Schiphol Currency Exchange – Amsterdam Airport (AMS)

Amsterdam Airport currency exchange rate

While planning a trip to the Netherlands, it is important to consider the amount of money you will have to spend on your journey. If you are not in Europe now, make sure to pick up some euros.

At Schiphol Airport travellers can spot special currency exchange desks, where foreign currency can be swapped for euros. Self-service banking outlets, such as ATMs, are available for the same purpose. Banking services help to solve the problem of the new-arrivals at Schiphol Airport.

Don’t forget to check the exchange rate in order to calculate the exact sum of money you are going to receive. To do so, you can use the currency converter on this page. This converter contains the latest information about the exchange rates.

Options for currency exchange in Amsterdam Schiphol

At the airport, travellers have access to ABN AMRO or GWK Currency Exchange/Travelers’ Checks. Their branches offer quick and convenient banking operations. 8 facilities function on the territory of the airport. They are located either before or after passport control checkpoints. It is also possible to order banking services in advance at +31 (0)20 4466662. The orders are paid upon collection at the money exchange Amsterdam Airport desks.

The premises of the airport are open 24/7, but the banking services are available from 6 am to 10 pm in winter and from 5 am to 10 pm in summer. There are several payment methods to choose from - cash, credit cards, or via a Dutch bank account.

For currency exchange at Schiphol you can also go to GWK Travelex Currency Exchange, which has a reputation as the world’s most reliable currency exchange company. GWK Travelex provides exchange services at:

1. Pre-security area. Go to Arrival 23, to hall 3. You will see the first GWK Travelex desk before the passport and ticket control. If you have any questions. To get in touch with the specialists use tel. +31 (0)20 653 5121 or fax 5008.
2. Post-security area. The service desk is at your service at Departures. Find your way around after passport and ticket control points, at transit passage, at the lounge 1 - pier B/C. Telephone and fax number for more detailed information: +31 (0)20 316 2090 /fax 2099.

This option serves as an alternative to ABN AMRO currency exchange at Schiphol. At GWK Travelex Currency Exchange, you can order travel money online as well, and enjoy the best exchange rates and 0% commission.

Travelex money exchange at Amsterdam Airport

Travelex offers the most beneficial Schiphol currency exchange rate for their clients. Using their service, you can choose from more than 50 foreign currencies. You can either pick up the amount of money you need at the service desk or ATM on the day of departure from AMS, or you can order the service in advance on the Travelex website. The pre-ordered currency will be provided to you at the currency exchange centre at Amsterdam Airport. Travelers can pick up their pre-ordered currency at any service desk located after or before the security areas.

Travelex service desks don’t work on a 24-hours basis. Every bank subdivision has its own working hours. Here is the list of exchange shops situated in after-security areas.

• The Travelex exchange office at GH hall works from 8:00 to 17:00;
• The Travelex currency exchange counter at Lounge 1 has working hours which start from 6:00 and end at 20:00;
• The Travelex bureau de change located at Lounge 2 is available for clients from 8:00 to 17:00;
• The Travelex exchange office at Lounge 3 is open from 8:00 to 17:00.

A GWK Bank service desk which is available before security is located at Plaza. It offers banking services from 6:00 to 20:00.

GWK Travelex’s Schiphol Airport banking service points offer a great choice of foreign currencies. There are, however, some cases where the necessary currency is not available. In this event, you can use Cash Passport for money exchange at Amsterdam Airport. The rest of the foreign currency left after your journey can be swapped via the service.

Banking services and ATM at Schiphol Airport

ING, ABN Amro, and Rabobank are the most recognized banks in the Netherlands. These bank facilities have similar working hours, running from 9.00 am till 17.00, and some are available on Saturday mornings. ATMs of different banks are at your disposal to exchange money at Schiphol. If you don’t want to be charged a fee for money withdrawal, use the ATMs of such banks as:

1. ABN-Amro;
2. ING;
3. SNS;
4. Rabobank.

ABN AMRO Schiphol money exchange operates at the following locations:

• Exchange Avenue and the ATM of ABN AMRO at Lvl 1.
• You can find ABN AMRO bureau de change at Airport Terminals H3, F3, and F1.
• Aankomstpassage is one more place for foreign exchange at Schiphol Airport.

All of these facilities work 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you have questions, you can ask the bank specialist by calling this number: +31 10 241 1720.

1. The automated telling machine of ING Direct is accessible at Aankomstpassage 1. It can be used from 8:00 to 15:00. For more detailed information, apply by phone number: 13 34 64.
2. ING Direct ATM offers banking services at Aankomstpassage 1 from 8:00 to 15:00. Phone number: 13 34 64.
3. Citibank ATM is situated at Schiphol Boulevard 250. You can convert money here at any time. ATM functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone: +31 20 651 4211
4. Handelsbanken ATM delivers money exchange at Amsterdam Airport at Airport Terminals F2, G2, H1, and G4. Exchange Avenue is available at Lvl 1. Banking services are provided on a 24-hour basis. Phone: +31 20 655 1700
5. Citibank ATM currency exchange is ready to offer foreign currency operations at Airport Terminals H1 and G1. Service is available on an around-the-clock basis. Phone: +31 20 651 4211
6. ING Direct ATMs function at different locations at Amsterdam Airport. To use their services head off to Aankomstpassage 1, Airport Terminal F3, or Airport Terminal F1. Exchange Avenue is accessible at Lvl 1. Phone: 13 34 64.
7. ASN Bank ATMs for Schiphol exchange are installed at Aankomstpassage 1, Airport Terminals F2, H1, and G1. They are open 24 hours a day. Phone: +31 070 356 9333.

FAQ about Amsterdam Airport currency exchange

Is it better to use cash or a card for Schiphol money exchange?

Choose for payments either credit cards or cash. The first option is accepted everywhere. But if you buy goods at small shops or hotels, be ready to pay an extra fee (2-6%). Credit card payments sometimes demand confirming identity by showing a passport. One of the best decisions for payments is cash with banknotes not bigger than €50.

Where is the cheapest place to exchange currency near AMS Airport?

Schiphol Airport currency exchange is not the only opportunity to receive foreign money for the euro. Apply for banking services at the Central train station. It is located not far from Amsterdam Airport. The "GWK" works there on a 24-hour basis. It offers beneficial exchange rates. You can also get this service at the exchange office at Damrak 31. The commissions for currency swaps are the lowest in the area.