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Why buy dollars from us?
Click & Collect: Secure our best rate online & pay on collection
Pre-order US dollars for local collection with our Click & Collect service and secure our very best GBP to USD exchange rate. We’ll notify you by email when your Click & Collect order is ready. Then simply complete the exchange in-store. Our exchange rate guarantee means your order will be held in-store at your pre-secured rate for two business days after the date of this notification.
Click & Collect US Dollars
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Home Delivery: Free delivery on all orders over £800
We can deliver US dollars directly to your home address. We offer next day delivery on all US dollar orders received before 12 noon. For orders of £800 or over, delivery is free, or for orders under £799.99 there is a small delivery charge of £6.95.
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In-store: Order US dollars over the counter
We have an extensive UK network of stores and agents, ready to help you with your currency exchange needs. We’re happy to take currency orders over the counter.
Find a store near youClick & Sell: Sell foreign currency back to us
Leftover currency? Sell your dollar banknotes back to us. Simply secure your USD to GBP rate online with our Click & Sell service, and then complete the exchange in-store.
USA currency information
Currency Name: | United States Dollar (US Dollar) |
Currency Code: | USD |
Currency Symbol: | $ |
Banknotes: | $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 |
Dollar coins: | $1 |
Cent coins: | 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢ (dime), 25¢ (quarter), 50 |
Traveling the world? The dollar is a global currency, which means it is a useful currency to have as it is widely accepted around the world.
You’ll often see this currency written as US$ to distinguish it from other dollar currencies. When purchasing dollars in-store ask for mix of denominations, it’s useful to have smaller dollar bills for tipping and making small purchases. There’s a strong culture of tipping in New York and the rest of the States.
Typical prices in the USA
3 course meal for two (mid-range restaurant) | $ 70 |
Pint of domestic beer | $ 5 |
McDonalds combo meal | $ 8.99 |
Cappuccino | $ 4.64 |
Average prices, Data source: Numbeo Cost of Living in USA, Date: January 2023
Travel Money FAQs
Travel Money FAQsNeed to Send Dollars?
You can send money to the USA from the UK with Western Union in our own stores. Simply visit us in-store Western Union services at a No1 Currency, CEC or Thomas Exchange Global store near you.
For GBP to USD bank transfers for amounts £10,000 or more get a bank-beating transfer quote online from Fexco.
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