Currency Online Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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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

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Payment

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

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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


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  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

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TRUST THIS COMPANY

oh my days, i NEVER expected such a great service. Ordered 11.00AM DELIVERED NEXT DAY 10.00AM. Went on Martin Lewis website and this was the highest exchange, rate FREE delivery over £750 ( Special delivery ) FCA AUTHORISED

12 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Converted to buying currency on line

I usually get my travel money so I can pick it up locally.
However, when I googled exchange rates COG had by far the best rates, even taking into account paying £5 for delivery. There was no extra commission charge for paying by debit card (some added a % on top of delivery for paying with a debit card).
I was nervous about buying on line, but thought I'd give it a go as the difference in rates was quite a bit.
I requested small notes (Jordanian dinar).
The whole process was so easy, I ordered and paid for the currency, received an email confirming the order and today (2 days later) I have received the currency by Royal mail special delivery signed for.
They have sent the currency in 10 notes, which is fine (I would have liked some 1's and 5's - but 10's are OK - I just really didn't want 20's and 50's).
So, I'm a convert to ordering on line and will definitely be using COG again.

12 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another succesful transfer from COG

Another succesful transfer from COG, smooth and without any problems. I dont even search for better rates from other companies because I know COG are the best. Keep up the good work guys. Highly recommend.

10 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service all round

Excellent service all round. The currency exchange rate for my two currencies was better than estimated which help offset the postal charge of £7.50. Service was very fast and efficient. Keep up the good work. Will definitely use again.

22 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Online order

First time ordering currency online,easy to follow website, placed order Thursday delivered Friday morning excellent service and will definitely use again.

15 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Sent all large notes

Requested mixed notes of Saudi Riyals total of just over £1000. They sent me all 10x500sar notes. 500sar is almost £100. It’s like trying to buy a meal deal with £50 note. They could confirm with customer if this was okay first. Then they have audacity to say you can return it but we will charge you x amount. I don’t know how I am going to get these changed in Saudi as no one here can change them.

6 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Very good service, discreetly located in Waterloo station so nobody knows that you are carrying cash in or out.
I was a bit uneasy to leave my foreign currency with them - they don’t give any physical receipts but send an email instead and then transfer converted amount only next day. I would rate them down for the fact that they can’t give you reassurance better that that they have many reviews on Trust Pilot but I received my money the next day in the morning - less than 24 hours from my visit.
I questioned whether they are registered with FCA which they said they not required to be.
On the other hand one of many good points is that by the time I arrived to Waterloo about an hour after placing an order the rate changed in my favour and they honoured it without me even asking for it.

27 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The first delivery of travel money was…

The first delivery of travel money was OK, but I haven't received the second order because they sent it with Royal Mail who have lied about attempting to deliver it claiming I wasn't in, when in fact I've been waiting at home all day. I know they didn't come because I've not been left a 'sorry we missed you' card.

What's made the whole situation worse is the fact that Currency Online Group don't provide any tracking details when you order, so I had no idea where the parcel was until 4pm when it never appeared and called them up. A great feeling not knowing where £2500 of currency is.

Currency Online Group - 1 - don't use Royal Mail, they are the worst postal service out of all of them. 2 - provide your customers with tracking details as standard so they don't waste an entire day sitting at home waiting for something that's not going to arrive.

It's Friday and now the earliest I can get my travel money is Monday. Probably won't use this company again.

2 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is fantastic

This company is fantastic, great currency rate and good buy back rate. Used this company loads of times there really good, would highly recommend to anyone. Money comes day after you order, and if you send back it's in your account 3 days after. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

2 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hidden £2 charge

I am having a similar experience with hidden charges as Steve had in his review. I wanted approx £750 worth of Euros for me to collect from Waterloo station - the screen (of which I have taken a screen print) is showing Euro 870, Exchange Rate 1.1538, GBP amount £754.03, Order Total £756.03. So the website is adding £2 for a collection over £750. Therefore I have not completed my order. Why isn't this made clearer earlier in the process?

1 February 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Currency Online Group

Hi Mike, Thank you for letting us know this I can see the issue now. This is a bug and will be fixed shortly. Please ignore the extra £2 shown in the total should you want to order from us still. This should be fixed within the hour.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hiding delivery charges

Ordered online home delivery - comparison site says free delivery over 750, placed order and £2 delivery charge pops up - apparently only free if you pay by bank transfer - only visible when payment taken - wont use them again

1 February 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Currency Online Group

Hi Steve, We do offer Free delivery for all orders over £750 the £2 fee would only be if you select for a Saturday Delivery date. We send out all orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery fully insured and Monday to Friday Delivery dates is free for this order size. Saturday delivery is an extra service and the £2 charge is clearly mentioned on our website for the Saturday delivery.
This is the same for both payment methods both free and only a £2 fee if Saturday delivery is selected.
Thank you for using our service.
Kind regards,
COG

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