These people are straight thieves. They advertise 17.899 pesos per US dollar. They show you that they charge .87 in fees and when you question them about your exchange rate, they say there's additional hidden fees on top that are not displayed on the receipt. Hopefully you guys can check the reviews before visiting this place. You're 100% better off exchanging in Mexico. according to the math, they're stealing 1700 pesos for exchanging $900. read more

SD Money Exchange - Proof of the thievery - Currency Exchange Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is a huge rip off. They have a big sighn that has a great exchange rate out front that they don't give you!! they take 10% charge without ever telling you!! Do not go here! read more

SD Money Exchange - This is the obscure sign that they have hidden in their office. They used to justify ripping off. - Currency Exchange Near Me - San Diego, California

Disclose the ridiculous 12.99% service charge to not misleading customers and disclose the net rate rather then saying we are buying at a NOT true price. read more

Rip off. They have the best signs on the street until they give you your money. They take $0.14 on the dollar in fees.

Never go to this place!!! I beg you!! they will take your money, it's a total scam!! This is a rathole and they are just waiting to scam you and take your money. Tienen cargos escondidos que no están explicados, ni claros por ningún lugar. Cuando me preguntaron cuánto dinero quería cambiar me hicieron un recibo del cual ya no me pude escapar porque me dijeron que ya habían hecho el cargo y terminé perdiendo 11% de mi dinero. Sentí como si me estuvieran apuntando con un arma y pidiéndome mi dinero. Quisé hablar con ellos para cancelar la transacción pero es imposible. Y me amenizaron con llamar a la policía . Nunca vayan a este lugar, saldrán completamente decepcionados. read more

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They are a scam. Literally! I asked "How much do you pay the dollar" his response was " What the sign says $20.199" I exchanged $500! I was suppose to be given $10,099 pesos. I only received $8,700. Keep in mind there were 2 other people behind me. Once I counted I went back to him and told him I'm missing money. He said "No i charge commission" HE NEVER SAID A THING ABOUT COMMISSION!!! I kindly asked for a refund he said he could do nothing about it. The 2 other people in line as well DID NOT receive what they were suppose to receive! We were all complying and asking for a refund and nothing! He ignored us! We stood out there for 2 hours. We were able to stop other people from coming here. Also called the police they said they can't do nothing about it and we have to take it to civil court or file a complaint with the betterbusinessburell.com read more

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They charge 12% commission I will never go back There again Once the transaction is done, they will not cancel or give your money back read more

The man in charge, came in to exchange money and they don't tell you about the commission nearly 20% there's no return on your money the can't void the transaction either, the lady helping us escaped through the back door and went to work at another place they own. read more

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Don't go they are a scam They should let you know the amount after their service fee. it said $17.79 and after service fee is $15.***. read more

Total Scam, advertise a super high rate so I confirmed it before hand. the man charged 20% commission fee and said he's not a babysitter for people. Laughed in my face and closed the window and said he was going on break. Called the non emergency police and they said they can't do anything about it and just said to go to a bank next time. I asked the man politely several times if he can just give me the correct rate and he did give slightly more once the cops showed up but still had a 13% fee. read more

Do not use this place, they will rip you off! I went to exchange 500.00 dollars as they seem to be the better exchange rate in the area, I walked in and even made a comment to the guy behind the counter, when I told him I needed to exchange that I handed the money and asked him how much would I be getting back, he handed me a printout from his calculator and I said wait this isn't even what's advertised outside, never mind give me the money back, he refused, he said it was too late the transaction was already in the system and there's nothing he can do. he said there's a commission and if there wasn't it would be clearly advertised outside. What I clearly see advertised outside is that you're paying 22.19 per dollar and I'm only getting 19.00 and some change. So I walked outside, called the police and explained, they offered to come and mediate but can't force them to refund my Money because this is a business and the only way I can get my money is through a civil court. Now I see I'm clearly being screwed so after 15 minutes or so I walked back inside, only to find the pesos in an envelope, the guy had walked away from the window and the money is just sitting there. I called for him and he finally came out asked for his name but he refused to give me even his initial so I don't know who he is but he also claimed to be the supervisor. if I could give no stars, I would! If nothing else I will be sure to report them to the BBB and will definitely be calling someone SO they can look as to why they have no limit #BSA #AML #FinCen read more

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I could not believe these liars, the guy at the front desk told me upfront there was no charge to exchange my money from dollars to pesos, I handed him $300 dollars he gave me $5,100 pesos when I calculated he shorted me $567.00 pesos I then demanded my money back and he kept arguing with me to go somewhere else and see if they don't charge "What F..... tip off" he refused to give me back my money. Please please don't be fooled like I was. Know ahead of time and make sure others don't tip you off like this asshole read more

Beware! Advertised buy/sell rate is not what you will receive! This shack charges a service/commission fee!

