take it with you for your next trip. That way you won't be in a panic about cambios.

Stoner, there are places in Winnipeg that will sell you Jamaican currency, but at 'about' airport exchange rates.

As Bnewb said, Mobay is your best bet (cambio's in Negril closed by the time you get in). If for some reason that fails, you can always go to the China man shop and exchange there (I think they'll do CAD, can someone verify?).

hit the atm by the first craft market as you enter negril. bank of nova scotia, no charge. gives out ja dollars. simple. on your way in.

If you are a CIBC customer; that machine is at the Plaza close to Burger King on the Sea Side of the road. I don't know the Plaza name...Lisa?

There is also an FX Trader on the Hip Strip in MoBay.
I have used FX Trader all over the island. Consistent service and rates!