The Currency Account
Find out more about The Currency Account's travel money options with our useful guide.
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The Currency Account is a diverse foreign exchange company that wants to challenge the power of the banks and other financial services providers when it comes to foreign exchange markets.
What services does The Currency Account offer?
The Currency Account offers one service:
- Cash delivery You can buy foreign currencies online and get them delivered via Royal Mail.
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What currencies can I order through The Currency Account?
Here’s a list of the currencies that are available with The Currency Account:
- Euro (EUR)
- US Dollar (USD)
- Aland Islands (ALA)
- American Samoa (ASM)
- Andorra (AND)
- Austria (AUT)
- Belgium (BEL)
- Bonaire (BES)
- British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)
- British Virgin Islands (VGB)
- Cyprus (CYP)
- Ecuador (ECU)
- El Salvador (SLV)
- Estonia (EST)
- Finland (FIN)
- France (FRA)
- French Guiana (GUF)
- French Southern Territories (ATF)
- Germany (DEU)
- Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
- Palau (PLW)
- Panama (PAN)
- Portugal (PRT)
- Puerto Rico (PRI)
- Reunion (REU)
- Saint Barthelemy (BLM)
- Saint Martin (MAF)
- Saint Pierre And Miquelon (SPM)
- San Marino (SMR)
- Slovakia (SVK)
- Slovenia (SVN)
- Spain (ESP)
- Timor-Leste (TLS)
- Turks And Caicos Islands (TCA)
- U.S. Virgin Islands (VIR)
- United States (USA)
How much can I transfer with The Currency Account?
There is no minimum amount to exchange, but the minimum fee is £10.
The maximum in cash is £7,500 per day
How soon can I get my money?
If you place your order before 1pm, you can expect to receive the funds as early as the next day. However, if you’ve ordered your money on a Thursday afternoon past the cut off period, the earliest you can receive Travel Money is Monday or Saturday (for an additional £10).
How safe is my money?
If you are getting money delivered and are not home, a card will be left as the parcel needs to be signed for. The card will let you know where to collect your money from.
Are there any fees I might have to pay?
The Currency Account have their fees set at 1% of the amount exchanged. There is a minimum £10 fee per transaction.
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