This place charges an exuberant amount on commission. BEWARE! DO NOT exchange money here unless you want to give away 13% of your hard earned money to these people. I exchanged $80 USD @ $21.699 I did not noticed they charge a 13% fee So I only got $1,510.25 pesos Instead of the $1,735.92 at the right exchange rate. I snoozed, don't you do the same!! BEWARE! read more

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This company is a fraud! They stole money from me. After I counted what was given to me, I notice I was missing money. I didn't receive the exact rate that I was supposed to. I informed the person that I was missing money and his response was telling me that I wasn't missing anything because they charged a fee for the transaction (a fee that I was not informed of). I asked what was the fee, he informed me that it was $0.12 cents for every dollar you exchange. I asked for him to cancel my transaction but he refused to do it. He then said to me, the only way for me to get my money was for them to buy the pesos at a much lower price. Please, Please don't give this company your Business this is a scam company. Please report to the consumer affairs. read more

Unfortunately the rating system does not allow negative stars and this business does not even deserve a single one!!! This place is a total rip off....they have a service charge of 12.99%!!!!!! DO NOT change your hard earned money at this location. Take your business elsewhere. read more

This is a total rip-off. They have a HIDDEN 12% commission fee. You find out about the fee after the transaction. If you ask for the transaction to be reversed they want to make a 2nd transaction in reverse fashion quoting you the oposite exchange rate and another 12% commission fee. I can't even believe this is legal, and it probably isn't. read more

Do not come here!! They will rob you!!! I thought I was exchanging 2000 dollars at the rate of 23.99 he ended up exchanging it at 19 and when I asked for my money money he said no that there was no refunds I told him you just took 416 dollars from me as a charge!!! I called the cops they said they couldn't do anything!! Why is this place even open!!! Do not go there!! This was my first time exchanging money in the states!! This place needs to be closed down! read more

SD Money Exchange - Currency Exchange Near Me - San Diego, California

I can't understand how this place is open ... don't come here. The actual exchange rate is 16.44 not the 18.89 as advertised read more

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There bastards are a rip off, stealing peoples money as soon as you pass it through the window, Surprise! the just chrged you 12% commission fee and you sir are not getting your money back! People work hard for their money I exchanged $900.00 and they just charged me the equivalent of $107.00 in US currency!! And their stupid receipt reads the disclosure in spanish! Like this is the USA your disclosures should be in english! read more

SD Money Exchange - Do not do business here!!! - Currency Exchange Near Me - San Diego, California

This place robs you!!! Do not stop here. They show higher exchange rates, but rob you with a 10% commission. I wish I knew. If I could go back I would. read more

If I can rate this place a zero I would, this guy talks to you cool to distract you from the fee and doesn't mention anything about the fee or the amount he is a scam so please be aware read more

Do not waste your time I'm going to this location due to the fact that They have a surcharge fee. Keep an eye out for any other locations in San Ysidro read more

From what I can see from the pictures it's the same guy so he must be the owner...... no commission but they don't say it's a 12% service feeeee!!!! Insane and he won't give it back go you when you realize how much he is taking from you. I do not understand how he is still in business. read more

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I wish I could give this place no stars ! This place steals your money! DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE !!!!!! I TRIED TO EXCHANGE $400 and they took $60 of it. They never tell you they charge you a "commission" until after you exchange your money!!!! When I tried to get my money back they say "this isn't a retail store you can't get your money back" THESE PEOPLE ROB YOU! Do not go here read more

I went to a money exchange company with a large advertisement of exchange rates. I am not from the area so I am not familiar with the tricks and cheats these companies use to lure people in and take advantage of them. I went in and exchanged 2,300 dollars. When the man gave me the money I questioned why I was short about 5,000 pesos ($300 dollars). He then laughed and pointed to a small piece of paper on the side of the window where there was very faint gray print letters with very very small font compared to the rest of the font that appeared on the same paper where it said they took .12 cents commission. Under that page there was another page with their permit information in bright black bold letters. The great difference in color, the faint gray color choice and the size relative to the other letters to indicate what their service fees are is an indication that this is done deliberately so people don't notice that until it is too late. All service companies have their prices listed upfront and in a very visible manor. This was done in a very deceiving way. When I asked him to just cancel the transaction and give me my money back he refused and said I should had paid attention before I gave my money away. He continued grinning and I asked for the phone number of the business manager and he pointed to the license permit which did not have a phone number listed. I asked again and he gave me the wrong number. I called and called and was finally told it wasn't the business in question. I asked him to write down the phone number so I wouldn't write it down incorrectly and he refused. I had to flag down a police officer and even when the cop asked the clerk to write it down he refused. The cop had to say he would write it down then and that's when the clerk cut out a small piece of paper with the number. I called the business and left several messages asking them to call me back and they never did. I am afraid because they have my personal information I filed a BBB complaint and will probably do small claims I took pictures of the publicity and the way they disclose their rates, as well as the clerk. I want them to delete my information from their files. I'm afraid the clerk will do something with my social security number and US passport information. I also want them to publicize their prices in large letters where people can see it. I would also like to see the business get a fine for false advertisement and to be investigated. I lost $300 in just a minute... this must happen to so many people. Under the current exchange rate I would had lost way less money with even the lowest paying house exchange. Please help people like me not get ripped off by companies like these. Make them responsible for their actions read more

