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Why get your foreign currency from Post Office?
- Over 60 currencies available in cash or 22 for top-up on our Travel Money Card
- Pick your cash up from your nominated branch or get delivery to your home
- The more you buy, the better the rate
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A chance to win £5000 when you top up a new or existing Travel Money Card*. Offer ends 12 May
*Exclusive to travel money cards. Promotion runs 4 March to 12 May 2024. 1 x £5,000 prize available to be won each week. Minimum equivalent spend of £50 applies.
Why get your foreign currency at Post Office?
Excellent rates
Order online for our best rates on every currency. The more you buy, the better the rate.
Zero, zilch and nil commission
That’s right; 0% commission when you buy and sell your foreign currency with us, always.
Get it how you like it
You can pick up your euros and US dollars from your nearest branch in as little as 2 hours, or choose delivery to your home.
Today’s online rates
| Spend £400+ | Spend £500+ | Spend £1000+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro | 1.1169 | 1.1274 | 1.1377 |
| US Dollar | 1.1885 | 1.1997 | 1.2107 |
| Australian Dollar | 1.833 | 1.8435 | 1.8655 |
| New Zealand Dollar | 1.9982 | 2.0013 | 2.0045 |
| Thai Baht | 42.3478 | 42.8503 | 43.8325 |
| UAE Dirham | 4.2882 | 4.3199 | 4.3561 |
Rate correct as of 23/04/2024
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Post Office Travel Money is provided by First Rate Exchange Services. Post Office and the Post Office logo are registered trademarks of Post Office Limited.
Post Office Limited is registered in England and Wales. Registered number 2154540. Registered office: 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7ER.
Find out more information by reading the Post Office Travel Money Card's terms and conditions.
Post Office Travel Money Card is an electronic money product issued by First Rate Exchange Services Ltd pursuant to license by Mastercard International. First Rate Exchange Services Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with number 4287490 whose registered office is Great West House, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9DF, (Financial Services Register No. 900412). Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
