By finding the “right” currency exchange office, you can save amount of money. But the exchange rate is not the only element differentiating money changers. coChange gives you the key elements to choose the best money exchange office for you.
Bankjack / v.1. getting banks to admit to creating fictional exchange rates and charging hidden fees. Transferwise A giant bank scam in the recent news According to a recent resolution announced by the US Department of Justice, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Barclays and The Royal Bank of Scotland conspired with one another to fix…
Travelers are becoming more responsible Nowadays, more and more travelers intend to travel in a responsible and sustainable way. People care more than before about the environmental and social impact their travels could bring to the places they are visiting. According to a recent travel survey conducted by coChange (on 352 travelers), 64.3% of the…
From the closed world of computer nerds to the global financial scene, the Bitcoin has made giant steps since its creation. Let’s take a look at the evolution of a currency that’s completely virtual… The Origins of Virtual Money In the 90’s, the first concepts of virtual currencies (E-cash, digicash, bitgold) that saw the…
The company Comptoir Change Opéra based in the heart of Paris is an authentic family business established in 1955. But with the grows of the Internet in the 21st century, currency exchange activities needed to evolve as well. Thanks to the online exchange set up in 2007, the company Comptoir Change Opéra is the first…
You are leaving on holiday in a few days and you would like to change your money before leaving. Nothing seems easier! And yet, when you are in front of the currency exchange board at the currency exchange office, you get completely lost in the many columns. Don’t panic, you will soon understand. …
If there is a question that all travelers are asking it has to do with tipping. Should you leave one? In what context? How much? Since tipping is a custom found worldwide, there is no general rule on the subject, the uses being different according to the country. Often used to recognize friendly service, it…
Managing your holiday budget is not always simple. Transportation, shopping, restaurants … it’s easy to go over your initial budget. Fortunately, many smartphone applications now allow you to save money and manage your spending. Piggy, for your holidays spent with friends (free) Going on holiday with the whole family or with a group of friends?…
