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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.

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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.

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Click & 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.

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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.

Countries that use the US dollar?

The USA, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Turks and Caicos Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, East Timor, Zimbabwe

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

When will my Click & Collect order be ready?

Order fulfilment times may vary depending on the currency selected. We will notify you when your order is ready for collection.

Please note: we hold most major currencies like the Euro and US Dollar in stock, so we anticipate these orders will be ready in-store within 1 working day. Other currencies may need to be ordered in and should be in-store within 4 working days.

Can I buy travel money with a credit card or cash?

You can pay for your travel money using cash or card in most of our stores. Although, some agent locations only accept cash.

If you’ve order using Click & Collect, please check the accepted payment methods for your collection point on the order confirmation email or by calling the store directly.

Please note: if paying by credit card that some banks may charge a cash advance fee for purchasing travel money.

How to complete my Click & Collect order?

When you are notified that order is ready for collection, please bring the following with you to complete your Click & Collect order in-store:
– Your order confirmation email (printed or on your phone)
– Your payment method
– Valid photographic ID (passport or driving licence)
– Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 90 days)

Please note: most of our own stores accept both cash and card, but some of our agents only accept cash. Before completing your order in-store, please check the payment details information on your order confirmation emails or by calling the store directly.

Do I need ID to buy US dollars?

Yes, you may be asked for ID when buying dollars over the counter or completing a Click & Collect order in-store.

ID:
– Acceptable photographic identification are: a valid passport or driving licence

You may also be asked for proof of address:
– Acceptable proof of address are: bank statement or a utility bill (dated within 3 months)

Best time to buy US Dollars?

To get the best US Dollar exchange rate, it is a good idea to monitor the GBP to USD exchange rate before your trip. By buying dollars in advance, you’ll know the exchange rate you are going to get. If you are using ATMs aboard you may not get the same exchange rate.
You can find our latest USD to GBP exchange rate here.

Travel Money FAQs

Need 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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How to buy US dollars?

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Why buy dollars from us?

Click & Collect: Secure our best rate online & pay on collection

Home Delivery: Free delivery on all orders over £800

In-store: Order US dollars over the counter

Click & Sell: Sell foreign currency back to us

USA currency information

Typical prices in the USA

Travel Money FAQs

Need to Send Dollars?

Looking for a different currency?