Community question
Where can I exchange rubles for euros in Italy?
Theme: Banks and money · from messages of 2022-2026
The full article: cash in Italy: exchange, limits, ATMs.
In short
In Italy, you can exchange rubles for euros at exchange offices, but the rates are unfavorable and there may be fees.
What the chats answered
You can exchange rubles for euros at exchange offices, but the rates will be unfavorable. Fees can reach 25% of the amount, plus there is a service charge.
Some participants share experiences of exchanging cash rubles for euros in person. This is possible but requires trust and caution.
In Milan and other major cities like Rome and Genoa, there are exchange offices where you can make the exchange, but it's advisable to check the rates in advance.
Some users recommend exchanging rubles for euros in Russia before traveling, as it may be more advantageous than exchanging in Italy.
Built from 81 similar questions and 13 answers across 3 chats; retold and anonymised, disagreements kept as a spread of opinions.
Where to verify
The current procedure is set by your comune or the office running the service; the answers above are community experience from different years. Short curated answers on the theme - FAQ: Banks and money.
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