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Marks & Spencer Travel Money

Find out more about marks & spencer's travel money options with our useful guide..

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• What services does Marks & Spencer offer?
• What currencies can I order through Marks & Spencer?
• How much can I transfer with Marks & Spencer?

How soon can I get my money?

How safe is my money, are there any fees i might have to pay.

• Customer service information for M&S

As well as socks, pants, and sandwiches Marks & Spencer also buy and sell travel money. If you need some cash you can visit your nearest M&S Bureau de Change – available in over 120 M&S stores across the UK.

• Wide range of foreign currencies
• SameDay Click & Collect
• Order between £150 and £2,500

What services does Marks & Spencer offer?

M&S offers two services:

• Buy in store. You’re able to visit your nearest store to get hold of some travel money. Head to the M&S website to find your nearest store!
• Home delivery. If you have an M&S Credit Card or Chargecard, you can order between £100 and £2,500 of foreign currency online or over the phone. And if you order your travel money before 1pm, M&S will deliver it to your home address the next working day.

M&S also offer a buy-back service, so you can sell your leftover travel money at the buy-back rate on the same day you return it.

What currencies can I order through Marks & Spencer?

Here’s a list of some of the main currencies that are available with M&S:

• Argentine Peso (ARS)
• Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
• Brazilian Real (BRL)
• Brunei Dollar (BND)
• Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
• Canadian Dollar (CAD)
• Chilean Peso (CLP)
• Chinese Yuan Renmibi (CNY)
• Croatian Kuna (HRK)
• Czech Koruna (CZK)
• Fiji Dollar (FJD)
• Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
• Hungarian Forint (HUF)
• Iceland Krona (ISK)
• Indonesaian Rupiah (IDR)
• New Israeli Sheqel (ILS)
• Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
• Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
• Kenyan Shilling (KES)
• Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
• Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
• Mauritius Rupee (MUR)
• Mexican Peso (MXN)
• New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
• Norwegian Krone (NOK)
• Omani Rial (OMR)
• Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
• Philippine Peso (PHP)
• Polish Zloty (PLN)
• Qatari Rial (QAR)
• Romanian Leu (RON)
• Russian Ruble (RUB)
• Saudi Riyal (SAR)
• Singapore Dollar (SGD)
• South African Rand (ZAR)
• South Korean Won (KRW)
• Swedish Krona (SEK)
• Swiss Franc (CHF)
• New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
• Thai Baht (THB)
• Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
• Turkish Lira (TRY)
• UAE Dirham (AED)
• US Dollar (USD)
• Vietnamese Dong (VND)
• Aland Islands (ALA)
• Andorra (AND)
• Argentina (ARG)
• Australia (AUS)
• Austria (AUT)
• Bahrain (BHR)
• Belgium (BEL)
• Brazil (BRA)
• Brunei (BRN)
• Bulgaria (BGR)
• Canada (CAN)
• Chile (CHL)
• China (CHN)
• Croatia (HRV)
• Cyprus (CYP)
• Czech Republic (CZE)
• Estonia (EST)
• Finland (FIN)
• France (FRA)
• French Guiana (GUF)
• French Southern Territories (ATF)
• Germany (DEU)
• Greece (GRC)
• Guadeloupe (GLP)
• Hong Kong (HKG)
• Hungary (HUN)
• Iceland (ISL)
• Indonesia (IDN)
• Ireland (IRL)
• Israel (ISR)
• Italy (ITA)
• Jamaica (JAM)
• Japan (JPN)
• Jordan (JOR)
• Kenya (KEN)
• Kuwait (KWT)
• Latvia (LVA)
• Lithuania (LTU)
• Luxembourg (LUX)
• Malaysia (MYS)
• Malta (MLT)
• Martinique (MTQ)
• Mauritius (MUS)
• Mayotte (MYT)
• Mexico (MEX)
• Monaco (MCO)
• Montenegro (MNE)
• Netherlands (NLD)
• New Zealand (NZL)
• Norway (NOR)
• Philippines (PHL)
• Poland (POL)
• Portugal (PRT)
• Qatar (QAT)
• Reunion (REU)
• Romania (ROU)
• Russia (RUS)
• Saint Barthelemy (BLM)
• Saint Martin (MAF)
• Saint Pierre And Miquelon (SPM)
• San Marino (SMR)
• Saudi Arabia (SAU)
• Singapore (SGP)
• Slovakia (SVK)
• Slovenia (SVN)
• South Africa (ZAF)
• South Korea (KOR)
• Spain (ESP)
• Sweden (SWE)
• Switzerland (CHE)
• Taiwan (TWN)
• Thailand (THA)
• Trinidad And Tobago (TTO)
• Turkey (TUR)
• United Arab Emirates (ARE)
• United States (USA)
• Vietnam (VNM)

How much can I transfer with Marks & Spencer?

