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Going abroad

Travel money

Going somewhere nice?

Times have changed but travelling will feel normal again. We’ll pack an unnecessary amount of underwear. We’ll attempt to converse in a different language (badly). And it will be magic. When you choose to travel, we could help with your cash abroad.

Travel money in a (coco) nutshell

Travel money service

Commission free and no hidden charges

We keep things simple. Just order how much you need online or over the phone and enjoy free next day delivery on orders of £500 or more.  Order up to 14 days in advance, and order up to 10 currencies at one time.

Next day delivery available when ordered by 3pm on the previous day. If ordered on a Saturday, delivery will be made on the following Monday. Delivery fee of £5 applies to all orders under £500.

Why order with us?

Minimum order amount

£200

Maximum order amount

£5,000

Exchange rate commission

0%

Delivery charges

£ 0 (on orders over £500)

We're here to help

If you would rather order your currency over the phone, or if you have any questions about our travel money service, you can speak to one of the team on 0330 678 1785. 

Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 4:30pm (except bank holidays). 

Check the latest exchange rate

From Thai Baht to Danish Kroner, check our latest foreign currency exchange rates before you place your order.

Any leftovers?

Found some leftover notes while unpacking your suitcase? Just sell back what you don’t spend. It’s quick, easy and can get you started on saving for your next trip. 

  1. 01

    Gather your leftover cash (notes only)

  2. 02

    Fill in the ‘buy back’ form

  3. 03

    Securely post your leftover notes with the form and we’ll do the rest

Get preferential exchange rates

If you have a Royal Bank current account with benefits, you could be eligible for free delivery and preferential rates on foreign currency.

Preferential rates available when you login to Membership Services for Reward Silver, Reward Platinum and Reward Black account holders.

Help if my travel plans have changed

If you purchased currency from us but can no longer travel due to coronavirus or Flybe going into administration, we're offering a full refund. Find out how to get in touch.

I ordered online or over the phone

Please call the Royal Bank travel money service on:

0345 300 1278

Minicom: 0345 600 0856

Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm (except bank holidays) and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.

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I ordered in a branch

Where orders were placed in a branch, please return to your nearest branch to claim a refund.

Sell back your leftover currency

We'll buy back your leftover foreign currency notes and Travellers Cheques, as long as the notes are in an acceptable condition. We don't buy back coins or certain denominations of bank notes and we'll only buy back currency that we deal in at that time.

Order your travel money online

  • Order between £100 and £2,500
  • All our currencies are commission free with no hidden charges
  • Order up to 10 days in advance and choose a delivery date that suits you 
  • Free delivery to your nearest branch or directly to your house (£5 charge applies if order is under £500) 

Preferential rates available when you login to Membership Services for Reward Silver, Reward Platinum and Reward Black account holders. 

Give us a call

If you would rather order your currency over the phone, or if you have any questions about our travel money service, you can speak to one of the team on 0345 300 1278.

Minicom: 0345 600 0856

Lines are open open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm (except bank holidays) and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.

Get our latest exchange rates

From Thai Baht to Danish Kroner, it's easy to check our latest foreign currency exchange rates before you jet off.

Currency exchange rates

Currency converter

Holiday loans

We could help get you there.

We now offer loans between £1,000 and £50,000.

Representative 3.9% APR for loans between £7,500 - £19,950.

To apply for a loan you must be, 18+ and a UK resident with a Royal Bank of Scotland current account (held for 3+ months).

Membership services

If you have a Royal Bank current account with benefits, you could be eligible for preferential rates on foreign currency.

Order travel money through Membership Services

Find out about packaged accounts