Pound surges to 12 month high against the US dollar
15th September 2017
The US dollar rate has been strengthening, hitting a high following Bank of England announcements yesterday. Our rate today of $1.31* is the best on Travelex.co.uk for 12 months.
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Pound surges to a 9 month high against the US dollar
30th June 2017
Today our US dollar rate is at $1.27, the highest level for over 9 months. This is welcome news if you’re heading to the USA (or somewhere else where you need US dollars) this summer!
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UK General Election 2017 update
9th June 2017
The General Election resulting in a hung parliament has caused uncertainty in the market and the pound has lost value against other currencies. Compared to 10am yesterday, Brits changing £500 at 9.15am today will get €11.12 or $15.50 less per £500.
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UK General Election 2017 update
8th June 2017
Based on search volume, we’ve observed slightly lower interest in foreign exchange rates and travel money in May/June than the same period last year when there was more attention on the value of the pound in the lead up to the EU referendum vote.
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Pound vs. dollar update
17th January 2017
Following Theresa May's Brexit speech today, we’ve updated our rates since this morning to make sure that we’re bringing you our best rates possible. Find out more here.
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Update on the euro
24th November 2016
The euro is today at a 72 day low against the pound - great news if you're heading to Europe. David Swann – our Head of Pricing for the UK, Europe and US – shares his thoughts based on what we’ve noticed here at Travelex.
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US Presidential Election update
10th November 2016
Following the US Presidential Election results, pound rates have improved. You can now get an extra €15.85 per £500 when ordering at travelex.co.uk and an extra $13.10 per £500, compared to a recent low point in October*.
Read morePound rates begin to improve
18th July 2016
Pound rates have improved compared to last week on almost all currencies. You can now get an extra €15.56 per £500 when ordering at travelex.co.uk and an extra $17.44 per £500, compared to a recent post-Brexit low point of GBP/EUR (7/7/2016) and GBP/USD (28/6/2016).
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Brexit update
24th June 2016
The UK public have today voted to leave the European Union. David Swann – our Head of Pricing for the UK, Europe and US – shares his thoughts.
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The Brexit effect on the pound
21st June 2016
The UK’s upcoming referendum on whether or not to remain in the EU takes place just as the summer travel season is kicking off. David Swann – our Head of Pricing for the UK, Europe and US – shares his thoughts based on what we’ve noticed here at Travelex.
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Pound surges to 3 month high against euro
19th May 2016
Today (19th May 2016), the pound surged to our highest rate against the euro since 8th February 2016. This gives you an extra €34 (£27) on £500 when ordering at travelex.co.uk, compared to the GBP/EUR rate on the most recent low point, 7th April 2016.
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