Orders are subject to a minimum value of £150 and a maximum value of £2,500.

Once you have ordered your card it can take up to ten working days for you to receive it. However, providing there are no delays with Royal Mail, you will typically receive your card within five working days . FairFX do not have a fast track service and you cannot collect our cards from any collection points.

Unlike cash, if you lose it or it’s stolen, FairFX have you covered. (See FairFX’s terms and conditions for further details). You’re also covered against shocks on your statement when you get home. It’s all there, in real time, upfront.

There is a £5 post and packaging charge for orders with a total value of less than £500. Orders of £500 or more are delivered free.

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I want to buy $100 & 100 euros at handforth dean

Hi Dr. Russ,

Thank you for reaching out to Finder.

If you want to purchase currency. M&S offers two services:

Buy in store. You’re able to visit your nearest store to get hold of some travel money. Head to the M&S website to find your nearest store! Home delivery. If you have an M&S Credit Card or Chargecard, you can order between £100 and £2,500 of foreign currency online or over the phone. And if you order your travel money before 1pm, M&S will deliver it to your home address the next working day.

Hope this helps!

Cheers, Reggie

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Guide to travelling with cash

How much money can you take abroad.

If you’re travelling abroad from the UK with £10,000 cash or more, you’ll need to declare it with UK customs. You will need to declare €10,000 cash or more if you carry it between Northern Ireland and any non-EU country See footnote 1 1 .

Elsewhere, rules on carrying cash vary from country to country. For example, for countries in the EU, you’ll need to fill in a cash declaration form or declare money at an airport if you’re carrying €10,000 or more but this won’t apply to every European country See footnote 2 2 . Figures vary even more when travelling to countries on other continents with different currencies.

To avoid being issued a fine or having your money seized, it’s always best to check your destination’s local rules in advance.

How much cash can I bring into the UK?

If you’re bringing £10,000 cash or more into the UK, or €10,000 or more into Northern Ireland, you’ll need to declare it with customs See footnote 3 3 .

You’ll need to make a declaration if the total amount of cash your group or family is travelling with exceeds the £10,000 or €10,000 limit, even if individuals are carrying less than that.

You’ll have to give details about:

• who’s carrying the cash
• your journey
• how the cash was generated
• how the cash will be used

Declarations can be made 72 hours before you travel See footnote 4 4 .

Travelling with cash abroad

Follow these five tips to keep your cash safe when abroad:

• Split where you store your money – This is one of the best ways to make sure that if someone steals your cash, they don’t take all of it. Perhaps you could share your money between a group to lower the risk of losing it all from one theft.
• Only carry what you need – By splitting your money and only taking out what you need each day you can minimise the amount of cash you lose if a wallet or purse is misplaced or stolen.
• Consider a money belt – If you really want to keep your cash close, a money belt could be the answer. Wearable wallets are often slim enough to hide under clothing and some models stop would-be thieves from making contactless card payments if your debit and credit cards are stored inside.
• Store your cash securely – Taking time to set a combination and using a hotel or apartment safe can give you peace of mind that your money is stored securely.
• Exchange money with official vendors – It may be tempting to exchange currencies with street vendors offering competitive rates, but your money is always safest with a bureau exchange at a fixed address.

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• UAE Dirham AED
• Australian Dollar AUD
• Barbados Dollar BBD
• Bangladesh Taka BDT
• Bulgarian Lev BGN
• Bahrain Dinar BHD
• Bermuda Dollar BMD
• Brunei Dollar BND
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• Jamaican Dollar JMD
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• Cayman Island Dollar KYD
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• Norwegian Krone NOK
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• South African Rand ZAR
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• Qatar Riyal QAR

Delivery options, available branches and fees may vary by value and currency. Branch rates will differ from online rates. T&Cs apply .

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• Order online, buy in branch, or choose delivery to your home or local branch 
• 100% refund guarantee* if your holiday’s cancelled, at the same exchange rate, excluding bank and delivery charges. Just send your receipts and evidence of cancellation to us within 28 days of purchase. *T&Cs apply
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3 Interest-free periods are determined by your M&S Credit Card terms.

4 For purchases made online at marksandspencer.com you will be eligible for next day delivery at no extra cost. This will not apply to food, hampers, wine, flowers, furniture and items described as on sale. You need to have a marksandspencer.com account, set up in your name, to enjoy this benefit. Your account will usually be updated to include next day delivery within 6 working days of you opening both Club Rewards and your marksandspencer.com account. Only available to the main Club Rewards member. Your Club Rewards welcome pack will include two one-time promotion codes to use until the benefit is applied to your account. Once set up, each time you order online simply select next/nominated day delivery at checkout, and we'll automatically deduct the cost of delivery when you pay. Subject to availability and Marks and Spencer next day delivery terms and conditions. Visit marksandspencer.com/c/help/delivery for more information. Not available in some locations e.g. Northern Ireland and Guernsey and delivery slots may be limited.

