Supermarkets are part of the exchange map Yerevan residents and recent visitors repeatedly suggest comparing licensed desks inside SAS or Nor Zovq supermarkets with central street counters. Rate.am is useful for shortlisting live quotes, but the displayed rate is not a promise that the desk has enough cash or accepts your exact notes. A central SAS card showed 4.2 from 663 Google reviews on 31 August 2026; currency exchange appeared in 18 review topics. Recent low-rated reports alleged a short payout, old or marked USD being issued, and poor service at the exchange desk. These concern one branch experience, not the entire chain, but justify a full count. WEDO showed 4.8 from 92 reviews and is relevant mainly for crypto-to-cash comparisons. Recent reviewers praised quick service and quotes arranged by message. Contrary reports described unanswered questions, a 40-minute wait and confusion over supported assets. Many newest reviews arrived within days and had no text, so treat the rating cautiously. A generic central Currency Exchange card near Northern Avenue showed 4.5 from 11 reviews. Current posts praised its rate, while an older review said it often lacked local currency or was closed. Its small sample is insufficient for a large decision; compare it with a supermarket desk. At the counter Ask: “For these US$1,000 notes, exactly how many AMD will I receive?” Confirm whether old, marked or smaller notes get another rate. If buying USD, inspect the notes before accepting them: clean newer notes are easier to use on the next leg of a trip. Count the full payout and keep the receipt. The Central Bank of Armenia publishes licensed exchange-office information and requires the licence and rates to be displayed. For a large amount, ask whether a better quote is available, but compare the written final payout rather than a verbal percentage. USDT Armenia's new crypto regime requires providers to register and obtain a CBA licence; existing providers have a transition deadline of 31 January 2027. Search the exact entity and current status. Before transferring USDT, lock the cash currency, amount, wallet, KYC and receipt; a Telegram bot or Maps profile does not establish authorisation.