Russians Face Massive Refusals to Accept Dollar Cash Abroad
Russians have encountered massive refusals to accept old dollar cash abroad.
Russian tourists report problems exchanging old dollars abroad.
Difficulties with exchange are recorded in both foreign and domestic banks, as well as currency exchange offices, writes Rossiyskaya Gazeta .
In Turkey, the UAE, Thailand, Egypt, Armenia and other holiday destinations, people want to get new-style dollars without scuffs, stains and foreign inscriptions.
According to ATOR representatives, the problem was already visible last year, but this year it has become even worse.
The US Treasury and the Federal Reserve have made no statements about problems with accepting cash.
However, Russian tourists abroad are required to have new banknotes.
Russians have also encountered the problem of people wanting to buy old-style dollars from them at a discount.
