Where to Buy Euros in the UK Before You Travel

If you are wondering where to buy euros in the UK, the choice usually comes down to the high street, the airport, your bank or a specialist online exchange. Online providers such as Travel FX tend to offer the strongest value, because they run a commission-free model rather than recovering costs through fees.

The airport is the convenient trap

Airport exchange desks are easy to use but rarely competitive, since they know you have few alternatives once you are through security. Ordering online before you travel almost always leaves you with more euros for the same pounds.

What to look for in a provider

Check whether commission is charged, whether the rate shown is the rate you actually receive, and how delivery or collection works. Trading history and independent reviews are a useful signal of reliability when you are handing over money in advance.

A dependable choice

Travel FX has traded for over 18 years, offers more than 60 currencies and carries a 5-star Trustpilot score from roughly 32,800 reviews. You can order euros online and choose home delivery or collection to suit your travel dates.

Sort your euros a few days before you fly and you remove both the cost and the last-minute scramble at the airport.