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TUI Travel Money: Rates and Locations

If you’re planning a trip abroad, you’ll need to think about the most convenient way to arrange your travel money.

This might mean exchanging currency before you leave, taking cash to exchange upon arrival, using a prepaid travel card, or relying on your credit or debit card, for example. You can also use a service like Wise and the free online Wise account . You’ll be able to hold and manage dozens of different currencies, access the mid-market exchange rate, and spend using your linked debit card all over the world.

Doing some research before you choose a provider - or providers - for your travel money will mean you can get the very best available deal for your holiday money. This guide covers all you need to know about travel money from TUI - as well as taking a look at Wise (formerly TransferWise) as a smart alternative.

TUI travel money services

TUI is famous as a travel agent offering holidays, cruises, hotel bookings and flights. You can also get all the extras you might need to make your trip comfortable and convenient - including your travel money.

The full range of travel money services includes in store exchange, click and collect foreign currency, travel money for home delivery, and a prepaid multi-currency card. The easiest way to check options and availability for your specific currency is to look online . Select the currency you need to see the options for collection and delivery - bearing in mind some services may be disrupted due to pandemic restrictions.

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TUI offers travel money services in store, including currency exchange and click and collect travel money.

At the time of research many TUI stores have been forced to close due to restrictions and local lockdowns in place to combat the global pandemic. This may mean the in store and click and collect service is not available at a location convenient to you. However, some units are still operating, and the situation will change as restrictions evolve. You’ll be able to find a full list of all TUI travel money locations online - but do check out the most up to date information about store openings before you travel .

Here are some of TUI’s major London stores which are open at the time of writing:

*Store information and opening accurate at the time of writing - 14th December 2020

Home delivery

If you order travel money from TUI for home delivery, it’ll arrive the next working day as long as you submit your request before 2pm. It’s good to know that you’ll need to be home to sign for the delivery, and the delivery address used must be the same as the address your payment card is registered to.

TUI travel money card

As well as foreign currency in cash, TUI offers a travel money card which can be used for 13 different currencies. Apply online or in store for, and you’ll receive 2 separate cards linked to the same account. Top up your account and then switch to the currency you need online or using the app. You can then spend your travel money anywhere the Mastercard symbol is displayed.

It’s good to know that there are some fees and limits related to the TUI travel money card. It’s also well worth looking at the exchange rate that is offered to buy travel money or switch your sterling balance to the currency you need. Although it’s usually free to spend currencies you own, that doesn’t mean you won’t pay a fee wrapped up in the exchange rate on offer.

You’ll also pay an ATM withdrawal fee which is set by currency, a 2% fee for GBP top-ups, a 3% charge if you spend in an unsupported currency, and a dormancy fee if you don’t use the card regularly enough. Check out the full travel money card terms and conditions to make sure you don’t run into any surprise costs.

Save with Wise when you spend in any currency

Wise offers a smart alternative way to spend when you’re abroad, thanks to the Wise account .

The Wise account is free to open online, and comes with a linked Mastercard debit card . It’s free to top up your account in pounds - and you’ll also be able to receive money to your account in euros, US, Singapore, Australian and New Zealand dollars, Romanian leu and Hungarian forint. Once you have money in your account, you can switch it to the currency you need using the mid-market exchange rate with no markup. You’ll only ever pay a small transparent conversion cost - which works out 8x cheaper than using your bank.

It’s free to spend any currency you hold using your linked Mastercard, and ATM withdrawals are free to the currency value of £200 a month, too. Take a look at the Wise account today for a cheaper and more convenient way to manage your travel money.

TUI travel money rates and fees

You’ll be able to see the exchange rate used by TUI when you order, click and collect or home delivery travel money - or when you call into a TUI location for currency exchange.

It helps to know that currency services often add a markup or margin to the exchange rate they use for travel money. This is especially likely when the service advertises commission free exchange. Instead of an upfront fee, providers may add a markup to the exchange rates to protect their profits. Check the exchange rate against the mid-market exchange rate for your currency pair before you complete your purchase, to make sure you’re getting a good deal.

Not all travel money services add a markup to the exchange rate on offer for customers. Wise , for example, uses the mid-market exchange rate and a clear, low fee which keeps down costs and makes it far easier to see the real cost of your travel money.

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If you’re planning an overseas trip or holiday, you’ll need to work out how to manage your money while you’re away.

Your options include getting foreign currency cash, using a preloaded travel card to buy foreign currency in advance, choosing a dedicated multi-currency card and account, or sticking with your normal bank debit or credit card. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages - and most travellers choose to use several of these payment methods so there’s always a Plan B available if for some reason your primary payment method can’t be used.

TUI offers both travel money in cash, and the TUI Travel Money Card which is a preloaded multi-currency card . This guide covers all the details you need to know about getting your holiday money through TUI, plus a few alternatives, like Wise debit card or Revolut  to compare to make sure you get the best possible deal.

What is TUI Travel Money?

