Regardless of where you travel, you'll always need local currency.  Incidental expenses like cab fare, a cup of coffee, the newspaper or a quick meal can arise within minutes of your arrival. Such items generally can be purchased only with cash.  You can purchase your currency at your local American Express office which can be found using our branch locator tool.


Branch Locator

When planning your next business trip or holiday, look no further than American Express Foreign Exchange Services — the single source provider for all your travel currency needs.  American Express Foreign Exchange Services offers a range of products that provide the convenience and security you demand.  You can use our Foreign Exchange calculator to calculate the amount of rand you would like to redeem for foreign currency before you order.

Forex Calculator

If you want to research your destination and find out more about exchanging money and banking hours, check out our foreign exchange tips online. This invaluable information will assist you in ensuring that your trip is truly an enjoyable one.


Forex Tips

Know before you go, the American "okay" sign signifies "money" in Japan, "zero" in Southern France, and is considered a profane expression in Greece.   In the Middle East, a shared cup of thick coffee or mint tea usually precedes any business dealings. In Sweden, toasting can be more formal than in other Scandinavian countries. Never toast your host or anyone senior to you in rank or age until they toast you. And don't touch your drink until the host has said "skoal".  View our foreign exchange feature section in order to research your destination.

Forex Feature