Travel Money buy back
Sell your unused Travel Money by exchanging it back into pounds at any John Lewis Bureau de Change
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Sell your leftover currency in 2 simple steps
Find your nearest Bureau
Enter your postcode or use the map above to find your closest John Lewis Bureau de Change. Bring your foreign currency banknotes to the store and head straight to the Bureau desk.
Exchange currency with a Partner in store
As long as we keep your currency in stock and we can accept the denominations you have, we'll exchange your currency back into pounds – it’s that easy! We’ll pay you back in cash or deposit the money into your bank account via your debit card.
Today’s buy back rates
35 day refund guarantee
If your holiday is cancelled, you can return your currency for a full refund (excluding delivery costs) within 35 days of your purchase date. Refunds will be for the full order amount only and you’ll just need your original order receipt or order confirmation, along with proof of cancellation and the ID you used to make a purchase. Refunds are only available in store at one of our Bureau de Change desks.
Bureau de Change FAQs
Can I sell any foreign currency?
At our Bureau we’re more than happy to buy back currency that you didn’t spend on holiday. To see if you can sell us your leftover travel money, check the list of accepted currencies on this page.
We can buy any accepted foreign currency notes in good condition. Certain note denominations are not accepted, and we can only buy back currency we stock at the time.
Regretfully foreign currency coins cannot be exchanged.
Are there any currencies that cannot be exchanged?
There are a select few closed currencies such as Egyptian pounds and Indian Rupees that we unfortunately cannot buy back.
To check if we accept the currency you want to exchange, please check the list above.
Can I sell currency online?
While we can't buy back your leftover currency online, we are more than happy to do so in person. As long as we keep your currency in stock and can accept the denominations you have, we'll exchange your unused notes back into pounds. To find your closest John Lewis Bureau use our handy locator and pay us a visit.
Can I trade one currency for another?
At John Lewis Bureau you can’t directly trade one currency for another, but you can sell us your foreign currency first and then buy a different currency in sterling. A list of the currencies available to buy can be found on our website.
Going abroad soon?
Travel money is available to buy from over 30 John Lewis Bureau de Change locations. You can also order online with next working day delivery for orders placed before 3pm, or Click and Collect from your local Waitrose or John Lewis. Orders placed Friday after 3pm are delivered Tuesday. Remote locations may take up to 3 working days to arrive.
Just a heads up, minimum online orders are £250, and delivery and Click and Collect is free for orders over £500, otherwise a delivery/collection fee of £5.50 applies. For in-store purchases check to see where your nearest location is before heading off.
Exchange rates may vary online and in-store.
John Lewis Money, John Lewis Finance and John Lewis & Partners Bureau de Change are trading names of John Lewis plc.
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.