TUI is one of the biggest travel agents in the UK , and also offers travel money services, including travel money for cash collection in 50 currencies, and a travel money card. If you’re ordering your travel money in cash, you’ll have the following options:

Order your travel money in cash online and collect in your local TUI store at any time in the following 2 - 7 days

Order your travel money in cash online by 2pm, to have it delivered to your home by 9pm the following day

TUI doesn’t charge a specific fee for travel money - instead their charges are rolled up into the exchange rate used to convert your pounds to the currency you need. If you’re choosing the home delivery option, there may be a delivery charge depending on how much you’re ordering, and someone must be home to sign for the delivery when it arrives.

While it’s very common for exchange services to state that they offer 0% commission currency conversion, that doesn’t mean that getting your travel money is actually free. We’ll look at the impact of the exchange rates used by TUI on the overall costs of your transaction in more detail later, plus a look at some alternatives which may offer more transparent fees.

If you don’t want foreign currency cash, you can also get a TUI Travel Money Card to hold 13 currencies, which we’ll cover in more detail next.

TUI Travel Money Card

If you’d rather not carry round all your spending money in cash, TUI also offers a dedicated multi-currency card called the TUI Travel Money Card. You can pop into a TUI branch to get 2 linked cards for free, or order online for home delivery. TUI provides 2 cards, so you’ll always have a backup if your primary card is lost - simply activate the second card to get your funds while you’re away.

TUI Travel Money Cards can hold 13 currencies which between them cover many of the popular destinations for British holidaymakers:

Australian dollars

Canadian dollars

New Zealand dollars

South African rand

Turkish lira

Mexican peso

Bulgarian lev

Croatian kuna

Pounds sterling

You’ll be able to top up your card in the currency you need online or in a TUI store, and then spend any currency you hold for free when you travel. If you’re making ATM withdrawals from the card there are fees which are in the region of 1.5 GBP, but varied by currency, and if you spend a currency you don’t hold in your account, there’s a cross-currency fee of 3%.

We’ll cover the full fee details later, but it’s also useful to note that you pay a 2% fee to top up your TUI Travel Money Card in pounds, with no upfront fee to add funds in a foreign currency. This may sound like a great deal, but in reality, it’s likely to simply mean that the fee for topping up in a foreign currency is wrapped up in the exchange rate used to convert your pounds to the currency you need. More on the TUI travel money exchange rates later.

What are the travel money card alternatives?

The TUI Travel Money Card isn’t your only option. Alternative providers may be able to offer more flexibility on the number of supported currencies, a better exchange rate, and lower overall costs. Here are a few to consider:

You can order a Wise card online or via an app, and manage or top up your money electronically whenever you need to. Wise supports over 50 currencies. Top up for free in GBP or another supported currency, with local bank details for up to 10 currencies.

Wise uses the mid-market exchange rate for currency conversion. The Wise card will automatically convert your balance to the currency you need with no extra charges - unlike the TUI Travel Money Card which uses 3% fee when you spend a currency you don’t hold in your account.

Starling is a full UK online bank, which offers a broader range of services compared to TUI. Even if you’re not in the market to get a new bank, a Starling account might be a good option for your travel needs, as accounts are free to open, with no monthly charges, and offer fee-free spending abroad using the Mastercard rate.

You can sign up for Starling online or with your phone in just a few minutes, and manage your account online or through the app easily. Starling works differently to TUI’s travel money card, in that you won’t be able to top up in a broad range of currencies - only pounds or euros. However, whenever you spend or withdraw with your card, Starling will convert your funds to the currency you need with the live Mastercard rate. That’s a popular option because the Mastercard exchange rate is generally very fair, and while it may include a markup, it’s normally very small.

Revolut offers multi-currency accounts which can hold and exchange 30+ currencies, with a linked card to spend in 150+ currencies. You can either choose a free Revolut plan or upgrade to a fee of up to 12.99 GBP/month to get more features. Even with the free Revolut plan you can convert currencies up to 1,000 GBP a month with no fees, and get some fee free international cash withdrawals too. That makes Revolut a strong alternative to the TUI Travel Money Card if you’re looking for fee free transactions.

Revolut accounts also come with additional features, including tools to budget and save, linked children’s accounts, cashback, insurance and travel perks. However, to get the full range of benefits you’ll need to pay a monthly fee.

What are the fees?

Whether you choose to get your travel money in cash from TUI, or prefer to order their dedicated multi-currency card, you’ll have a few costs to pay. Here’s what you need to know.

TUI Travel Money fees

As we mentioned earlier, TUI doesn’t use a specific fee for travel money in foreign currency cash. Instead their charges are added into the exchange rates used, so you’d need to compare the TUI exchange rate against the mid-market rate to be able to calculate the full TUI fee. More on that later.

The only upfront cost you’ll come across with TUI travel money is a delivery charge of 4.99 GBP if you’re ordering cash for home delivery valued at less than 600 GBP.

Tui Travel Money Card fees

Here are the charges you’ll usually see when using a TUI Travel Money Card:

How do I get a TUI travel money card?

You can pick up a TUI Travel Money Card instantly by visiting a TUI store. Alternatively you can order online for store collection - in which case your card will be ready for collection in a couple of days - or home delivery. If you choose the home delivery option it may take up to 2 weeks for your TUI Travel Money Card to arrive.

