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Need holiday money? You can buy, exchange or order foreign currency online or at one of our instore bureaux.

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Need holiday money? You can buy, exchange or order foreign currency online or at one of our instore bureaux.

Nectar members get even better rates on travel money*

Click & Collect supports Apple Pay & Google Pay.

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From euros and US dollars to Swedish krona and Japanese yen, we have more than 50 foreign currencies from all over the world.

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Order travel money in 3 easy steps

Select your currency Tell us how much you need and secure your online rate.

Choose how to get it Pick Click & Collect, Home delivery or load a Travel money card.

Collect or get it delivered Pick up from a nearby bureau or relax while we deliver to your door.

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Use our branch finder to locate a Sainsbury’s Travel money bureau near you. See opening times and services, then start your order.

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Where can you get foreign currency with Sainsbury’s?

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 order currency online for quick collection. Simply wait for your collection ready email, then head to your chosen bureau to pick up your order.

Typically, euros and US dollars are available the same day. All other currencies are usually ready from 2pm on your selected collection date.

When placing your order online, you’ll be able to choose your preferred collection date and bureau.

Get your travel money card delivered to you
Order online and 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.

Get travel money delivered to you
Order online and we’ll mail your holiday money to you securely via special delivery. Order more than £500 of foreign currency and get free delivery.

Why use Sainsbury’s Travel money for foreign currency?

– Wide range of currencies, including USD and EU
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 online, on the phone and at one of our in store bureaux. See our – Nectar member benefits.

– Currency buy-back
Bring your foreign currency notes to one of our instore bureau when you get home and turn your spare cash into pounds.

– 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 Travel money.

– Multiple ways to order and receive travel money
Order online, collect instore or receive holiday money by post – the choice is yours.

– Access to Western Union
You can send an international money transfer instore with Western Union Money Transfer® services.

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.

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*.

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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. Royal Mail does not deliver on Sundays.

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

– Order before 2pm Monday to Thursday: next working day
– Order after 2pm Monday to Wednesday: second working day
– Order after 2pm Thursday and before 2pm Friday: Saturday or Monday (Saturday isn’t guaranteed)
– Order after 2pm Friday or anytime at the weekend: Tuesday
– Bank holidays add a day
– We don’t deliver on Sundays

*Days quoted are dependent on the day being a working day. If one of these days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly.

What are the home delivery fees?

The minimum order for home delivery is £100.

Order £500 or more = Free
Order up to £499.99 = £4.99

How much money can I order online?

Orders for collection at any Sainsbury’s 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 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. Exchange via our Click & Sell service online or just bring your unused currency back to a Sainsbury’s Travel money bureau and we’ll exchange it back to sterling. Please note that we can buy back notes but not coins.

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Nectar members get better exchange rates online or at one of our in-store bureaux.

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