Where to Change Money in Prague? Easy & Safe + Map (2024 Update)

Keep in mind - always look at "we buy" rate. If you're unhappy with the transaction, you have 3 hours to get your money back (always keep the receipt!). Also - you can pay with your card almost anywhere!!!

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[Hybinette]

@3:04 I love how he walks in and politely greets them before proceeding to explain the scam in front of the camera :D

[frobisher]

1:05 Janek, you literally made this exchange place iconic. When I think of a place in Prague where I can get Czech crowns, I think of this exact spot immediately. They should be grateful for your job - of course they gained our trust with perfect exchange rates, but thanks to YOU tourists from all over the world know this exchange place, and I think it's beautiful <3

[HoustonKeith]

I really admire your courage in going after the scammers. They exist in every country and culture. Is your background in journalism? You strike me as a terrific investigative journalist. Well done and thank you!

[RedGirlTravels]

I went through a similar situation of getting a bad rate but I knew about the 3h law and got may money back thanks to the honest guides. Cheers for that.

[mariushaakonssen]

I've just been to prague, and used some of your tips. Thank you for honest exchange rates and a tram ride (the tourist line no 42) using the points. I love you city and your channel!

[PentagonalAntiprism]

I believe the best and easiest rule is to only exchange in places where the "we sell" and "we buy" are close together, that means that they do not have high rates in any direction of exchange! Love the videos, keep it up!

[y]

Last week I was in Budapest and was trying to search - 'Honest Guide in Budapest'. I am sure no other city in whole world has another honest guides. Hats off

[lchaffinii]

Took my family to Prague in January 2020 and used all your videos to exchange money, get from the airport to the Old Town Square, and the best places to see. Thanks for the great information. Looking forward to another trip to beautiful Prague.

[clairehachey]

Love you guys ❤ Visited beautiful Prague in August of 2017 and never got ripped off once. We were extra careful. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[katrinagenova]

i love how he is just calling out the bad exchange rates... not all heroes wear capes :)

[heathjeppson]

Saved some folks from getting scammed at the exchange office at 5:00 into the video... they were VERY grateful.

[sanderkooi]

I have actualy been waiting for this one. Thank you for your time and effort

[surojitguha]

You are doing an incredible service for travellers and making your country proud.

[oldbittercraig]

Should be arriving in two days, thank you SO MUCH for this. One of your safe exchanges is a scant 230m walk from our lodgings, so mapped and sent to phone.

[bigstackD]

Last year when I got off my cruise I had a heap of US money that i luckily won at the casino and I tried to cash it in ! It was in Sydney right on the Circular Quay and I almost got ripped off massively!! The monetary value of what I had should have worked out at about $2300AUD and they offered me $1600AUD
When I said that was unacceptable and I wanted my money back the girl got angry a little bit, I said no way that’s a rip-off give me my money back and she did everything to not give me my money back and she wouldn’t put it back into the slot and got very angry at me because I wouldn’t except her price after A bit of arguing she finally put my money back into the slot and I grabbed it out and counted it all and it was still there and she was basically telling me to F off she was so fukn angry at me Like I did something wrong.
She was sitting there on her phone when I got there so she wasn’t busy but after this I don’t even bother with these exchange places anymore I just keep all the currencies I have and I go to my bank where they actually give me the full price of its value👌🏻😁

[chiragjindal]

I can't thank you enough Man. Because of your channel, Prague is like the easiest city to explore now.

[Lexyvido]

Hello I'm Italian and I'm going to move to Prague for work so these videos are really helpful :) you are very funny too, thank you!!!

[MelGibsonSafari]

I have the same problem all the time, but not in Czech Republic, but in Poland.
I'm traveling a lot between Poland and Iceland (i have two citizenships), and because icelandic króna are very obscure, and no every exchange has that, it is really hard to get a good rate.
Be honest with yourself and just pay with cards my friends. Use exchange only if you are in emergency. And still, look up for the prices, and laws about minimal rate in each country.
Love you guys ❤

[kevinkonrad]

I'm going to Prague in September and I'm so glad I found your channel! Thanks for all the great info!

[fauzansaputra]

this is actually good tips for tourists all around the world, not only in prague.