Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
US dollars are the only accepted currency in San Francisco; debit/credit cards are accep-
ted widely.
Changing Money
Exchange bureaus
Located at airports, but most city banks offer better rates - try cent-
rally located
Bank of America
(
www.bankamerica.com
;
1 Powell St, downstairs;
9am-6pm Mon-Fri, to
2pm Sat;
Powell St,
Powell St).
Exchange rates
Consult
www.xe.com
, a currency converter site.
Credit Cards & Travelers Checks
Some establishments will accept travelers checks just like cash. For check purchase and
exchange, visit
American Express.
(Amex;
415-536-2600;
www.americanexpress.com/travel
;
455
Market St;
8:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm Sat;
Embarcadero,
Embarcadero)
To report lost or stolen credit cards or travelers checks, contact the following numbers:
›
American Express
(
800-992-3404)
›
Diners Club
(
800-234-6377)
›
Discover
(
800-347-2683)
›
MasterCard
(
800-622-7747)
›
Thomas Cook
(
800-223-7373)
›
Visa
(
800-227-6811)
Money-Saving Tips
›
Make the most of freebies;
Click here
.
›
One day each month is usually free at SF museums, and some evening events offer steeply discounted admis-
sion; see individual listings.