How do I activate my TUI card?

Depending on how you ordered your card, you may need to activate it before you can use it. You’ll always need to activate the second card provided by TUI if you want to use this instead of your primary card.

If your card needs to be activated, you’ll be able to do so by following the instructions in the letter that comes with your card. You’ll simply need to call the phone number given in the document, and give the activation code which is shown in your paperwork, following automated messages.

How much does it cost to buy travel money from TUI?

It can be a little bit tricky to work out what you’re actually paying when you buy travel money from TUI. That’s because the costs for buying foreign currency cash, or for topping up your travel money card in a foreign currency, are wrapped into the exchange rate that’s used to convert from pounds to the currency you need. That means that to see the actual fees you’re paying you’d need to take the TUI exchange rate and compare it to the mid-market exchange rate.

The mid-market exchange rate is a useful benchmark because this is the rate large providers like TUI get when they buy currencies themselves. To calculate the retail rate they use for their customers, they’ll then add in a percentage fee to cover their costs and generate a profit. This is really common - but makes it very hard to figure out the costs of buying travel money.

A couple of fees that TUI is upfront about include:

2% fee to top up your card in pounds

3% fee to spend a currency you don’t hold

It’s useful to note that the 3% fee applies to any currency you don’t have in your TUI account, even if it’s a currency supported by the card. So let’s say you topped up your card in pounds but spent in France without exchanging your funds. In this case you’d pay the 2% fee at the point of topping up, plus a 3% fee for spending euros when your card only holds pounds. That could mean you have quite a lot less to spend than you think.

What is the TUI exchange rate?

TUI exchange rates for online orders are available on their desktop site. Rates for in store purchases can vary so you’d need to ask in the store when you visit. In both cases, markups - extra fees - are likely to apply.

Not all travel money services bundle their fees into the exchange rates used.

Some of the providers we mentioned earlier as TUI alternatives are good examples. Wise splits out the costs of converting your currency transparently, they use the mid-market rate - and keeps costs down to around 0.4% to 1% for most currencies. Revolut allows customers to convert funds using the mid-market exchange rate up to limits which are set by the plan you choose - again making the process more transparent and keeping costs low.

How does the service work?

You can call into a TUI branch to get your travel money - or order your TUI travel money online for home delivery or in store collection. In this case the process is pretty simple:

Open the TUI website and select the travel money options

Select the currency you need and enter the amount in pounds you want to spend, or the value in foreign currency you want to receive

Add to your basket

Follow the prompts to enter your home delivery address, or the store to collect in

Check over the basket amount and make your payment

You’ll be shown a delivery time, or the earliest possible in store collection time, when you confirm your payment.

If you’d rather get a travel money card you can also order this online for home delivery or pop into a store. If you’re ordering online, simply take the same steps set out above, but select the option to buy a card rather than to get foreign cash. Online deliveries can take 2 weeks to arrive.

TUI has options for getting your travel money including cash for collection or delivery, and the prepaid TUI Travel Money Card. There are usually no upfront fees to pay when you get TUI travel money, but there are costs which are bundled into the exchange rates used. If you choose the travel money card you’ll also run into some other charges such as ATM fees and cross currency fees of 3%.

Depending on your specific needs you may find you can get a more flexible travel card with a different provider, which could also offer lower fees and a better exchange rate. Compare a few options before you pick the perfect travel money solution for your own needs.

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TUI issues travel money cards in partnership with Mastercard which is a large, trusted and fully regulated provider of card services. That means any balance you hold is safe - although you’ll still need to take normal common sense precautions to protect your card and account from criminals.

The TUI Travel Money Card can hold euros, US dollars, Australian dollars, Canadian dollars, New Zealand dollars, South African rand, Turkish lira, Thai baht, Mexican peso, Bulgarian lev, Croatian kuna, UAE dirham and pounds sterling.

Order your TUI Travel Money Card online for home delivery, or pop into a TUI store to collect one instantly.

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Buying travel cash online is typically the easiest and cheapest way of buying travel cash. Compare Travel Cash is a free resource to help you find the best currency deals on the internet right now.Our Clever technology is constantantly updating rates from over 60 suppliers to ensure the price you see is what you pay*, we even factor in delier costs into the prices you see you can see at a glance what are the best currency deals in the UK right now.

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How does the process work for buying currency online.

You need to place an order on the currency suppliers’ site you decide on, and pay for your currency. Each currency supplier will have different payment options, but the options are usually bank transfer, debit card, with some suppliers offering payment by Apple pay and Android pay. Once your order has been confirmed your order will prepared and your currency sent to you by registered delivery, some suppliers even offer next day delivery.

Can I collect my money in person?

We currently only compare currency suppliers that deliver currency.

Is the money sent to me fully insured?

Yes, all currency sent is fully insured.

Is it safe to order money online?

YAll the currency suppliers we show on our website are FCA regulated and we also carry out our own checks. We do however advise all customers to conduct their own due diligence and checks.

Are the rates always the same on the supplier website as on the Compare Travel Cash site?

