Exchanging Money
Use these phrases when you need to exchange foreign currency at a bank or exchange office in Italy.
Key Phrases
Voglio cambiare questi dollari in euro, per favore.
I want to exchange these dollars to euros, please.
💡 Use this to state your main goal clearly.
Qual è il tasso di cambio di oggi?
What is today's exchange rate?
💡 Ask this to check the current rate before exchanging.
Ci sono commissioni per questo cambio di denaro?
Are there commissions for this money exchange?
💡 Ask this to avoid unexpected fees.
Quanto pago di commissione per questa operazione oggi?
How much commission do I pay for this transaction today?
💡 Ask this to find out the exact fee.
Desidero ricevere solo banconote di piccolo taglio, grazie.
I wish to receive only small bills, thank you.
💡 Use this to request smaller denominations.
Posso avere la ricevuta del cambio per favore?
Can I have the exchange receipt please?
💡 Ask for a receipt for your records.
Questo tasso è più conveniente di quello di ieri.
This rate is more convenient than yesterday's one.
💡 Compares two rates using the comparative form.
Il tasso di cambio cambierà nei prossimi giorni?
Will the exchange rate change in the next days?
💡 Uses the future simple tense to plan ahead.
Ho cambiato il denaro in banca ieri mattina.
I exchanged the money in the bank yesterday morning.
💡 Uses the passato prossimo past tense.
Non pago mai commissioni alte in questo ufficio.
I never pay high commissions in this office.
💡 Uses the double negation structure.