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8,043
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 7,713 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff for their helpful attitude, making in-store interactions both pleasant and extremely productive. Many consumers also appreciate the competitive exchange rates, convenient website, and quick collection times offered across multiple store locations. Some reviewers were not happy with the extra unexpected charges implemented for paper or plastic wallets used to secure the cash. A few people also experienced occasional delays during collection, temporary staff unavailability at lunch breaks, or minor communication issues. Others noted difficulties obtaining specific denomination notes or accessing the system through certain devices.

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Staff

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Order

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Service

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Price

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Website

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Click and collect was so simple to use. Select amount Sainsburys covert to your currency. Bank details, Nectar Card and select store all done. I got a better rate with click and collect which was grea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The person who served me had put a lot of thought in to the range of notes she was giving me. Not just a bundle of the same high denomination notes as often happens. And checked with me if it was oka... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy to use service. My order came in 3 days early which was another nice surprise. The exchange rate is one of the best ones you can get currently. Recommend. The woman staffing the travel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order online… good exchange rate… message received to say ready for pick up in store… picked up and wished a lovely holiday by efficient cashier at travel money service counter. Thank you.

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  1. #23 of 31 best companies in 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

A convenient way to exchange money

The online exchange worked smoothly and pick-up in store was good too. I'd recommend this.

1 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that your online exchange worked smoothly and that your in store pick up experience was good. We appreciate your recommendation.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great, arrived super fast and lovely customer service.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Anna,

We're so pleased to hear that your order arrived quickly and that you experienced such lovely customer service. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So convenient and easy to do with good…

So convenient and easy to do with good rates

25 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that you found our service convenient and easy to use, and that you were pleased with our rates. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All very good

All very good. Thank you.

25 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Stuart,

We are so glad to hear you had such a positive experience with us. Thank you for your wonderful feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No problem

No problem. Straightforward transaction

25 August 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

Online currency order

After ordering online, notified really quickly that my money was ready.
Polite and speedy treatment when collecting my currency.

1 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that you were quickly notified about your money being ready after ordering online. We're also pleased that you experienced polite and speedy treatment when collecting your currency.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and polite staff.

Friendly and polite staff.

1 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

Very straightforward transaction

Very straightforward transaction, the young lady was very engaging and the whole process was free flowing

1 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Paul,

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

Good exchange rate and easy to pick up…

Good exchange rate and easy to pick up at store.

25 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Gary,

We're delighted to hear that you found our exchange rate to be competitive and that the in store pickup was easy for you. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered online &did not receive an…

Ordered online &did not receive an email or text to collect travel money, I had to contact the customer services to find out myself.

25 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Pamela,

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you didn't receive a notification that your order was ready to collect. It sounds as though something may have gone wrong with the email or text alert, and we appreciate how frustrating it must have been to contact Customer Services for an update.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Your comments will be shared with the relevant team as we continue working to improve our customers' experience.

Thank you,
Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything

Everything

31 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi David,

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

Good speedy service

Currency was available really quickly. Good rate of exchange as I am a Nectar card holder
Staff on desk friendly and helpful

25 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi,

We're delighted to hear that your currency was available quickly and that you received a good exchange rate as a Nectar card holder. It's also great that our colleagues were friendly and helpful.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great in store service for pick up &…

Great in store service for pick up & great rate

1 September 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Rhona.

We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our in store pickup service and found our rates to be great. We appreciate your feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and good rate

23 August 2026
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Reply from Sainsbury's Travel money

Hi Malcolm,

We're happy to hear that you found our service easy and the rate competitive. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Thank you,

Sainsbury's Travel money Customer team

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