We constantly update our exchange rates as they change for each supplier, and whilst we try to do this in almost real-time, there will be times when we our data is slightly out of date (in normal circumstances not more than 1 minute).

How can I sell my unused travel currency online?

Once you have made your choice of which currency buyback company you wish to use click on the “More Info” button next to your chosen supplier. You will then be automatically redirected to the website to be able to sell your currency.

What is the process for selling back my unused travel money?

To exchange your unused travel currency, fill in the form on the currency buyback company website and print the order details form and send it together with your currency to the currency company. The equivalent Sterling pounds wills be transferred into your bank within a few days.

How long does it take to receive the money in my bank account?

Typically a few days.

How up to date are your tourist exchange rates?

Our tourist rates are virtually realtime, we update our tourist rates approximatly every minute at least.

Why do the tourist exchange rates change so often?

The foreign exchange market is always open, so exchange rates are constantly moving, suppliers react to this and periodically set their tourist exchange rates based on what the market dictates.

Can I get better tourist exchange rates if I go direct?

The simple answer is no, in fact we have preferential rates from some suppliers so you will hopefully save money when using our site to find the best tourist exchange rates.

If I buy now from a supplier will they honour the tourist exchange rate at the point of order?

Yes, as long as you adhere to a suppliers terms and conditions, some suppliers accept bank transfers so they may need to receive the money in a certain time period to guaranatee any tourist rate you ordered. The best advice is to review the terms and conditions on the website of supplier you choose.

What is the Tui US Dollar rate?

The Tui US Dollar rate is currently .

The best pound to us dollar exchange rate now is 1.2421, which is available from Covent Garden FX.

The worst exchange rate is 1.1876. The difference between the highest and the lowest is 4.39%. This means that if you are buying £750 worth of us dollars you will get $40.87 more us dollars by buying with the best us dollar provider.

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This shows you the best pound to us dollar exchange rate recorded daily from our UK suppliers over the last week.

In the last 7 days, the rate for US Dollars has fallen by 1.04%.

If you were to order £1,000 today you would get $12.90 less us dollars for your money than last week.

How do we source the data above? We receive rate feeds travel money suppliers and aggreate the data each evening we save the average rate that occured during the day, and also include the current best rate

How to get the best us dollar exchange rate.

We compare the pound to us dollar exchange rates from many of the UK’s biggest travel money providers including exclusively online providers as well as some of the well-known high street banks and supermarket travel money services. Our clever algorithms ensure you get the latest us dollar rates and see who is offering the best us dollar to pound currency deals .

Compare Travel cash is a free service that takes the pain and effort out of finding the best exchange rates for buying us dollar online . Don't forget the price we quote is the price you pay, we calculate the amount including any fees and delivery costs!

Buying US Dollars online FAQs

Hundreds of customers safely buy us dollars through online travel money providers sites every day and have a great experience. However, as with ordering anything online, the process is never completely risk-free and you should always take care when transferring money to any company. Compare Travel Cash undertake comprehensive checks on all of our online travel money providers and monitor them to make sure they meet our high standards and continue to do so. Having said that, no company is guaranteed not to come into trouble and we cannot guarantee the solvency of any of the providers listed on our website. We always recommend that you conduct your own due diligence before placing an order with any company.

Its simple! Choose the travel money provider you would like to buys us dollars from, then: 1. Fill in your details. 2. Select your preferred payment option and make the payment. - Each currency supplier will have different payment options, but the options are usually bank transfer, debit card, with some suppliers offering payment by Apple Pay and Android pay. 3.Enter your delivery preferences whether you want your currency delivered to your door or collection (depending on the supplier). 4.Once your order has been confirmed your order will be prepared and your currency sent to you by registered delivery, some suppliers even offer next day delivery.

Not Usually! We constantly update our exchange rates as they change for each supplier, we try to do this in almost real-time, (in normal circumstances not more than 1 minute difference). Also we sometimes have exclusive offers that you won't find by going direct.

Of course! If you want to exchange us dollars into pounds you can see the best buy back rate on us dollars and many other currencies using our buy back comparison tool .

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Established since 2010.  Home delivery is free above £700 with a postal charge of £5 for orders below £700. Payment for your currency can be made via Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay but using these services incurs a 0.1% additional fee. There are no charges if you pay using the “pay by bank app” or for make a manual bank transfer.

Currency Online Group

Established in 2006. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £5 for orders below £750. “Click and collect” is available in 2 London locations.

Established in 1972. Home delivery is free above £700 with a postal charges of £6 for orders below £700. “Click and collect is available via their London W2 office.

Covent Garden FX

Established in 2001. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £6 for orders below £750. “Click & collect” is available from their London store and they also deliver to offices in the City of London.

The Currency Club

Established since 2010. Home delivery and payment via bank transfer is free. Payments via debit card incur a fee of 0.29%. There is no “click & collect” service available.

NM Travel Money

Established in 2018 and part of the NM Money Group which includes eurochange. Home delivery is free above £500 with postal charges of £5 for orders below £500. Has access to the 192 eurochange “click and collect” outlets

Established in 1975. Home delivery free above £500 with postal charges of £5 for orders below £500. Has 192 “click and collect” outlets throughout the UK.

