Getting small bills?

[wez]

I need some lots of small denominations for tipping in Mexico (20/50 peso notes or $1/$5 bills). I usually order currency from John Lewis but this comes pre packaged so I won’t be able to request small bills. Any ideas how I’m best to do this? I usually order online to get the better rate. Thanks

[Mr Tom Morrow]

If I need smaller bills I do an online order with Sainsburys to get the better rate and opt for collect in store.

They open it up and count it out and at that stage I ask them to change everything into $100 bills apart from $10 worth of $1 bills.

Hope that helps.

[MrsEgg]

I've used Covent Garden FX many times and just send them a note saying to include X amount of certain domination and it has always arrived as requested.

[ERICSMUM]

Sainsbury’s for me too, I’ve always been given a good mix of notes.

[wez]

Thanks all.

[cartoonp]

I used euro exchange if you got one near by or order online pick up in shop and they asked how you want it .

[Blue nose]

I go into Thomas Cook store, ask how many one dollars bills they have, order that amount online on my phone and then collect straight away.

Our store is always quiet and happy to do this. Usually get 100 or 150 dollars.

[Connies Mummy]

We went to Mexico for our honeymoon last year, ordered all our currency at Debenhams loads of small denominations for tipping, was great service.

[taylaboo]

The hotel we were in changed larger bills to smaller bills at reception.

[wez]

Managed to sort out with Debenhams, thanks all.