Reserving your currency online with Paris Change, then coming to pick it up at 4 boulevard Saint-Michel: a simple process that guarantees you the currency you want, with no commission and no unpleasant surprises at the counter.
Why reserve your currency online before stopping by the store
Preparing for a trip often means juggling the packing list and a last-minute dash to the exchange office. Online reservation removes that stress. You enter the currency and amount you want from home, you confirm your request, and all that's left is to come and collect your notes in store. It's especially useful when you're looking for an uncommon currency: by letting us know your needs in advance, you maximise the chances that the money will be available on the day you come in.
Paris Change is a bureau de change approved by the ACPR (Banque de France), which strictly regulates our activity and guarantees you a legal, secure framework. We work commission-free: the rate displayed is the rate applied, full stop. That way you can compare with peace of mind before making the trip.
The reservation steps, one by one
The process takes just a few minutes. Here's how to reserve your currency with complete ease:
- Choose your operation: you're buying a foreign currency (for example, dollars for a trip) or you're selling currency back to us on your return.
- Select the currency and amount: from more than 53 available currencies, enter the sum you need. The amount in euros is calculated automatically at the day's counter rate.
- Provide your contact details: name, email and phone number are enough to register the request and keep you informed.
- Confirm your reservation: you receive a confirmation. The default collection method is in-store pickup.
- Come and collect your notes at 4 boulevard Saint-Michel, with a piece of ID. Payment is made on site.
Since the rates are counter rates, both for buying and selling, they are indicative and change every day according to the markets. The final amount is confirmed at the time of collection: remember to come within a reasonable period after your reservation.
Getting to the store and opening hours
Our only store is located at 4 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris, in the heart of the Latin Quarter. It's one of the best-served spots in the capital: Saint-Michel métro (line 4), as well as the RER B and C at the Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame station. Whether you're arriving from Gare du Nord, Châtelet or the airports via the RER, you're there in a few minutes.
Another rare advantage in Paris: we are open 7 days a week. Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. So you can pick up your currency at the weekend, ideal before an early Monday departure or after a reservation made on Friday evening.
Rare currencies: the key benefit of reserving
The most requested currencies, such as the US dollar, the pound sterling or the Swiss franc, are commonly available. However, for less frequent currencies — Scandinavian kronor, the Moroccan dirham, the Thai baht, the Hungarian forint, the Polish zloty and many others — online reservation truly comes into its own. It allows us to prepare your order and saves you a wasted trip.
A practical tip: in many countries, certain local currencies are easier to obtain on site than in Europe, but having an initial amount as soon as you arrive (taxi, transport, first meal) remains valuable. Reserving in advance guarantees you this "starting fund" before boarding.
Also keep customs regulations in mind: above €10,000 (or the equivalent in foreign currency) carried in cash when entering or leaving the European Union, a customs declaration is mandatory. Below this threshold, no particular formality is required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay online at the time of reservation?
No. The online reservation records your currency request; payment is made in store, at the time of collection, at the counter rate confirmed on site.
How long is my currency held after reservation?
We recommend coming to collect your order quickly, as the counter rate varies every day. If you have any doubt about a timeframe or a rare currency, contact us: we'll let you know the availability.
Can I also sell back currency after my trip?
Yes. Whether you come back with dollars, pounds or a rarer currency, you can sell them back to us directly in store, always commission-free and at the day's counter rate.
Ready to prepare your trip? Reserve your currency online right now and come and collect it 7 days a week at 4 boulevard Saint-Michel, a stone's throw from the Saint-Michel métro and RER.