First Choice

Provided by TUI Travel Money. Home delivery is free above £600 with postal charges of £4.99 for orders below £600. ‘Click & collect’ is available in a selected number of the 550 plus TUI stores throughout the UK. Check to see if this service is available at a store near you.

Part of the TUI Travel Agent Group. Home delivery is free above £600 with a postal charge of £4.99 for orders below £600. ‘Click & collect’ is available in a selected number of the 550 plus TUI stores throughout the UK. Check to see if this service is available at a store near you.

Provide travel money services via John Lewis Finance and First Rate Exchange Services. Home delivery is free above £500 with a postal charge of £5.50 for orders below £500. Waitrose and John Lewis have over 350 stores and “click & collect” is available at a selected number of stores -check to see if there is one near you.

Part of the John Lewis partnership and provide travel money services via John Lewis Finance and First Rate Exchange Services. Home delivery is free above £500 with postal charges of £5.50 for orders below £500. Waitrose and John Lewis have over 350 stores and ‘click & collect’ is available at a selected number of these stores -check to see if there is one near you.

Travel Money Club

Established since 2016. Home delivery charge is £14.95 regardless of how much you buy. There is a monthly option of £5.99 which allows unlimited deliveries. There is no “click & collect” service available.

Established in 1976. Home delivery is free above £600 with postal charges applied on a tiered basis, ranging from £2.99 to £7.49 depending on the amount purchased. ‘Click & collect’ service available. Many of their outlets are at airports and transport hubs -check to see if there is a location convenient to you.

Travel money services offered in conjunction with Travelex. Home delivery is free above £500 with a postal charge of £3.95 for orders below £500. Asda has over 500 stores throughout the UK – check to see if the “click and collect” service is available at a store near you.

Tesco provide travel money services in conjunction with Travelex. Home delivery is free above £500 with postal charges of £4.99 for orders below £149 and £3.95 for orders below £500. Tesco has over 2,500 stores throughout the UK. Check to see if ‘click & collect’ is available at a store near you.

ACE-FX Delivery

Established in 2007. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £4.99 for orders below £750. Has 3 “click and collect” outlets in London.

Sainsbury’s have offered a travel money service as part of their bank offering since the late nineties. Home delivery is free above £400 with a postal charge of £4.99 for orders below this amount. ‘Click & collect’ is available in Sainsbury’s stores throughout the UK. Check to see if this service is available at a store near you

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Powered by the Currency Club and part of the Sterling Consortium that was established in 1972.Home delivery is free over £1500 with a postal charges of £8.99 for orders below £1500. There is no ‘click & collect’ service available

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ABTA – The Travel Association knows travel, having been a recognised and reassuring source of advice, guidance and support to travellers for over 70 years. ABTA is now bringing you one of the essentials when travelling abroad – a foreign exchange service, ABTA Travel Money.

With competitive rates on over 60 currencies. Order Online for Click & Collect in just 60 seconds later (depending on branch opening hours and stock availability) from over 190 locations or order before 2:30pm for next working day home delivery.

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Post Office has provided travel money services in conjunction with First Rate Exchange Services since 1994. Home delivery is free above £500 with a postal charge of £4.99 for orders below £500. “Click and collect” is available at 100’s of Post Offices throughout the UK. Check to see if this service is available near you.

Currency Exchange Corp

• Established in 1999.
• Home delivery is Free above £800 but postal charges of £6.95 apply to orders below £800
• There is a ‘Click & Collect’ service available in some 16 stores in London & surrounding area but check this service is available at a store convenient to you.

Established since 2018. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £7.50 for orders below £750. Available for “click and collect” from their office in Slough.

Established since 2007 and part of the Equals Money Group. Requires you to register for an account before ordering currency. Home delivery is free above £750 with postal charges of £7.50 for orders below £500 & £5 for orders between £500 & £750. “Click and collect” is available in a store in London.

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Established over 20 years ago and part of the Fexco Group. Home delivery is free above £800 with a postal charge of £6.95 for orders below £800. Has 180 “click and collect” outlets throughout the UK.

Thomas Exchange

Established in 1993. Home delivery is free above £800 with a postal charge of £6.95 for orders below £800. “Click and collect” is available in 9 outlets throughout London.

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Linkfx Home Delivery was established in 1995. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £5 for orders below £750. There is no ‘Click & Collect’ service available.

The travel money service is only available to HSBC, First Direct and Marks and Spencer Account holders. Offers free delivery by post or to HSBC branches

All orders must be paid for with a Barclays debit card or a Barclaycard. Travel money can be collected from Barclays branches or delivered free to your home address. Minimum order £50.

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There are 6 Non-EU member countries that also use the Euro:

• Vatican City

It is also worth noting that French overseas territories use the Euro so it is worth taking Euros if you are visiting places such as Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Martinique and Saint-Martin in the Caribbean or Mayotte and Réunion in the Indian Ocean. Likewise, the Portuguese islands of Madeira and the Azores, and the Spanish Canary Islands, also use the Euro

How to get the best deals on your travel money

How do you get the best exchange rate for Euros?

