Glen Ellyn Currency Exchange is a branch of West Suburban Currency Exchanges Inc., a chain of financial convenience stores started in 1942 that has more than 50 locations throughout the Western suburbs of Chicago. In addition to check cashing and money orders, the services offered at this location include license plate renewals, Western Union money transfers, currency exchange, the sale of prepaid Visa debit cards and the presence of a notary. The store specializes in hard-to-cash checks and is located within Market Plaza shopping center.