Where to exchange money in Fort Portal, Uganda

If you are a traveler visiting Fort Portal, you might ask yourself where do I exchange money in Fort Portal or what is the best place to exchange money in Fort Portal? Well, in this article we will explain places where to exchange currency in Fort Portal.

The most common currency exchange is USD and Euros so below are 2 places in Fort Portal to exchange money in Fort Portal;

Pride Bank Fort Portal branch

Pride Bank is located on Rukiidi III Street in Fort Portal city and is one of the best places to exchange currency in Fort Portal. If you are exchanging from US dollars to Ugandan shillings, you will get the best rate here.

Pride Bank is a bank but also offers forex services hence offering best rates for exchanging money in Fort Portal. When you get to the bank, you will find the exchange rates for that day listed on a board both outside and inside the bank. You can then look through the rates so that you have a better idea while exchanging your money.

The teller at Pride Bank gives you a receipt when you exchange your money and if they don’t, please remember to request for it as it helps you keep record. 

Demo Agency Banking Fort Portal 

Demo Agency Banking is located near Stanbic Bank Fort Portal and is one of the places where you can carry out money exchange in Fort Portal. In our view, this place comes second to Pride Bank Fort Portal. This is where you will find the second best rates for exchange in Fort Portal.

If you have time, you can visit both places, compare rates and then decide where to exchange your money. Demo Agency Banking offers agency banking services and also exchanges currency that is why you are able to exchange US dollars to Ugandan Shillings here. The best way to find it is to get to Stanbic Bank Fort Portal branch or Demo Petrol station Fort Portal and then ask around for Demo Agency Banking, its is located adjacent to the bank. 

Other places where you can exchange money in Fort Portal 

The other places where you can exchange currency in Fort Portal city are Stanbic Bank Fort Portal and Finance Trust Bank Fort Portal. The exchange rates at the two places that we mentioned above are much better than the rates in the banks so bear this in mind when making a choice on where to exchange. 

We hope this article was helpful as most visitors to Uganda, especially those on safari are always looking for places where they can exchange currency. 

For Fort Portal, you might be visiting and probably heading to national parks like Queen Elizabeth National Park or Kibale National Park and are looking for a place in the city where you can exchange your money.

 Its always best to exchange to Ugandan shillings while visiting so that its easier to make payments as most establishments in Uganda do not accept foreign currency. 

Before we finalize this article, we will share some helpful tips when exchanging your money in Fort Portal mainly for safety reasons;

• Please make sure to only exchange inside the places that we have mentioned above.
• Do not exchange money with brokers or anyone posing as a broker outside the establishment. Stick to the tellers and the staff inside the above mentioned establishments. 
• Always ask for a stamped receipt for your transaction. The staff member or teller will print this out for you. 
• Do not let a person befriend you while entering the establishment and offer to help you exchange the money, you can do all this yourself. All you have to do is enter the establishment and speak to a teller. 

Lastly, we hope you have a wonderful time in Fort Portal! Welcome to Uganda.