To get the best exchange rate for Euros you should always use a travel money comparison website, they are easy to use and provide you with a simple way of finding the best price. You don’t have to choose the best rate, so for example if you would prefer a well-known brand which maybe costs more, you can do so but at least you understand the difference in cost. The difference in cost between the best and worst rate can be significant, up to £20 on a currency purchase of £750.

If you are happy to buy on-line then how do you get the best on-line exchange rate for Euros?

Firstly, to get the best on-line exchange rate for Euros always use a comparison website. You will be provided with a list of travel money suppliers usually in order of the best price first. If you want a larger number of Euros, say above £500 the best price will almost certainly be a small direct supplier with a less well known brand. You then have a choice as to whether you would prefer to have the money delivered to your home or to collect the money from a local store on the ‘High St’.

If you would like the money delivered to your home, then how do you get the best exchange rate for Euros for Home Delivery?

When you are choosing the provider make sure that you understand the postal delivery charges, particularly for amounts below £500 as any additional postal costs will effectively mean that you are receiving less Euros for the £sterling you pay. That is why at besttravelmoney.com we include postal charges for the specific amount of euros requested within the rate you are shown. So, what you see is the cost to you.

There are some practical considerations when choosing home delivery, like making sure the travel money supplier you have chosen for Euros does deliver to where you live. Some of the smaller suppliers with the best rates will only deliver to a small geographical area. Also, remember this is ‘cash’ you are having delivered, so you need to be at home when your Euros arrive.

If you only require a small number of euros or would prefer the convenience of collecting your Euros from a local store how do you get the best exchange rate for Euros on the High St?

We would still recommend you use a travel money comparison website. Choose the travel money provider which you consider having the best combination of rate and convenience for you. Check the supplier you have chosen (whether for example it is Tesco, Sainsbury’s or Eurochange) really does have a collection point near you as not all stores will have the facility.

We still recommend that you order on-line going from the comparison website to your chosen provider website to ensure you get the best deal. You will almost certainly getter a better rate via ‘click & collect’ than just walking into a store and purchasing your Euros.

Keep in mind our FAQ's to make sure your holiday money goes further

Always understand the charges for debit and credit cards.

Many of the costs that you incur while abroad are driven by your UK bank account or credit card, so understanding the costs for your debit or credit cards abroad is important.

Whilst using your debit card in the UK is usually free, using your card abroad often incurs extra charges. Apart from most European holiday destinations the major banks charge a fixed fee every time you use your debit card. There is also a foreign exchange fee (typically 2.99%) on the amount you spend when using your debit card. The newer banks tend to offer better deals. Starling bank and Revolut  being two of the better examples.

We have put a table together of debit card charges for most UK banks within the Debit Card FAQ section .

Most credit cards don’t charge a fixed fee for using the card but still charge a percentage on any transaction that you make in a shop or restaurant. Also be careful using your credit card for cash from an ATM as it may be considered a cash advance and incur interest immediately. One of the better credit cards to use abroad is the Halifax Clarity card .

We have put a table together of credit card charges for the major UK card providers within the Credit Card FAQ section .

Always select the local currency in a shop or at an ATM

Something that is becoming more frequent when you go abroad is at an ATM or in shops and restaurants, you may be offered the option to pay in pounds sterling or local currency. Always choose the local currency otherwise you will get a very poor exchange rate and the cost to you can be surprisingly high.

This tiktok we saw explains it well for ATM transactions.

Check overseas ATM charges before pressing 'enter'

Understanding the differing charges applied by ATMs abroad is not easy. In theory ATMs are required to explain their charges before you press enter. Apart from any charges applied by your bank or credit card provider the local ATM owners may have differing exchange rates or local charges. Don’t be afraid to check out several local ATMs and see which offers the best deal.

Simpler options can be to take more local currency with you or use an ATM from a big local bank. ATMs from banks tend to charge less than independent local operators sited in stores or garages for example.

Our travel guides provide the names of the major banks in some different countries

Our travel money guide to countries that use the Euro that you may be interested in

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Frequently Asked Questions

Faq categories, travel money, can i send someone else to collect my tui travel money order.

No, only the person that purchased the travel money is able to collect it. We will hold the currency in store for seven days to allow you to collect it on a day that is most convenient for you.

What is Dynamic Currency Conversion?

Some shops and ATMs abroad might give you the option to pay or withdraw cash in either the currency of the country you are visiting or in GBP Sterling. This is known as Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). If you’re using a pre-paid card, you should always pick to pay in the currency that’s loaded on the card for the country you are in. Otherwise, you’ll incur additional charges from the retailer or ATM. We have no liability for these fees.

I have more than one currency loaded onto my Multi-Currency Travel Money Card, will it always use the one for the country I am visiting?

Yes, the card will automatically use the currency of the country you’re visiting. But, if you run out of funds in that currency, it will start to transfer funds across from the next currency with the greatest balance available. There is a 3% charge if this is done automatically. To avoid this charge we recommend that you always make sure you have enough of the correct currency to cover the purchase, or transfer money across from other balances via MyAccount where these transfers don’t incur a charge.

