Where to get coins for Laundromats in Rome, Italy?
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Where to get coins for Laundromats in Rome, Italy?
My son is attending school at Tor Vergata but living off campus. He is having issues finding a Laundromat that can make change or a place to get the right coins for the laundromat. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Bank or large grocery store may be able to do a roll of coins.
I always just buy water/gelato/snacks using larger bills to get change in small bills/coins.
I always horde coins for pay toilets/street performers. Seems like I never have enough 50 cent/1 euro coins for turnstiles!
I always just buy water/gelato/snacks using larger bills to get change in small bills/coins.
I always horde coins for pay toilets/street performers. Seems like I never have enough 50 cent/1 euro coins for turnstiles!
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I'm no expert on Italy, but I would think going to a bank would be the easiest. Knowing exactly the type of coins needed in advance. Or if he speaks Italian enough to ask for appropriate coins for the laundry mat

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Unless you have an account I doubt the bank will help you.
Doesn't the place have a change machine? I'm not even sure you're asking about normal coins. I know the car washes have their own special coins. You put money into the coin machine and it spits out the right coins.
Doesn't the place have a change machine? I'm not even sure you're asking about normal coins. I know the car washes have their own special coins. You put money into the coin machine and it spits out the right coins.
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"Unless you have an account I doubt the bank will help you."
Not my experience. I have broken large bills in banks many times with no account. I figured coins would be the same. Surprised the laundry mat doesn't sell the coins needed.
Not my experience. I have broken large bills in banks many times with no account. I figured coins would be the same. Surprised the laundry mat doesn't sell the coins needed.
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I haven't been in Italy for more than 5 years so don't know the current situation . . . but IF it has gone the way of some other European countries -- one now does need to have an account to use any bank services. I would guess that goes for getting coins as well. In the 'old days' one could always pop into a bank but for instance in some banks you must insert the bank's debit card to even open the door. Like I said though -- not sure the current situation in Italy.
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It was just an idea
one that has worked for me in other places and recently. But no not in Italy to get coins for a laundry mat. I apologize if this was unhelpful or inaccurate or inappropriate to post.

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I'm guessing that this adult son off in Italy is less motivated about laundry than his mom at home in the US. The need to have clean clothes to impress a potential romantic interest might motivate him to find some coinage...
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