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Today's latest M&S Bank travel money exchange rates, updated 5 minutes ago at 12:30am

Marks and Spencer have 52 currencies in stock and ready to order now. Buy online and collect your order from one of over 450 M&S Bank Bureaux across the UK. Home delivery is not offered for travel money orders, but you can reserve your currency online and collect it from your nearest store on the same day if you order before 4pm. You must buy your currency online to guarantee these rates or you may be given a lower rate in-store.

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We compare hundreds of exchange rates from dozens of currency suppliers across the UK. Select a currency below to see how M&S Bank's rates compare against other providers. Bear in mind that exchange rates aren't the only important factor when it comes to getting the best deal; commission, card surcharges and delivery costs can all affect the final amount of currency you'll receive. You can see the full range of currency deals on offer right now on our travel money comparisons .

M&S offer a collection service for travel money with no minimum or maximum order limits, and no commission. Home delivery is not available at this time.

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Our users have rated M&S Bank Average in 61 reviews. Read more on our M&S Bank reviews page.

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Yesterday 26th Oct, I visited your bank to change 500 Aussie dollars for pounds! I handed over my 500 dollars, and to my surprise, I was just kept waiting and waiting while this staff too her own sweet time scanning the notes 1 by 1 under the UV scan [...]

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Bought £500 of euros and was encouraged to pay using my m&s credit card in order to obtain the best rate all fine until my credit card statement arrived and me being charged £25 for a non sterling transaction...total rip off ...this was last year a [...]

Jim Ferguson

Very quick service. Nice pleasant lady called Helen in the Harrogate store. Good sense of humour and great customer service. An all round good experience.

The euro rate at Marks and Spencer right now is 1.1644. You'll need to buy or reserve your euros online to guarantee this rate; the euro rate offered in your local branch may be lower if you don't order online beforehand.

Marks and Spencer's exchange rates tend to be slightly better than those offered by other high street supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Tesco , but make sure you order your currency online beforehand or you may be given a lower rate in-store.

Unlike it's rivals, M&S does not offer currency for home delivery which means you'll need to collect your order in person from a nearby M&S travel money bureau.

If you want the absolute best exchange rate on the market, better currency deals are still available from other suppliers, especially if you order online. Check out our travel money comparisons to find the best currency deals available right now.

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• Saint Lucia - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• Saint Martin (French part) - Euro (EUR)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• San Marino - Euro (EUR)
• Saudi Arabia - Saudi Riyal (SAR)
• Singapore - Singapore Dollar (SGD)
• Slovakia - Euro (EUR)
• Slovenia - Euro (EUR)
• South Africa - South African Rand (ZAR)
• Spain - Euro (EUR)
• Sweden - Swedish Krona (SEK)
• Taiwan - New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
• Timor-Leste - U.S. Dollar (USD)
• Tokelau - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
• Türkiye - Turkish New Lira (TRY)
• Turks and Caicos Islands - U.S. Dollar (USD)
• Tuvalu - Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Vietnam - Vietnamese Dong (VND)
• Virgin Islands, British - U.S. Dollar (USD)
• Virgin Islands, U.S. - U.S. Dollar (USD)
• No matches found

Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone.

^ Travel money cards are available on selected currencies only.

Buy travel money

Buy, exchange money and order foreign currency online, by phone, or at our bureaux.  

How to get travel money with Sainsbury’s Bank

Need holiday money? Order currency online, by phone or visit a Sainsbury’s store with a bureau today. Or get a Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card for easy and secure spending overseas.  

There are various ways to buy travel money with Sainsbury’s Bank. Choose the method that’s easiest for you. 

1.    Buy currency online for home delivery.  2.    Order currency online and collect instore. 4-hour click and collect available. T&Cs apply.  3.    Buy currency via telephone. 4.    Visit one of our bureaux to buy currency in a Sainsbury’s store.  

Buy a prepaid travel money card

Our travel money card makes it safe and easy to manage and spend your holiday money.  1.     Order for collection – Collect your travel money card from your nearest Sainsbury’s Bank bureau. 2.     Order for delivery – We’ll send your travel money card straight to you. 3.     Download the app or log in online  – Check your balance, exchange between currencies, top up and manage your account.  

Where can you get foreign currency with Sainsbury’s?

Get travel money delivered to you.

Order online or by phone and we’ll mail your holiday money to you securely via special delivery. Order more than £400 of foreign currency and get free delivery.  

Collect travel money instore

Visit a store with an instore travel bureau to collect your travel money on your next weekly shop.

