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Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on euros when you order your currency online.

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Euro options

Get euros however it suits you with our flexible options. Choose a secure and convenient Travelex Money Card, cash, or a combination of both.

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Travel Money Card

The Travelex Money Card is the quick, easy and secure way to spend abroad.

  • Lock in your rates1
  • 22 currencies available
  • Easy budget management
  • Accepted at millions of locations
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Cash

Cash and card will make sure you’re ready for any kind of spend in every country.

  • Be ready to tip when expected
  • Shop local markets
  • Avoid unnecessary ATM withdrawals

How to get your Euros

Order euros online to get great rates and choose home delivery or click and collect from stores or the airport.

Home delivery

Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.

Benefits
  • Fast, secure, convenient
  • Next day delivery available for cash
  • Free delivery for Travelex Money Card

Store click & collect

Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.

Benefits
  • Lock in your exchange rate1
  • Located in major UK airports

ATM click & collect

Skip the queues thanks to our very smart click & collect ATMs.

Benefits
  • Verification code (OTP) sent to your mobile
  • ATMs in Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham
  • No withdrawal fee

Travel money in a jiffy

Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.

  1. Buy online

    Buy online

    Choose from Travelex Money Card or cash.
  2. Choose delivery or collection

    Choose delivery or collection

    Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
  3. enjoy your trip

    Enjoy your trip!

    Relax knowing that all your travel money needs are taken care of.

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Key information about Euros

The Euro is represented by its currency code (EUR) and symbol €. Introduced as an official currency on January 1, 1999, coins and banknotes were first circulated on January 1, 2002.

Carrying a mix of euros on a Travel Money Card and cash offers the most flexibility when visiting the numerous European countries that use the euro as legal tender.

Euro notes

€5
€10
€20
€50
€100
€200

A €500 note is in circulation but has not been issued since April 2019. The first series of Euro notes are gradually being replaced by the second series (Europa) which does not include a €500 denomination. Banknotes from the first series are legal tender and will always retain their value.

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Euro coins

10¢
20¢
50¢
€1
€2
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Destinations that accept Euros

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Cyprus
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Portugal
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Vatican City
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Common questions about euros

We all want to get the best rates possible for euros when heading abroad. However, the optimal time to convert your British pounds to euros is difficult to predict, as fluctuations from economic indicators, geopolitical events, and market sentiment happen daily.

Ultimately, it depends on your individual circumstances, travel plans, and willingness to monitor the market. To help keep track of the euro market, we have a useful rate tracker you can sign up to.

You can currently spend your euros (notes and coins) in the following destinations:

  • Andorra
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Kosovo
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • The Netherlands
  • Portugal
  • San Marino
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Vatican City

Please be aware that despite being in Europe, these countries don't use the euro:

  • Albania — their currency is the lek
  • Armenia — their currency is the dram
  • Belarus — their currency is the ruble
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina — their currency is the convertible mark
  • Bulgaria — their currency is the lev
  • Czech Republic — their currency is the koruna
  • Denmark — their currency is the kroner
  • Georgia — their currency is the lari
  • Hungary — their currency is the forint
  • Iceland — their currency is the krona
  • Kazakhstan — their currency is the tenge
  • Liechtenstein — their currency is the Swiss franc
  • Macedonia — their currency is the denar
  • Moldova — their currency is the leu
  • Norway — their currency is the krone
  • Poland — their currency is the zloty
  • Romania — their currency is the leu
  • Russia — their currency is the ruble
  • Serbia — their currency is the dinar
  • Sweden — their currency is the kronor
  • Switzerland — their currency is the franc
  • Turkey — their currency is the lira
  • Ukraine — their currency is the hryvnia

You can purchase your euros from us via credit or debit card. Regardless of how you buy your euros from us (online or in-store), rest assured, we won't impose any credit card handling fees. Please be mindful that your card provider might charge fees like cash advance fee, so it's advisable to confirm with them before purchasing your euros.

Yes! With our Buy Back Promise we can buy back your unused euro notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise.

You have the flexibility to use your credit and debit cards across Europe, but be aware that your bank may impose a transaction fee for international card usage. These non-sterling charges can range depending on your provider.

Yes, cash is still frequently used in Europe. We would recommend a balance of cash for tips, taxis, and little treats, and the Travelex Money Card for peace of mind on larger purchases when travelling.

Not all countries in Europe use the euro as their official currency, so it’s worth checking before you travel and ordering your currency ahead of your departure.

Some EU member states, such as Croatia, only recently adopted the euro, whereas others, such as Hungary and Poland, have not yet adopted the euro but will once they meet the EU's necessary conditions.

Need a different currency?

Whether you're visiting neighbouring countries or planning a multi-destination trip, our related currency links make it easy to prepare.

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  • 1 Lock in your exchange rates mean the exchange rate is locked in for the initial order only. Rates for subsequent orders will be set at the prevailing rate at the time of each transaction.
  • Travelex 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.