Avenida Paulista is the home of many banks (generally open 10-4), including Citibank. For currency exchange services without any extra fees, try Action. In Centro you can exchange money at Banco do Brasil and at Banespa. Several banks have automatic-teller machines (ATMs) that accept international bank cards and dispense reais.
Some banks accept only cards with Visa/Plus logos and others accept only cards with MasterCard/Cirrus logos. Banco24horas ATMs usually accept all cards, including American Express.
Action (Aeroporto Cumbica, TPS2 arrival floor, Guarulhos. 011/6445-4458.) Banco do Brasil (Av. Paulista 2163, Jardins. 011/3066-9322. www.bancodobrasil.com.br. Metrô: Consolação). Bank Boston (Av. Paulista 800, Jardins. 011/3285-3477. www.bankboston.com.br. Metrô: Brigadeiro). Citibank (Av. Paulista 1111, Jardins. 011/5576-1000. www.citibank.com.br. Metrô: Trianon-Masp). Santander Banespa (Av. Paulista 2064, Jardins. 011/3016-9955. www.banespa.com.br. Metrô: Consolação).
