Yes, provided thase are all in note form (no metal coinage). The bank will convert them into your local currency at their current exchange rate.
It is not clear what transactions you plan to engage in with "international customers." A checking account allows you to use a check to transfer funds from your account to another individual or business. In the US, all checking accounts are used to transact business in US dollars. If you were to deposit another instrument into your account in another currency, it would a) be rejected or b) be processed for a fee. International customers who want to transact business with someone in the US can go through a payer like PayPal, pay in, say, euros and have the funds available to the recipient in US dollars.
Yes, why not?
If your own account is in Euros and you have a cheque book for Euros, then yes you can. If it is any other currency that you are working from you will need to get something like a bank draft. You bank will tell you if you are not sure.
I just ran into this same issue and had to research it. Most banks that you have an account at will convert Euros to Dollars for you. They may require you to deposit them instead of just cashing them.
Chase Bank converts dollars to euros using the current exchange rate. They may charge a fee, however. Consumers are also able use a credit card or debit card abroad, but should alert their bank prior to doing so.
What do you mean by any kind of money? If you're talking about currency, no. You can deposit almost any currency but once deposited will be exchanged in to your local rate. So if you deposited Euros in to an American bank account, it would be exchanged in to dollars.
Yes, but you have to order them and wait about 3-5 business days. Just went to my PNC branch and ordered Euros and British Pounds. The teller does everything on the computer and the US Dollars are deducted from your PNC checking account. There is no transaction fee for PNC customers. The rates were very competitive, much better than AAA or Wells Fargo.
Yes, but you have to be a member/have an account. If not, you may know someone who has an account and they can exchange it for you.
Yes, but you have to order them and wait about 3-5 business days. Just went to my PNC branch and ordered Euros and British Pounds. The teller does everything on the computer and the US Dollars are deducted from your PNC checking account. There is no transaction fee for PNC customers. The rates were very competitive, much better than AAA or Wells Fargo.
Different banks offer different services and accounts. Speak to your banker.
Yes, at least for deposits. I opened an account using Euros, and there was no additional fee for that. I called today to ask if they charge for depositing more funds in Euros, but no one seemed to have an exact answer. I was told it depends on the amount deposited, and then put on hold for eternity while they looked for a branch manager. I never did get an answer as to what the minimum amount you need is (when it's converted to dollars) before you are charged a fee. They said it varies based on the conversion rate. Morons as usual. Nevertheless, they will take Euros, but only in paper form. NO COINS. FYI-- Foreign wire transfer fees from Euros to Dollars is $15. Check your options before transferring funds.
Most banks in the los Angeles area will convert euros to dollars. This is especially true of the larger banks, but any of them should be able to handle it. Call first if you want to be sure.