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8,341
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 8,185 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently share that ordering travel money through the website is completely straightforward and hassle-free. Customers consistently praise the team members for being exceptionally polite, helpful, and efficient when collecting orders in store. People also love finding great exchange rates and receiving fast notifications when their currency is ready for pick up. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected extra charges such as paying for small paper envelopes. A few other people also felt that occasional long wait times, staff breaks, or issues with order processing made visits frustrating.

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Staff

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Order

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Service

Customers report great satisfaction with the service, praising the polite, helpful, and efficient staff... See more

Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient and friendly service. Ordered one day, ready to pick up from the store next day. Friendly lady checked I was happy with the denominations in the pack ready to pick up, and gave me som... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order, quickly had a message telling me it was ready to collect, when I went to collect it the person working there offered me a choice in the size of note denominations. Reasonable exchange r... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered my currency and received text and email early next morning, that it was available to pick up in East Kilbride store. When picking up my currency, the young chap who served me was friendly and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered my travel money on line to be picked up the next day. The site was easy to manage and within a few hours of me ordering the money I got a message to say that my currency was ready to collect... See more

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  1. Currency Exchange Service

About Sainsbury's Travel money

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Planning a trip? We’re here to help you get great value holiday money, quickly and easily.

At Sainsbury’s Travel money, you can buy from over 50 foreign currencies online or at one of our 220+ instore bureaux. You’ll enjoy competitive exchange rates, 0% commission, and convenient ways to get your currency — including Click & Collect, secure home delivery, or our easy to use travel money card.

If you're a Nectar member, you’ll get even better rates through Nectar Prices, helping you stretch your budget a little further.

In July 2025, Sainsbury’s Bank announced the sale of its travel money business to Fexco Group, a global leader in foreign exchange, marking the start of a new long term strategic partnership. Don’t worry – Services continue under the Sainsbury’s brand, and from day one, you’ll still get the same reliable, easy and trusted service you expect from Sainsbury’s Travel money, instore and online now backed by Fexco’s FX expertise, innovation and scale.

Wherever you're going, we’re here to help you start your trip with confidence.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered travel money last Thursday…

I ordered travel money last Thursday online, hoping to pick it up on my weekly shopping trip to Sainsburys , Biggleswade today. I was told it would only available from tomorrow. However when I looked at my e mails after returning from the store this afternoon I was informed that my money was in fact in store. A very frustrating experience!

3 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi John,

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the confusion with your order collection. We understand how frustrating it must have been to make a trip to store only to later discover that your travel money was available. This isn't the experience we want our customers to have, and we'll share your comments with the relevant team as we continue to look at ways to improve our communications and collection journey.

Thank you
Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered my US dollars via online via…

I ordered my US dollars via online via click and collect as there was a better exchange rate. The money was ready within 2 hours.
However the advisor at Warrington branch was unprofessional and rude which wasn't a nice experience.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Claire,

Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear your travel money was ready for collection quickly, but we're sorry to learn that your experience in store did not meet your expectations. Providing friendly and professional service is important to us, so we're disappointed to hear about your interaction. We appreciate you taking the time to share your comments and will pass them on to the relevant team for review.

Thank you,
Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Friendly helpful staff

Very Friendly helpful staff
Good exchange rates

28 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're happy to hear our colleague was helpful and you found our exchange rates competitive. We appreciate your feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ready to collect 2 days earlier than…

Ready to collect 2 days earlier than quoted when i ordered.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Jen,

We're glad to hear your collection was ready sooner than expected. We appreciate your feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Literally value for money.

Everything was exactly as promised.

29 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Alan,

We are pleased to hear that everything met your expectations. Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service masters.

This is not the first time I've used this service. So I had no hesitation in using it again. First class service from start to finish. Continue the great service you provide.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Russell,

We are so pleased to hear that you continue to have such a positive experience with our service. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate your continued support. We look forward to serving you again.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order on line

Easy to order on line
Kept well informed re status of the order
Pickup was easy, and the young man who served me was extremely courteous, obliging and had a pleasant disposition ( often lacking these days in so many )

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that your online ordering was easy and that you were kept well informed about your order's status. We appreciate your kind words about our courteous and obliging colleague.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast service

Fast service, friendly staff, easy to use website.

29 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're glad to hear you found our service fast, our colleagues friendly, and our website easy to use.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and knowledgeable service

Friendly and knowledgeable service. Very helpful providing lower-denomination notes than what originally arrived. Thank you.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're glad to hear our team provided helpful and knowledgeable service, especially with the note denominations. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good exchange rate

Good exchange rate
Convenient for me

4 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Susan,

We're happy to hear our exchange rates and convenience met your expectations. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good rate of exchange and ready for…

Good rate of exchange and ready for collection ahead of schedule.

2 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear you received a good exchange rate and that your order was ready for collection earlier than expected. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Everything was great apart from being…

Everything was great apart from being asked to pay 25p for an envelope to put my money! Ridiculous.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Alison,

Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear everything else went well. We're sorry the 25p wallet charge came as a surprise.

This is part of a nationwide scheme to help reduce our paper usage. The 25p covers the cost of the wallet, with 40% donated to Just One Tree, a registered Community Interest Company (Reg. 12067406).

We appreciate your feedback and will make sure we communicate this more clearly to customers in future.

Thank you,
Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order online ready to pick up next day.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're pleased you found the online ordering process easy and that your order was ready for pick up the next day. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to assist you again.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Julie,

We're so pleased to hear that your experience ordering and collecting was easy and straightforward. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick easy transaction

Quick easy transaction & the cashier was lovely and helpful 😀

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Barbara,

We're delighted to hear that your transaction was quick and easy, and that our colleague was lovely and helpful. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unnecessary wait

When I arrived at the branch the money counter was shut. I had walked there specially. When I went back I was told he had been on a break. I don't want to deny him a break but you should cover the position or, at the very least, announce in advance when these breaks will be. Very poor service. I am unlikely to use you again

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Jon,

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience. There may be brief closures at quieter times to allow colleagues to take their scheduled breaks. When this happens, a clear sign is displayed showing when the bureau will reopen. We understand this can be frustrating, especially when you've made a special journey, and we're sorry for the inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to minimise any inconvenience for customers where possible.

Thank you
Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service

29 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Neil,

Thanks for your review – we’re pleased to hear your positive experience. We hope to help you again next time you need your travel money.

Thank you,
Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We are delighted you had a positive experience with our team. Thank you for your kind words. We're here whenever you need travel money again.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient.

Very efficient.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Peter,

Thanks for your review – we’re pleased to hear your positive experience. We hope to help you again next time you need your travel money.

Thank you,
Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and efficient

Fast and efficient

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

Thanks for your review – we’re pleased to hear your positive experience. We hope to help you again next time you need your travel money.

Thank you,
Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

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