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.

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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.

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