Money exchange Monday near the Fort - bank counters or street rates
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Claire Marchand•201 rep9
Need to change money Monday near Colombo Fort. Are bank counters still the safer play than street rates, or is there a practical middle ground that does not feel scammy.
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Licensed exchange counters and banks beat random street offers. Compare two licensed boards, then change only what you need for a few days.
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Suresh Dias•1660 rep5
Count notes at the window before you walk away. Street rate miracles usually hide poor counting or old bills.
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Priyani Mendis•1498 rep3
ATMs for local cash withdrawals are another clean path if your card works — still watch for skimming shields and quiet machines.
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