Comparing travel money deals Compare travel money deals before you buy to get the best value As the world’s leading provider of foreign exchange, we’re committed to making sure travellers get great value. We encourage anyone buying travel money to shop around and compare rates to find the best deal. Our Online Price Promise means that if you find a cheaper overall price, we'll refund the difference*. Here are our top tips to make sure you get the best value when you’re comparing travel money deals online: Check the total cost, not just the rate It's important to look at the overall cost of buying your foreign currency, not just the exchange rate. The best travel money deal will involve a combination of a good exchange rate and low commission, together with good value on handling costs, credit card charges and delivery fees. You might also get a discount for buying over a certain amount. And don't forget: we’re committed to offering you a great price on your foreign currency in the UK through our Online Price Promise. If you do find a cheaper overall price, we’ll refund the difference, reassuring you that you’re getting a great deal as well as buying from a trusted brand. Make sure you compare travel money, like for like Be sure that you’re making a like for like travel money comparison, here are some things to think about: When will you get your cash or prepaid currency card? If you’re travelling the next day you don’t want to wait ten working days for delivery. How will you get your foreign currency? Would it be more convenient to have your travel money delivered to your home, or to collect it from the airport? Is the rate advertised on the comparison site actually available? Will your credit card be charged? Some providers charge over 2% for using a credit card to buy travel money – which can make a huge difference. Beware the pitfalls of comparison sites Some comparison sites only promote foreign currency providers that they have a commercial relationship with. This can lead to confusing and conflicting results if you use a number of sites to compare travel money deals. Which travel money comparison site should you use? One of the only travel money comparison sites that currently provides impartial, accurate and up to date exchange rates across a broad range of currencies is travelmoneymax.com – part of Martin Lewis’s Money Saving Expert site. But if you decide to use the travelmoneymax.com travel money comparison tool, remember to set the filters for delivery or collection to your requirements, so you can be sure you’re making a like for like comparison. Knowing when to buy Customers often ask: "When is the best time to buy currency?" The short answer is that there’s no way of knowing. Our advice is to plan ahead and use our Travel Rate Tracker. Or, why not sign up to our newsletter? You‘ll be in with the chance of winning £1000 and receive details of our promotions and special currency happy hours. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook. *Price promise terms and conditions apply Quick Links Travel Money Card Exchange Rates Bureau de Change Max Your Foreign Currency Compare Your Travel Money Travellers Cheques Precious Metals About Travelex About Us Store Finder Download Our App Press Centre Corporate Affiliates Careers Useful Information Help & FAQs Privacy Centre Terms & Conditions Travelex Money Card Terms & Conditions Statement of Compliance Website Terms of Use Safety & Security Sitemap Modern Slavery Statement Connect Travelex Foreign Coin Services Limited Worldwide House Thorpe Wood Peterborough PE3 6SB Reg Number: 02884875 Terms & Conditions Privacy Statement Cookie Statement © 2021 Travelex Foreign Coin Services Limited (licensors). Travelex Foreign Coin Services Limited - Registered Number 02884875. Registered Office - Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB Cookies on this site We would like to use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on the site, analyse data on how customers use our webpages and support our marketing. If you are happy for us to do so please click ‘Accept’ which will accept all cookies. If you would like to manage your preferences or decline cookies instead, then click ‘Reject/Customise’. For more information read our Cookie Statement. Reject/Customise Accept