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8,574
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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Website

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Reviews shaping this summary

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 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order & communication excellent.
My order was ready when I went to
Collect so very easy & plenty of choice in the denomination that my order was made up of.

6 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Tracie,

We're delighted to hear that ordering was easy and that our communication was excellent. It's great that your order was ready for collection and that you had plenty of choice in denominations.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Its was so easy to use the travel money…

Its was so easy to use the travel money site and with my nectar card i had a good price.

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Calvin,

We're delighted to hear that you found our travel money site easy to use and that your Nectar card helped you get a competitive rate. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hassle free transaction

Hassle free transaction, notified when ready.

30 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Stephen,

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

Easy to order

Easy to order and collect. Have used this service a couple of times. Staff polite, friendly and helpful.

8 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Mel,

We're delighted to hear that you found our ordering and collection process easy and that our colleagues were polite, friendly, and helpful. We appreciate you using our service multiple times.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and helpful member of…

Very friendly and helpful member of staff

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with our colleague. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback with us; we truly appreciate it.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All went smoothly

All went smoothly. Thanks

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Marvin,

Thanks for your review – we’re pleased to hear your positive experience and that everything went smoothly. 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

Very easy transaction

7 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy money

Easy to order on line and collection nice and simple a couple of days later.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that you found the online ordering process easy and that collecting your order a couple of days later was simple and convenient. We appreciate your positive feedback.

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 Liz,

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

Extremely efficient service from the…

Extremely efficient service from the Bognor Sainsburys. Nice to get low denomination notes as well as a good exchange rate. I will use them again

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Sally,

We're delighted to hear that you experienced such efficient service at our Bognor store and that you were pleased with both the exchange rate and the availability of low denomination notes. We look forward to assisting you again.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient

Very efficient

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Helen,

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

Excellent staff

Lady on desk very helpful in providing the note denominations we wanted rather than a pre packaged this is what you get.

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that our colleague was very helpful in providing the specific note denominations you wanted, ensuring your experience was tailored to your needs.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, efficient service provided

Fast, efficient service provided by pleasant staff.

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Martin,

We're delighted to hear that you experienced fast, efficient service and found our colleagues pleasant. Thank you for your positive feedback; we truly appreciate it.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

quick and easy

quick and easy
good rate with nectar card

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Tim.

We're happy to hear that you found our service quick and easy, and that you appreciated the rate with your Nectar card. We truly value your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proficient and friendly personnel

Proficient and friendly personnel

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Steven,

We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with our proficient and friendly team. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback with us. We appreciate it.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to order online

Very easy to order online. Collection was quick and easy.

30 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Doris,

We're delighted to hear that you found the online ordering process very easy and that your collection was quick and straightforward. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good promotion rate and easy to order…

Good promotion rate and easy to order online and convenient collection from store

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that you found our rate competitive and that ordering online and collecting from the store was easy and convenient. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order and very prompt…

Easy to order and very prompt availability. Pleasant customer service in collection too.

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that you found the ordering process easy and that your order was available promptly. We're also pleased that you experienced pleasant customer service during collection.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive price

Competitive price, easy ordering and collection.

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Keith,

We're delighted to hear that you found our pricing competitive and the ordering and collection process easy. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On-line order with nectar

Quick and easy to understand and order, great rates with your nectar card too!

7 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Kay,

We're delighted to hear that you found the process quick and easy to understand and order. We're also pleased that you benefited from great rates with your Nectar card. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

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