Buy US Dollars online
Buy US Dollars online and pay no commission. Home delivery or pick up at John Lewis or Waitrose.
Pound to US Dollar exchange
Minimum order £250 - Maximum £2,500
How to buy US Dollars
Whether you’re taking the family to the Big Apple or you’re living out your country star dreams down South - no matter where you are flying to, a holiday to America requires a lot of planning. We can help tick off that one thing on your USA to-do list when you order US Dollars online from us.
Competitive rates
We monitor the currency exchange market daily to ensure we offer you great rates for our most popular currencies.
Delivered to you
Order online before 3pm to get next working day home delivery or Click & Collect at a Waitrose or John Lewis near you. Orders placed Friday after 3pm are delivered Tuesday. Remote locations may take up to 3 working days to arrive.
Commission free-fees
You never have to pay a commission fee when you buy currency from us.
Start your American adventure today
Your children won’t stop talking about their holiday to Orlando, or your partner keeps sending you pictures of viral foods to try for your trip to San Francisco. Regardless, a trip to America is always something to look forward to. The United States is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. There are so many things to explore across the 50 states, like sun-kissed beaches, thrilling theme parks, legendary road trips, world-famous landmarks, awe-inspiring national parks and quirky tidbits in between.
Order dollars online before 3pm for next working day home delivery, or Click & Collect at your nearest John Lewis or Waitrose store.
Exchange rates may vary online and in-store. Min online order £250. Delivery/collection fee of £5.50 applies to orders below £500.
Sell your leftover USD
When you've made it back home safely, you can sell any US Dollar notes you have left. As long as we keep them in stock and can accept the denominations you have, we'll exchange them back into pounds (as long as we keep your currency in stock and we can accept your denominations). Just stop by a John Lewis Bureau de Change branch with your ID and US Dollars.
If your American holiday had to be cancelled, you can return your US Dollars for a full refund within 35 days of the purchase date. Bring your original order receipt or order confirmation, along with proof of cancellation and your ID with you. Returns can only be made in-store.
Travel money FAQs
Which countries use the US Dollar?
The US Dollar is the official currency used in all 50 states in the United States of America. US Dollars are also used in US territories:
Puerto Rico
The U.S. Virgin Islands
Guam
The Northern Mariana Islands
American Samoa
The US Dollar can also be used as official payment in the following countries:
Ecuador
El Salvador
The Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Palau
East Timor
Zimbabwe
What notes and coins can you get?
When exchanging pounds for USD, we’ll only be able to offer you notes. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accept coins if you do decide to sell your leftover US Dollars and other currency.
Will the rate be the same in the Bureau?
Exchange rates in-store may vary from those offered online. You can use our rate table to check today's online rates, and today’s in-store buy and sell rates on the Bureau de Change store locator..
What is the minimum and maximum order?
For online orders, you can buy between £250 to £2,500 worth of US Dollars. If you’re travelling to the US, you must declare cash that exceeds $10,000 when entering the American border.
A delivery/collection fee of £5.50 applies to orders below £500 and is free for orders £500 or more.
Other currencies we offer
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 Court Road, Datchet, Berkshire, SL3 9LL, England.