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This place charges a 12% commission. But they dont tell you. I am never coming here again :( Rip offs!!! read more

SD Money Exchange - THIS PLACE CHARGES A 12% COMMISSION! DO NOT COME HERE! WE WERE JUST RIPPED OFF. INSTEAD OF GETTING PESO AT 18.49 WE GOT IT AT 16.27 - Currency Exchange Near Me - San Diego, California

AVOID SD MONEY EXCHANGE!!! they deserve ZERO stars. they are charging a 12% fee! yes... their posted exchange rate looks good but that is like a lighted candle to draw me in... and then after the exchange i looked at the receipt and asked... what is this 88 for? that was 88% of the pesos for me and 12% for them. what nerve! AVOID THIS PLACE! avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, again i ask you... avoid SD MONEY EXCHANGE. go to a 'no fee' cambia down the street! seems ABC across from wells fargo is ok. read more

Open your eyes, this place is a rip off, rude and bad customer service.They charge commision without specifying. FALSE ADVERTISING,w BIG SHOPLIFTERS. STAY AWAY!!! read more

Got ripped off. 11.99% service rate unannounced. No refunds. Terrible. Don't go there! Stay away!

At first I asked if they charged commission or fees. The guy tried to give me the runaround and took my cash without explaining. He tried giving me the change but I said no I want my money and I want to know your fees. He refused to five me my money and asked for my ID. I assumed it was protocol but was confused since he didn't ask for one when I first tried to exchange. He then took a picture of my ID with his phone. I'm going to see if this was legal or legitimate. Why would you need to take a picture of my ID. I was in a hurry so I made the mistake of not arguing and asking what the deal was. I will definitely be going back. All I know is that if my info or if there is any issue with identity problems I know where to go and complain. They will be hearing from me. read more

Rude, deceitful people! Do not exchange your dollars here. Not only does this place rip you off but all exchange places in and this area. They advertise as no commission yet they charge a ridiculous amount per dollar. Please avoid these places and just exchange your dollars across the border. read more

Just went there yesterday got robbed. I asked if they charged commission and the attendant said no, when I got my money I noticed that he did not gave me the correct amount at the exchange rate posted to which I asked what I was being charged, he said "you are not being charged, that is just the "TAX" I asked if I could have my dollars back he refused. DO NOT GO HERE!! read more

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I can't believe that places likes this one are allowed to stay in business, the advertise with big signs on the street what they pay you for a dollar, so then you go inside this little booth, you give them your money and you get your pesos, the problem is that they charge you 12.99 % commission, that means that they take .13 cents of every dollar you give them, please do not go to this place, I had a really bad experience today that I went there for the first time, they don't tell you about the commission, they have a posting inside, it's like a fine print, you can't really see it, when I realized that they took $65.00 dls out of my $500.00 dls I went back to try to get my money, they said they don't do that, it's probably one of the worst feelings to be ripped off like that. read more

Worst money exchange place ever. They don't let you know about the 12.99% service fee until they give you your money. Never again

Don't ever exchange money here. They tried to rob me almost 1000 pesos. I when there 6/6/16 about 1:30pm and asked the guy for the exchange rate told me there was no other charges and no commission. So I when ahead and told him if he could exchange me 619 dollars. So I did the math 619.00 X the exchange rate of 17.69= 10,950.11 pesos. But on his reciept had 9,950.00 I was getting back ?? Humm I said that there was something wrong.. I asked him why was he charging me 1000 pesos? He gave me a big story that I have to pay taxes. On the exchange money.. I was that's not true. I told him to give me my money back. I went else where.. I will never go here again.... BEWARE OF THIS LOCATION!!!!!..... read more

Same thing happend to me, I asked for the exchange rate and if there was comision, and the guy said no, so I gave him my dollars and I made the horrible mistake of doing the math when I got to my car because it seemed to me that he gave me less money than I was expecting, when I realized that in fact he was charging me a supposed "Tax" so he said, I demanded my money back, he gave me my money back after I talked to him for about 5 min, but he was very rude about it and told me to go nagg somewhere else. read more

Avoid this exchange service. This is a scam. He advertises clearly the most favorable rates on San Ysidro Blvd near the border on the California side and runs your exchange and charges a 9.1% service charge on the transaction. More specifically, his advertised exchange rates today, Aug 27, 2018, is 18.689 pesos for 1 dollar. I gave him $800, with any other exchange they give you pesos ($800*18.689=14,951.20) as the advertised rate. This individual, the one pictured in Jazmin June 2017 post below, exchanged my $800 with 13,605.59 pesos. He kept 1,345.61 and when I complained, he was quick to point at some gibberish on his inside office window that entitled him to screw me. I asked him for my money back and he said he does not refund. To be clear, I don't get screwed. I will leverage every attorney and local politician I know to put him out of business. I have already reported him to the SBA OIG fraud complaints. No guess at how many people he has done this to based on the posts below. read more