Currency Exchange and ATMs at San Diego Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has one currency exchange counter and multiple ATMs spread across its two passenger terminals and the Rental Car Center. It has a single currency exchange location, operated by Currency Exchange International (CXI) in Terminal 2. ATMs operated by Bank of America are available in both terminals and are accessible 24 hours a day. Passengers flying internationally from SAN, or arriving from abroad, should be aware of the limited currency exchange coverage, particularly if departing from Terminal 1, which has no exchange counter.
San Diego Airport Exchange Currency Location
San Diego International Airport has one currency exchange counter operated by Currency Exchange International (CXI). The counter is located in Terminal 2, near the baggage claim area.
Service Provider: Currency Exchange International (CXI)
Location: Terminal 2, near Baggage Claim carousel 3
Working Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
Note: Terminal 1 does not have a currency exchange counter. Passengers departing from or arriving at Terminal 1 who need to exchange currency must travel to Terminal 2. The two terminals are connected airside, so post-security passengers can walk between them, but pre-security, a shuttle or outdoor walkway connects the terminal buildings.
SAN Airport ATMs
Bank of America operates ATMs throughout both terminals at San Diego International Airport, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Non-Bank of America customers are charged a $2.50 fee per transaction. Most ATMs accept international credit and debit cards.
ATMs in Terminal 1
Near Gates 1 and 2, after security
Lobby, near the food court
Near Gate 5, Southwest Airlines Desk
Near Gate 13, Alaska Airlines Desk
ATMs in Terminal 2
Gates 20 to 32, Level 1 Lobby
Gates 20 to 32, after security
Near Gates 35 to 51, baggage claim area, Carousel 4
Near Gate 36
Sunset Cove, underneath the escalator
ATMs in Rental Car Faculty
San Diego Airport Rental Car (accessible through the shuttles from the terminals.)
Note: All Bank of America ATMs at SAN Airport are available 24 hours a day and support balance checks and cash withdrawals. Non-U.S. customers are charged $2.50 per transaction. International cardholders should also check with their home bank for any additional foreign transaction or withdrawal fees that may apply.
San Diego Airport Currency Exchange Rates
Currency Exchange International (CXI) at SAN Airport supports more than 80 international currencies. Exchange rates are dynamic and updated regularly on CXI’s official website (ceifx.com), where a destination currency calculator is also available to estimate the value of an exchange before arriving at the counter.
Currency | Exchange Rate (to Dollars) |
Australian Dollar (AUD) | 1 USD = 1.57 AUD |
British Pound (GBP) | 1 USD = 0.79 GBP |
Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 1 USD = 1.37 CAD |
Swiss Franc (CHF) | 1 USD = 0.88 CHF |
Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 1 USD = 7.27 CNY |
Danish Krone (DKK) | 1 USD = 6.89 DKK |
Euro (EUR) | 1 USD = 0.93 EUR |
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) | 1 USD = 7.82 HKD |
Indian Rupee (INR) | 1 USD = 83.5 INR |
Japense Yen (JPY) | 1 USD = 155.4 JPY |
Mexican Peso (MXN) | 1 USD = 17.2 MXN |
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) | 1 USD = 1.66 NZD |
Norwegian Krone (NOK) | 1 USD = 10.6 NOK |
Philippine Peso (PHP) | 1 USD = 56.5 PHP |
Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) | 1 USD = 3.75 SAR |
Singapore Dollar (SGD) | 1 USD = 1.34 SGD |
South African Rand (ZAR) | 1 USD = 18.6 ZAR |
South Korean Won (KRW) | 1 USD = 1358 KRW |
Swedish Krona (SEK) | 1 USD = 10.5 SEK |
Thai Baht (THB) | 1 USD = 35.7 THB |
Turkish (TRY) | 1 USD = 32.6 TRY |
UAE Dirham (AED) | 1 USD = 3.67 AED |
About Currency Exchange (CXI) at SAN
Currency Exchange International is a foreign currency exchange company operating across North America. The SAN Airport counter is a full-service CXI Airport branch, with foreign currency available on demand for the most popular international currencies without waiting. Over 80 currencies can be exchanged or ordered.
Services available at the CXI SAN counter:
Foreign currency exchange (USD to foreign currency and foreign currency to USD)
Online pre-order for collection at the counter
Western Union money transfers
Online pre-order: CXI allows passengers to reserve foreign currency online at ceifx.com or by calling the SAN counter at 619-260-1921 ahead of arrival. Pre-ordering can secure a confirmed rate and guarantees that the currency needed is available at the counter, which is particularly useful for less common currencies that may not always be in stock for walk-in customers.
Payment methods accepted: Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are accepted for USD payments. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all credit and debit card transactions. Credit card transactions are capped at $2,999.99 and debit card transactions at $4,999.99. Note that credit card companies should classify currency exchange transactions as cash advances and apply their own additional fees; this is outside CXI’s control.
Final Words
San Diego International Airport provides currency exchange and money withdrawal. The service provider CXI has only one office at the airport, at Terminal 2. However, ATMs are available throughout the airport in different public areas. The rates of currencies can change at any time, depending on the market, and must be checked through the official website of the company.
