Buy 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 Euros market, we have a Euro exchange rates page to keep up to date on the latest Euro exchange rates.

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 Euros 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.