Your local bank or credit union is likely to exchange currency for a small fee. It may be possible to deposit foreign money into your bank account.

Cashing out foreign coins is notoriously difficult because most banks and traditional currency exchanges only accept paper notes due to the high weight and low value of metal. In 2026, your best options include self-service kiosks like "Fourex" or "Coinstar" (in specific regions), which use image recognition to identify and buy coins from multiple countries at once. Alternatively, many travelers use "Leftover Currency" or "Global Exchange" mail-in services, where you send your coins via post and receive a bank transfer or PayPal payment. A popular and socially conscious 2026 alternative is the "Change for Good" program found on many airlines (like British Airways or American), where you can donate mixed foreign coins to UNICEF. Finally, many airport duty-free shops allow "split payments," letting you spend your remaining coins to reduce the balance on your credit card for a final purchase.