What if I want to buy something and have enough in the overall balance to pay for it but it is split between a number of different currencies?

The transaction will still go through. The card will transfer currencies from the different balances into the correct currency to cover the cost of the purchase. There’s a 3% charge if this is done automatically. To avoid this charge, we recommend that you always have enough of the correct currency loaded onto your card, or transfer money across from other balances via MyAccount . The only time the transaction will decline is if there are insufficient funds.

I haven’t received my email confirmation for my Travel Money card, what should I do?

Please check your junk folder, as it may be there. If not, please contact the Customer Services team who’ll be able to request a duplicate for you.

I have tried to place an order online with TUI Travel Money but it keeps telling me it is unable to complete my transaction and to try again later, what should I do?

Please contact the Customer Services team on 0203 1300 133.*

*Calls from UK landlines cost the standard rate, but calls from mobiles may be higher. Check with your network provider.

What is the amount of currency I can order online with TUI Travel Money?

The minimum order amount is £100.

You can place a maximum of two orders per day at a combined total amount of £2,500. The maximum combined total order amount per person per year is £15,000.

I’m going on a day trip to a country with a different currency. I only have Euros on my Multi-Currency Travel Money Card, will the card use these?

The card will automatically transfer your Euros into the currency needed for purchases in a different country. There’s a 3% charge if this is done automatically. To avoid this charge we recommend that you always have enough of the correct currency loaded onto your card, or transfer money across from other balances via  MyAccount as you won’t be charged for this.

Can I change the store that I collect my TUI Travel Money order from?

No, once the order has been placed and confirmed, the collection shop can’t be changed on the systems and it must be collected from the selected shop on your confirmation.

Can I choose the currency denominations when I order online at TUItravelmoney.co.uk?

No, you can’t choose the denominations that you receive, but we’ll always do our best to provide a mixture of small and large notes.

How can I withdraw money that’s left on my Travel Money Card?

If you’ve got any money left on your Travel Money Card when you get back from your holiday, you can convert the balance back to cash in a TUI Store. Please note only the primary cardholder can do this and you’ll need to take along photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence. Buy-back rates apply in store.

My passport and driving license don’t match the name on the card that I have paid for my travel money with, can I use these to collect my TUI Travel Money order?

You’ll need to take along a marriage certificate or deed poll in order to confirm your name and that it has been changed legally.

I have ordered the wrong currency online with TUI Travel Money – can I change it?

Unfortunately we’re not able to cancel or change your order once it has been confirmed.

Why have I been charged a cash advance fee with my order from TUI Travel Money?

Transactions for the purchase of foreign currency may be treated as cash advances by your card issuer, which results in an additional charge. This is not a charge made by us or TUI and we have no liability for these charges. Please refer to the terms and conditions of your card for more details.

Why can’t I find the currency that I need on the TUI Travel Money website?

If it’s a currency that isn’t listed in the drop down box, then it’s not available online. Your local TUI Store may be able to help.

I live in Northern Ireland or Jersey – can I order travel money from TUI Travel Money for collection from my nearest TUI store?

Unfortunately, at this time, only the home delivery service can be offered to customers in Northern Ireland or Jersey.

I ordered travel money from TUI Travel Money for home delivery but I wasn’t in to sign for it – what do I do?

If Royal Mail have tried to deliver your order they will have left a notification card detailing what you should do next.

What ID do I need to collect my TUI Travel Money currency order from a TUI store?

You’ll need to take along your confirmation number, the payment card used for the purchase and photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport.

Why does the ordering system on TUI Travel Money round up my order?

Orders will be rounded up to the nearest smallest denomination available for the currency you have picked.

I have reloaded my Travel Money Card/bought an item but it isn’t showing, what do I need to do?

It can take up to 48 hours for the funds to clear. If it still isn’t showing after this time, then call 0203 1300 133.*

What is my MyAccount login?

If you’ve forgotten your login details you can reset them via MyAccount by clicking on ‘Forgotten user name’ or ‘Forgotten password’.

The rate has changed since I bought my travel money online with TUI Travel Money. Can I get the new rate?

Currency rates change on a daily basis, so the amount you receive will be at the rate on the day of purchase, as shown on your confirmation.

Can you tell me what my Travel Money Card balance is?

If you have a Multi-Currency Travel Money Card, you can view your balance by logging on to MyAccount or the TUI Travel Money app. If you have a Single Currency card – please call 0203 1300 133.*

How do I activate my second Multi-currency Travel Money card?

You’ll need to contact the Customer Service team on 0203 1300 133, as this can’t be done in-store.* You’ll need the activation code, which is printed on the letter underneath the second card. Please follow the automated messages to complete activation.

Is the second Travel Money Card linked to a separate account?

No, it’s linked to the same account and accesses the same funds.

I have forgotten my pin number for my Travel Money Card. What do I do?

You can reveal your PIN number on MyAccount . Alternatively, contact TUI’s Travel Money Card Customer Services team on 0203 1300 133. Standard call charges apply.

