Foreign Exchange Rate FAQs

Foreign exchange rates are constantly changing. We update our rates at least once every business day, based on current market conditions. Exchange rates are subject to change at any time without notice.

While Bank of America does receive compensation from the purchase and sale of foreign currency banknotes in the form of a spread between the purchase and selling prices of the foreign currency (based on Bank of America’s cost to acquire the currency), there are a number of factors that contribute to the cost of providing foreign currency services. These include processing costs, costs associated with maintaining foreign currency inventories, insurance costs and the costs of shipping foreign currency to us from other countries. The cost factors that apply to purchases are different than the cost factors that apply to exchanges. The difference you see in exchange rates is a reflection of the differences in cost between these two types of transactions.

Once your transaction has been confirmed, the exchange rate you received for your order will not change. ^adatext

Here are tips for using your ATM card or debit card at an international ATM.

The exchange rate for international purchases and foreign ATM transactions is set by Visa® or MasterCard®, depending on your card's logo. This exchange rate is either the wholesale market rate or a government-mandated rate on the day before the date the transaction is processed. The processing date may differ from the date of the transaction.

Each time you use your Bank of America ATM or debit card in a foreign ATM or use your credit card with a foreign merchant, an International Transaction Fee applies. For specific information on the International Transaction Fees, contact Bank of America Customer Service at 1.800.432.1000. (We’re available 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; all times local.) Note that additional fees may be charged. See your applicable deposit or credit card agreement for details.