Foreign Currency

Buying Dollars

Travelling?
Get your Dollars in advance

The US Dollar is a world-renowned currency that is, of course, the official currency of the United States of America. But did you know it’s also the official currency of the following countries?

North, South and Central America
Ecuador, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands (US and British), Turks and Caicos Islands

Oceania
American Samoa, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, and Palau

Asia
East Timor

Africa
Zimbabwe

As one of the most traded currencies in the world, the US Dollar is widely recognised as a ‘hard currency’. Whatever your destination, it can be useful to have a certain amount of US Dollars in reserve as they’re often accepted in countries as diverse as Mexico or Vietnam.

We price-match against high street competitors to make sure you get the best rate.

Home delivery

Buy your foreign currency online and have it delivered directly to your door the next working day.

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Click & collect

Choose from 60 currencies, and collect on the next available day for free at over 330 Waitrose and John Lewis locations.

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Bureau de change

Enjoy in-store convenience at 33 John Lewis shops with Euros, US Dollars and 28 other currencies available instantly.

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TOP FAQS

Will I find a different rate at a John Lewis Bureau de change?

We aim to provide our customers with consistent and transparent rates. That's why we set the same rates, both online and in store, nationwide; so you can always be confident that you're getting our best rates.

Does someone need to be home if I want my order delivered?

Yes, your order will be delivered by Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed™ service and will need to be signed for by either you or someone else at your address.

Can I collect my order on a Saturday or Sunday?

Yes, although online you can't select Saturday or Sunday as an option for Click & Collect. Foreign Currency is only delivered to our shops on weekdays, but orders are held in store for seven days so you can still collect your order at the weekend. Simply select the Friday before your chosen collection date on the dropdown menu, and our order will arrive in store ready for collection on Saturday or Sunday.

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John Lewis Finance and John Lewis Bureau de Change is a trading name of John Lewis plc. Registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Registered in England (Registered Company Number 233462).  John Lewis plc introduce the panel of carefully chosen providers in Bureau de Change products and services, whom each hold the appropriate licences with the Financial conduct authority and HMRC.

John Lewis foreign currency online and/or traveller’s cheques is provided by First Rate Exchange Services Limited registration number 4287490 (Money Service Business licence number 12133160), whose registered office is at Great West House, Great West Road, Brentford, West London, TW8 9DF England.

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