I’ve lost my Travel Money Card, what do I need to do?

Contact the Travel Money Card Customer Services team on 0203 1300 133 and they’ll cancel the card to prevent any further use.* If you have a Multi-currency Travel Money Card, they’ll be able to activate your second card so you can use that instead. If you have a Single Currency Card, they’ll try to arrange a Western Union money transfer if possible, or a replacement card.

I have ordered a new Travel Money Card and it still hasn’t arrived, what shall I do?

New Multi-Currency Travel Money Cards take up to two weeks to arrive. If it still hasn’t arrived after this time, then please contact 0203 1300 133.*

I am trying to reload my Travel Money Card but it keeps telling me it is an invalid number, what do I need to do?

Please make sure you’re entering the 10-digit number on the back of the card and not the long number on the front. If you’re still having trouble, please call 0203 1300 133.*

How long is my Travel Money Card valid?

You can find the expiry date on the front of the card.

Can I purchase Buy-back Guarantee?

At the moment, the buy-back guarantee is only available on travel money purchases made in TUI Stores and can be used up to the value of £200.

What do I do with my unused travel money?

You can return your unused travel money directly to a TUI Store and they’ll buy it back at the rate on the day. Please note, they can’t buy back coins or mutilated notes.

Who do I contact if there’s a problem with my Travel Money Card?

Please call TUI’s Travel Money Card Customer Services team on 0203 1300 133. Standard call charges apply.

What’s a Travel Money Card?

Our Multi-Currency Travel Money Card, in partnership with TUI, is a safe and secure alternative to carrying cash abroad. It’s a pre-paid card that you can load with up to eight currencies of your choice. You can then use the card to make purchases or withdraw cash all over the world.

Is there a maximum I can spend with the Travel Money card?

The maximum 24-hour ATM withdrawal limit is £500 and the max individual spend is £2,000. The maximum spend per year on a Multi-Currency Travel Money Card is £30,000 and maximum ATM withdrawal per year is £10,000.

How much does it cost to transfer currencies on the Multi-Currency Travel Money Card?

There’s no charge to transfer currencies – transfers are done at the currency exchange rate on that day. You’ll be given a quote for the exchange before you have to confirm.

How can I load money onto my Multi-Currency Travel Money Card or transfer money to a different currency on the card?

This can easily be done online via MyAccount online or on the TUI Travel Money app.

How much does it cost to load currency onto the card?

There is no charge to load currency onto the card, except if you load GBP where there is a 2% load fee charge. Currency is loaded onto the card at the exchange rate on the day.

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Why compare exchange rates?

It's important to shop around for the best currency deals if you want to maximise your holiday money. Right now, there's a 5.9% difference between the best and worst euro exchange rates available online. It may not sound like a lot, but that's an instant saving of £59 if you were buying £1000 worth - just by choosing the best place to exchange your cash. Less-common currencies offer even more potential savings: you could get 11.2% more Turkish lira by going with the best deal. For Indian rupees, the saving is 8.1%, and for Thai baht it's 13.0%. That's a lot of extra Mekhong!

However, exchange rates aren't the only important factor when it comes to getting the best currency deal. Commission, delivery fees and payment surcharges can all affect the amount of currency you'll receive, which is why it's important to use a comparison website to check the best deals for you.

Our travel money comparisons can help you to get a great deal on your currency. We compare the exchange rates from a wide range of different providers, along with their fees and any other charges, so you can see how their rates stack up after all costs have been included. You can choose how you want to pay and whether you want to pick your currency up in person or get it delivered to your door. We'll even show you exclusive online-only deals that aren't available on the high street! Comparing is quick and easy - just select the currency you want to buy, tell us how much you want to spend and we'll do the rest.

It's almost always cheaper to buy your currency online compared to buying in-store.

• Some of the most competitive currency suppliers are online-only. Their operating costs are generally lower than high street stores, so they can afford to offer you better exchange rates
• Most suppliers offer free home delivery when you spend a minimum amount
• Many high street currency suppliers such as supermarkets and the Post Office offer better rates if you place your order online beforehand. By reserving your order online, you can guarantee the supplier's online rate and still collect your currency in person at a time that suits you

If you're spending less than £300, it can be more cost-effective to buy your currency in-store because the delivery charge may cancel out any savings you might have made on the exchange rate if you bought online. However, some currency suppliers charge a handling or processing fee for small orders when you buy in-store, so it's worth checking beforehand if you're only spending a smaller amount.

We recommend you place your order at least three working days before you need your currency. Most currency suppliers will dispatch your order on the same day they receive your payment if you pay before lunchtime, otherwise they'll post it on the next working day. Your order will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service that's guaranteed by Royal Mail to arrive on the next working day.

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The official TUI Travel Money App puts you in control of your holiday spending. As well as providing you access to your TUI Multi-currency Card to check your available balance, load and transfer funds between currencies and view transaction history the app now also has an ATM finder and currency converter. If you do not currently have a Travel Money Card, please visit https://www.money4travel.com/tuiuk/travel-money-card for more information. This is the official Travel Money Card app developed in partnership with Prepay Technologies Ltd

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