In a hurry? You can now order and collect Euros, US Dollars, and Travel Money Card pre-paid orders in as little as 4 hours with our click and collect travel money service^.

Click and collect currency the same day at a Sainsbury’s Bank travel money bureau when you:

• Order Euros, US Dollars, or a Travel Money Card
• Place your order on a Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), and
• Order at least 4hr before the bureau’s scheduled closure time

For orders made outside of this period, or for any other currency, you will be able to select your preferred collection date when placing your online order.   

Get your travel money card delivered to you

We’ll send your travel money card straight to you, with your PIN arriving separately for security.  

Visit one of our bureaux 

We have stores with instore travel bureaux across the UK where you can pick up holiday money on the day.  

Why use Sainsbury’s Bank for foreign currency

• Wide range of currencies, including USD and EUR We offer over 50 different foreign currencies, so it’s easy to get the holiday money you need.
• Nectar Prices Nectar members get better exchange rates both online, on the phone and at our bureaux. See our Nectar member benefits .*
• Currency buy-back  Got holiday money left over when you get home? We’ll buy back most foreign currency, so you’re not out of pocket. 
• Pick up your travel money in one of our stores Within travel bureaux  across the UK, it’s convenient to pick up holiday money as you shop with Sainsbury’s Bank.
• Multiple ways to order and receive travel money Order online or by telephone, collect instore or receive holiday money by post – the choice is yours.
• 24/7 telephone assistance and online portal   Our team are on hand to help with your travel money card any time of the day or night, no matter where you are in the world. 
• Access to Western Union You can send an international money transfer instore with  Western Union Money Transfer® services .

Choose your foreign currency

From Euro and US Dollar to Swedish Krona and Japanese Yen, we have more than 50 foreign currencies from all over the world. 

Take a look at our most popular currencies.

Add to your travel money card to withdraw and spend on holiday.

US Dollar (USD)

Order by telephone and receive your travel money in the post.

Dirham (AED)

Order online for bureau collection or buy directly instore.

Turkish Lira (TRK)

Buy travel money at one of our bureaux de change.

Thai Baht (THB)

Order currency online and get free delivery over £400.

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Get a travel money card instore to use on holiday in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any administration fees.

No, we don't charge any administration fees when you order currency from us.

Will I be charged for using my credit/debit card?

No, we don’t charge any extra when you buy foreign currency by card.

Some card providers may charge a cash advance fee and interest for buying currencies. Cash advance fees will not show on your travel money order, but you’ll be able to see them on your card statement. If you’re not sure, you should check with your card issuer.

There is no cash advance fee when you use a Sainsbury’s Bank Credit Card. No interest will be charged, as long as the full outstanding balance on the credit card is cleared during the current billing cycle. If a balance remains on the account at the end of the billing cycle, interest will be charged and may apply to the currency purchased.

Do I get any benefits for being a Nectar member?

Yes, you do. If you tell us your Nectar card number when you place your order, we’ll give you a better exchange rate*. Not a Nectar member? Sign up today .

When will I receive my home delivery order?

You can select a specific working day delivery date up to seven days in advance. Please note Saturday deliveries are not guaranteed. Also, if you’ve chosen a Monday delivery, Royal Mail may try to deliver on Saturday.

The earliest day you’ll be able to select for delivery is:

What are the home delivery fees?

How much money can i order online.

Orders for collection at any Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Bureau or for home delivery are subject to a maximum value of £4,500 per person per day.

All home delivery orders are subject to a minimum value of £100** and a maximum of £2,500. There is no minimum order value for orders for collection at a Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Bureau.

How long will my travel money card take to arrive?

We’ll send out your travel money card as soon as you order it, so it should be with you in three to five working days. You can also get a travel money card immediately at our bureaux if you need yours at short notice. 

Can I exchange unused travel money?

Yes, we can buy back your foreign currency. Just bring your unused currency back to a Sainsbury’s Bank travel money bureau and we’ll exchange it back to sterling. Please note that we can buy back notes but not coins. 

Can I pay using Apple Pay?

Yes, as long as the card issuer you are using is Maestro, Mastercard or VISA.

Terms and conditions

*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone.© You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction. No cash alternative is available. We reserve the right to change or cancel this offer without notice.

**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery. ^ For Euro, US Dollar and Travel Money Card only:

If you selected same-day collection your order will be available 4 hours from the initial order confirmation email received or if your order was placed before 6 am then the earliest your order will be available to collect is from 10 am. Please allow at least 4 hours for your order to be processed. Remember to check the bureau opening hours before collecting your order.

If you selected tomorrow or a future date your order will be ready from 10 am on your chosen collection date. For all other currencies

Your order will be available from 2.00 pm on your chosen collection date.

Your order should be collected within 72 hours or will be subject to cancellation. Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International. PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.  

Find more Terms & Conditions here

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