I’m with ya if you’re going to stay for a prolonged duration or exchange significant sums. A month for me was <$500 so the hassle was not be worth it (time, ri

I’m with ya if you’re going to stay for a prolonged duration or exchange significant sums. A month for me was <$500 so the hassle was not be worth it (time, risk) but ymmv of course. There’s also FB groups for expats to get a slightly better rate from shifty brits.