ChangeGroup UK Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Review summary

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Considering 105 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently pointed out exorbitant fees, unexpected bank account deductions, hidden service charges, and deeply disappointing exchange rates when compared directly to standard market values. Many people also strongly mentioned feeling misled by prominent zero commission advertisements and unfavorable transaction costs applied without clear prior notice. Some reviewers were happy with specific staff members at various airport locations, describing them as exceptionally friendly, polite, and genuinely helpful. A few other people also felt that certain individual employees provided exceptionally smooth assistance and very good practical tips during their physical currency exchanges.

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Staff

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with staff, as some reviewers describe certain team members... See more

Service

Users describe ambiguous interactions with service, highlighting exceptional support and helpful staff... See more

Payment

Consumers find payment to be a source of deep frustration due to poor transparency and unfair exchange rates.... See more

Value for money

Reviewers highlight dissatisfaction with the poor value for money, frequently reporting severe losses and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wow got ripped off here when getting euros to go to Portugal runied my holiday as I was so annoyed all holiday due to this, can’t believe they get away with this?! Shame on you change group won’t be r... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My wife had to make a last minute visit to Canada for family reasons and used ChangeGroup at Gatwick. In exchange for £200 they gave her 270 Canadian Dollars. Today, 10 days later, I checked XE curren... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely horrific, how do these people sleep at night? Straight off scamming people out of money.I wish I could warn people before they use it but unfortunately most people will only look up reviews... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

RIP OFF: My daughter, who is under 17 years old, went to the 147 Oxford str branch only to inquire details. She was given the brochure and before she had a chance to read the posted terms and rates, t... See more


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  1. Currency Exchange Service

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ChangeGroup is a world leader in currency exchange, with 60+ currencies to choose from at 60 conveniently located exchange bureaus across the UK, including at Gatwick, Newcastle, East Midlands, Stansted and Luton airports, train stations, as well as in major city centres. Traveling soon? Enjoy our best exchange rate and 0% commission when you place your order online!


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely corrupt either some of their…

Absolutely corrupt either some of their staff members are theifs or they false advertise a 0% commission, I was at gatwick at around 5pm today and have the gentleman 320.80 uk pounds to be given only 300 euros I honestly don't even know how that makes any sense and I even questioned the man and he was chatting away to distract maybe that's their technique, checked the rate online and should have been given at least 370 euro, so I suggest they check their cameras as this member of staff is clearly robbing people left right and centre Absolutely disgraceful, I will never ever use them again

24 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a criminal organisation

This is a criminal organisation. You exchange sterling into eur and they show you .84. You assume it’s the eurgbp rate but it’s the gbpeur! So you end up paying 230gbp for 200eur. Ask the staff for explanation and they tell you that’s their rate and they won’t help you to make a complaint. Stay away from this scam. This happened in Stansted airport.

23 May 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No commission

No commission! That's a joke! 300£gave me 310$! It should be around 393$! I would never use it again! I gave 2 stars because the lady in Gatwick Airport was very nice, but the company 0 stars!

18 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company at all costs

Avoid this company at all costs, what a con!!
Wanted 150 euros and paid £167. Almost like the exchange rate is in reverse. Horrific rate 0.92!!!!!!!! Please don’t use them!!!

19 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

Absolutely terrible service here at London Luton currency exchange. Plus it did say zero commission only to get the most horrible rate. £220 and got €180 back!? Shocking rates to say the least! No customer service skills available to the person who served me as well

17 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely horrible very Bad

Absolutely horrible
I changed 100$ received only 52.85£ Gatwick South terminal next day
Money was not used the charge me 5.99£ again 58.85 £ could to get back my 100$ wouldn't recommend this company, use your card or change in the city.
5 star 4 star reviews are 100% Planted from family and friends none of independent would make 5 Star by losing money.

6 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely horrible

Absolutely horrible thieves!!!! They won’t tell you about the fees which was £257 for me for exchanging USD 2500. Are they out of their damn mind? The workers there wouldn’t refund and would just say to email the head office. No transparency, whatsoever. Horrible. Avoid it. Thievesssss!!!!!

8 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible terrible terrible

Terrible terrible terrible. What a con. Please whatever you do , DO NOT EXCHANGE HERE. I wanted to change £300 into polish zlotys the man in ChangeGroup tried to charge me £33 to do this. Thats 11% !! I laughed at him as he said this was a favour it was usually more. Ha ha ha what a joker. I reckon he was pocketing money . Hey ChangeGroup haven't you noticed how bad your reviews are ?

6 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad rate exchange

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the currency exchange service at Luton Airport. During my recent visit, I was shocked by the extremely unfavorable exchange rates offered, which were significantly below market rates and far worse than what is available even at other airports.

As a traveler, I understand there may be some fees or slight rate differences, but the margin applied here felt excessive and exploitative. There was also a lack of clear signage or communication about the true cost of the exchange, which made the experience even more frustrating.

I hope this feedback is taken seriously, as such practices can leave a very negative impression on visitors and frequent travelers alike. I encourage you to review your rates and provide more transparent information to customers in the future.

30 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional and uncompetitive

Awful. Offered me extremely poor exchange from sterling to euro. 79 euro for a £1.
He then tried negotiating me up eventually offering me just over a euro for a pound. AVOID. Should not be allowed to operate at the airport.

29 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A scandal

A scandal, thieves!!!

An exchange rate of 1.47, to which they add in addition 15% of taxes!!! Of never seen

TO FLEE

They gave me £286 for €500, I almost lost €200 out of €500

Manifest theft

25 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give 0 stars I would

If I could give 0 stars I would. As per other reviews total scammers, even scamming my poor 15 year old daughter who went in with a friend to change some euros. Was not told the conversion rate, just asked to hand over euros and passed back the sterling amount, she then called me to ask if the rate was reasonable, the equivalent of 30% in poor currency conversion and fees. Asked for a refund which they very rudely refused to my daugher who was very upset. I was told to email Head office with a receipt to ask for a refund they also refused. I have complained to the Financial Ombudsman. Both phone numbers on their website also don't work.

15 April 2025
Unprompted review

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