Berkshire
Berkshire
Pre-packed Currency at Waitrose
The holiday season can be busy, and getting everything ready for a trip abroad can feel manic. To help save you some time, we’re offering a new way for you to buy US dollars and euros at selected Waitrose stores. Even better, you can buy your pre-packed currency before, after or even during your weekly shop.
What is pre-packed currency?
Pre-packed currency is a convenient way to buy currency without the need to take a separate trip to a Bureau de Change.
You can select euros or US dollars and buy them directly from our Welcome Desks at a participating Waitrose. The travel money is pre-packed amounts of $250 or €250.
We monitor exchange rates daily, and like our bureau, we don't charge a commission fee.
Pre-packed currency is subject to availability in selected stores and is limited to €500 or $500 (maximum 2 packs) per customer. Exchange rates may vary from online and in John Lewis. Card payments only.
Where you can find us
Pre-packed currency is currently available in a few selected Waitrose stores. Here’s where you can buy pre-packed US dollars and euros:
South East England
South West England
Wales
East England
West Midlands
East Midlands
North West England
North East England
Yorkshire and Humber
Scotland
FAQs
At the moment, we’re only selling pre-packed euros and US dollars. If you’d like to buy other currencies, you can order them online and pick them up at a Waitrose or John Lewis near you or have them delivered to your home.
Home delivery and click and collect is free for orders worth over £500.
You won’t need to order the pre-packed currency beforehand, however it is subject to availability. If you’d like to know if a Waitrose store still has some in stock, you can call the store directly to check before you make your way over.
Phone numbers are listed next to the relevant locations above.
After your trip, you can sell back the leftover currency by visiting one of our John Lewis Bureau de Change stores.
We’re still in a trial period, but we’re hoping to roll out to other Waitrose stores across the UK. To be the first to know if your Waitrose is selling pre-packed currency, register to our email mailing list.
We have Bureau de Change desks located at 31 John Lewis stores nationwide. US dollars and euros are available to exchange within our branches, as well as a wide range of other currencies.
Find your nearest John Lewis Bureau de Change
You can also order currency online and have it delivered to your home, or click and collect at a John Lewis or Waitrose. Delivery and pickups are free for orders over £500.
Pre-packed currency is subject to availability in selected stores and is limited to €500 or $500 (maximum 2 packs) per customer.
Exchange rates may vary from online and in John Lewis. Card payments only.
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John Lewis plc introduces the panel of carefully chosen providers in Bureau de Change products and services, who each hold the appropriate licences with the Financial Conduct Authority and HMRC.
Travel Money online from John Lewis Money, John Lewis Finance, and John Lewis & Partners, is provided by First Rate Exchange Services Limited (company number: 04287490 and Money Service Business licence number: MLR-64068). Registered office: Botanica, Ditton Park, Riding Ct Rd, Datchet, Berkshire, SL3 9LL, England.
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