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Skip the exchange booth at Boston Logan International Airport. Use an ATM with a no-fee card — the ATM gives you the real mid-market rate, while airport exchange booths charge 10–20% above it. On a $500 exchange, that difference is $50–100 in hidden costs.
The key rule
Airport currency exchange booths typically charge 10–20% above the mid-market rate.
On a $500 exchange, that is $50–100 in hidden fees. The ATM is almost always better — even with a bank fee. And with a no-fee card, the ATM is unambiguously better.
Travelex operates currency exchange at Terminal E (Logan's international terminal) near the departures check-in area and at the international arrivals customs exit. ICE has a kiosk in Terminal B (American) near the international gates.
Travelex at BOS charges 12–18% above the mid-market rate. Terminal E handles significant transatlantic traffic; the Travelex arrivals-side kiosk is heavily used by inbound international passengers.
ATMs are in all four terminals (A, B, C, E). Citizens Bank, Bank of America, and Chase ATMs are throughout the terminals and near the international arrivals exit in Terminal E. The Silver Line bus connection area also has ATMs.
BOS ATMs are on the Visa/Plus, Mastercard/Cirrus, and STAR networks. Citizens Bank has a notable presence at BOS; a Schwab, Wise, or Revolut card still gives the best rate at any network ATM.
Best cards for ATM use abroad
Recommended for BOS
Use an ATM with a no-fee card (Schwab, Wise, or Revolut) and decline any offered currency conversion at the ATM. Airport exchange booths charge 15-20% above the real rate.
Pro Tip
If arriving at Terminal E on a transatlantic flight, the Travelex booth is staffed and visible right after customs — the Citizens Bank ATM is 20 meters to its right and gives the mid-market rate. Use the ATM.
Before you leave
Order foreign currency from your bank before departure — Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo all offer currency ordering at branches and online (3–7 business days). Rates are better than airport booths, and you avoid the airport rush entirely.
At your destination
Withdraw from a local ATM at your destination — you get the real mid-market exchange rate, minus a small network fee. A no-fee card eliminates even that. This is almost always the cheapest option.
In transit
Currency exchange at city banks or post offices in your destination country is typically far better than airport rates in both countries. Most major cities have walk-in currency exchange with rates 5–10% better than airport booths.
Is it better to exchange currency at BOS airport or at my destination?
Almost always at your destination. Airport exchange booths at Boston Logan International Airport charge 10-20% above the mid-market rate. At your destination, ATMs give the real interbank rate minus a small network fee — typically saving $50-100 on a $500 exchange versus the airport booth.
Where are the ATMs at BOS airport?
ATMs are in all four terminals (A, B, C, E). Citizens Bank, Bank of America, and Chase ATMs are throughout the terminals and near the international arrivals exit in Terminal E. The Silver Line bus connection area also has ATMs. BOS ATMs are on the Visa/Plus, Mastercard/Cirrus, and STAR networks. Citizens Bank has a notable presence at BOS; a Schwab, Wise, or Revolut card still gives the best rate at any network ATM.
Which currency exchange is at BOS airport?
Travelex operates currency exchange at Terminal E (Logan's international terminal) near the departures check-in area and at the international arrivals customs exit. ICE has a kiosk in Terminal B (American) near the international gates. Travelex at BOS charges 12–18% above the mid-market rate. Terminal E handles significant transatlantic traffic; the Travelex arrivals-side kiosk is heavily used by inbound international passengers.
What is the best card to use for foreign currency at BOS?
The Charles Schwab debit card is the top choice — it reimburses all ATM fees worldwide and charges 0% on international transactions, giving you the real mid-market exchange rate. Wise and Revolut travel cards are strong alternatives with similar 0% fee structures. Avoid using a standard bank debit card, which typically charges 1-3% foreign transaction fee plus an ATM surcharge of $3-5.
See also: Getting around BOS airport · Live BOS TSA wait times
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