Where is the nearest currency exchange?
Since Madison is not particularly near an international border and does not have an international airport, currency exchange is not an easy service to obtain in Madison. International guests should either exchange currency before travelling, or at the international airport before connecting to Madison. One downtown bank that offers currency exchange services is US Bank Madison, at 1 S. Pinckney on the Capitol Square (608-252-4000). Non-members must use cash, and a service fee is charged. Another option is Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), which take most major credit cards, but not all, and the fees may be high. There are ATMs in Memorial Union and at various locations along State Street. For the latest exchange rates, check out the universal currency converter web site at http://www.xe.com/ucc/.
