Currency Online Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Looking at 42 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptionally competitive exchange rates that easily outperform standard options found on the high street. Reviewers note that the payment and overall transaction processes are remarkably quick, efficient, and wonderfully simple to navigate. Consumers also highlight the reliable delivery service, stating that foreign currency arrives safely, promptly, and well in advance of travel dates. However, some people mentioned extra charges, pointing out that additional postal insurance required for larger transaction amounts or standard delivery fees can add noticeably to the overall cost of the service.

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Service

Consumers find service to be positive, highlighting professional support, fast and convenient processing,... See more

Value for money

Reviewers mention positive feedback about value for money, frequently highlighting brilliant exchange rates... See more

Price

People report positive experiences with price, highlighting that the exchange rates are much better than... See more

Payment

Customers had positive experiences with payment, expressing great satisfaction with the quick transfers and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company are really excellent to deal with. Not only are the exchange rates very good but the service I received was faultless! The buyback service was also perfect - I was kept informed all along... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent exchange rate, way better than high street, and 3 working days to pay it. Sent Wednesday, received Monday. Not cheap to send (£10+£3 insurance -- £10 insurance if £1000-£2500) but worth it f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed US dollars in new and lower denomination notes for trip to Africa. Best rate provided and great comms around denomination request and delivery. Quick and easy payment process and fast delivery... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service!! I ordered Moroccan dirhams 60hrs before travelling, also am not home so currency might not have reached me on time. Not only got the best rate but delivered to where I am staying... See more


Company details

  1. Currency Exchange Service

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Currency Online Group specialise in home delivery Currency Cash and Currency Buy Back at the best rates in the UK.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

932 reviews

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4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used this currency exchange service…

Used this currency exchange service twice now and the process has been faultless. Currency has arrived within 24 hours, and buy back service prompt and effective. Currency rates seem reasonably competitive. Will use again.

10 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t fault

Can’t fault, easy to follow instructions, good rate, quick turnaround and fund received within 5wd would recommend and use again

10 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Cannot fault them, they offer the best rates for currency and buy back if you have any left. Have used them several times, all good.

1 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best rates

I've worked with them multiple times now and they consistently have the best rates. Everything has always been paid within the 3 business-day time frame they give. I don't see myself using any other exchange service as long as COG is around.

10 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very officiant

Very officiant, professional, helpful and patient. Best exchange rate and straight to the point. 100% recommend

26 September 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Collected my dollars and returned the…

Collected my dollars and returned the balance after the holiday. The website for calculating the returned amount was awful. Apparently they are updating the website. But money was in my account the next day. So my experience is better than others I have read about.

26 September 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misleading Exchange Rate for Cash Orders

I placed a Cash order for Japanese yen yesterday (2nd Oct) for collection at their Waterloo branch today at the rate of just over £1 = 178JPY. The order confirmation stated:

"Your current collection date, 03/10/2023, from 2:00 pm"

Beneath it, it states: "Exchange rate will be held for 2 hours after which the exchange rate at the time of collection maybe given."

The statement above is also what it states on their website - I interpreted that information as the rate I ordered will be honoured within the 2hrs of my collection date & time.

I arrive to collect the currency before 3pm on collection day (today), and the customer service agent stated that I will be charged with the exchange rate at the current moment of collection which turns out to be just over £1 = 176JPY - lower than what I ordered.

When I queried this, the agent informed that the "Exchange rate will be held for 2 hours" refers to the time of when the order was placed, NOT when it is to be collected.

Given that I place a cash order, and the earliest they offer collection is at least from the next day onwards, the exchange rate I ordered will never be honoured and I will always be charged with the rate at collection. The information on their website and on the order confirmation is not clear and I found to be misleading for me.

Had I known this, I would never had used COG and would have went with Sterling FX - as the exchange rate of JPY is on a daily decline recently.

I had a really poor experience and I will never trust nor use COG again.

3 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using this company for…

First time using this company for holiday money but can't fault them at all. Buying process was easy and next day delivery with royal mail was brilliant. We also used the buy back service which was a little confusing to use at first but was sorted straight away by Sam. Much better buy back rate than post office ect. Will definitely use again.

26 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All perfect

All perfect, super professional, I wish they had my details saved to avoid putting all the information multiple times when I do multiple operations, the rest perfect.

25 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moroccan Dirams life saver

We failed to exchange our Moroccan Dirams before leaving the country, so were delighted to find a company that would exchange them. The process was very easy and the rate of exchange good.

11 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Usually Good

I have been using this Company for a few years now and have always found them to be honest and efficient.
My only slight reserve in my recent purchase from them is that their exchange rate was not as competitive as previously and was only a few dollars more than M&S.

14 August 2023
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