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

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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

Good experience

Had a larger amount of foreign currency to exchange back to pounds, and this company had the best exchange rate I could find on Martin Lewis's website by quite a margin, even after factoring in the costs of special delivery postage and insurance.

Process to send funds was very well explained in the instructions I received after placing the order.

I also got an email update at each step as well when they received the funds, or when they processed them, or when the final payment was issued to my bank account.

So overall very good experience and will be using this company again in the future as high street exchange rates are a bit of a rip off.

5 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I thoroughly recommend COG

I thoroughly recommend COG.
Originally ordered currency online in March but I managed to incorrectly enter part of the address. They got in touch immediately to resolve the issue. Incredibly helpful and excellent customer service. Upon my return, I used their ‘buy back’ facility for the unused currency - the cash was in my bank account within two days. Again a brilliant service with excellent exchnage rates.

17 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best!

I've done business with them multiple times and each time has been a positive experience! Their exchange and buy back rates are very competitive. Straightforward and no nonsense!

4 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant.

Fabulous service with great rates, Delivery spot on, you have the choice of small, mixed or large notes, great service if you need to send any back, best currency exchange by far, highly recommend.

3 April 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No email confirmation…

I have not received a confirmation email that my bank transfer has been received. I sent a bank transfer to them two days ago. I am very worried that this is a scam.

17 March 2025
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Reply from Currency Online Group

Hi,
Bank transfer payments are only confirmed received Monday To Friday between 9am and 5pm working hours. Your payment was made over the weekend so email confirmation of payment received would have been received on the Monday.
Debit card payments and payments made by open banking then the email confirmation is automated and received instantly.
Kind regards,
Paul

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I asked for a mix of notes

I asked for a mix of notes. I've been sent 20 of the same note. The notes are equivalent of a £50 note ie more difficult to spend. Not impressed.

14 March 2025
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Reply from Currency Online Group

Dear customer,

I'm very sorry to hear that you were left dissatisfied with the notes contained in your order. We always do our best to provide the requested selection of currency denominations, but we do clearly state the following message on the order screen:

We will endeavour to provide your requested selection of notes however we cannot guarantee it.

We are partnered with the largest global currency wholesaler, but even with this in mind, sometimes particular currency denominations are not available at certain times due to supply chain issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service when it came to exchanging a large amount of US dollars. Paid promptly when they said they would, and was the best exchange rate I could find in the market. Very friendly team, would come to them again in future!

11 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Gave me defaced $100 bills - While on holiday in Laos and Vietnam I…

While on holiday in Laos and Vietnam I have had a number of US Doller bills rejected by hotels and restaurants due to defacing on them. There are small stamp prints on a number of $100 bills. I contacted their currency online customer services and didn’t even get an apology. The email reply I received back was arrogant Avoid this company.

3 March 2025
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Reply from Currency Online Group

We are very sorry to see this review.

It appears that you have visited an area that want pristine notes. This may be a region that has a closed currency and wishes to trade in US Dollars. Unfortunately, we cannot assume that this is the case with every US Dollar order that we receive. We supply our customers with perfectly legal tender but occasionally the notes are not brand new, which may be the reason for small marks on the notes.

In future, if you are planning to travel to similar regions, please contact us so we can do our best to supply you with mint and crisp notes.

We apologise if you feel that the tone of the response was not sufficient. We are looking into this further to ensure our replies do not come across this way.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware

Beware! Ordered Mexican pesos. Delivery made on wrong day, not on day booked. By fluke we were in. Checked the money to make sure all correct, to find Dominican pesos mixed in with the Mexican. Absolutely furious. I have lost £65 worth of value in this transaction.

1 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I asked for small notes and instead…

I asked for small notes and instead they gave me the biggest ones available. They also rounded down meaning they kept part of what was owed to me. if they do this for everyone then they will be making extra profits which should be yours so watch out

20 February 2025
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Reply from Currency Online Group

Dear customer,

I'm very sorry to hear that you were left dissatisfied with the notes contained in your order. We always do our best to provide the requested selection of currency denominations, but we do clearly state the following message on the order screen:

We will endeavour to provide your requested selection of notes however we cannot guarantee it.

We are partnered with the largest global currency wholesaler, but even with this in mind, sometimes particular currency denominations are not available at certain times due to supply chain issues.

Any rounding up or down is just due getting to the nearest currency denominations. We never leave the customer out of pocket, as the exchage rate will always reflect the currency received and paid for.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first time purchasing with Currency Online

My first time purchasing currency online
so a little unsure but it was a first class experience from start to finish. Ordered Australian, NZ and Singapore Dollars. The rates were excellent, the site easy to navigate and the mixed denominations as requested. Paid by debit card and currency arrived by Royal Mail as scheduled. Very highly recommended, now no need to purchase travel money on the high street at inferior rates of exchange !

12 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable service, helpful team and top rates. Highly recommend!

I have been a customer of Currency Online Group for nearly a decade, and they're fantastic! Their currency buy-back service is quick, easy and reliable, and they consistently offer the best rates on the market. I recently opened an account with them for international transfers and have also had a great experience with their online platform: simple and intuitive. One of the things I particularly appreciate about COG is their friendly, personalised service with easy and fast communication. For example, when I was opening the account with them, they answered all my questions and shared the information I requested promptly and even offered a call to walk me through the details. I highly recommend them!

7 February 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, we ordered £1000 worth of Indonesian rupiah’s, the rate was excellent, and they arrived the next day.
Would definitely recommend.
We needed to speak to them about our order, they answered the phone promptly and our query was dealt with straight away.

30 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy Company

I have used Currency Online Group for a number of years, with excellent exchange rates that cannot be beaten, great communications, customer service is outstanding, always contactable immediately via phone, bank transfers are smooth without any issue, this is a well-run trustworthy company, many thanks to Kaya and he’s team in the international department, I highly recommend this this company,

17 January 2025
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