Change your Pounds to Euros with Sainsbury's Bank
Whether you’re heading on a beach holiday to Mallorca or a city break to Paris, don’t leave buying Euros to the last minute.
Exchange Pounds to Euros and sort out your travel money before you jet off – so you can kick back, relax and unwind as soon as you arrive at your destination.
Why convert your Pounds to Euros with us?
- Better Pound to Euro exchange rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on Euros
- Order online for collection in as little as four hours at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £500 or more**
Pound GBP to Euro EUR exchange rate – how much will I get?
At Sainsbury’s Bank we want you to get the most out of your trip. That’s why we offer a competitive exchange rate when exchanging Pounds into Euros – and any other currency for that matter.
Use our handy online currency converter to check out the current exchange rate of Sterling to Euro. Remember that rates may vary depending on whether you buy Euros online, instore or by phone.
At Sainsbury’s Bank you know you won’t be charged any commission.
How to order your Euros
Order online
Buying Euros online means you can place your order at a time and place that suits you, whether that's at home, at work or on the go. We’re here to make things as convenient as possible for you.
Order by telephone
You can also buy Euros by phone. Give us a call on 0345 355 2463 to order Euros and pay over the phone for home delivery. Alternatively, you can order to pay and collect instore.
Visit us
Head down to one of our Sainsbury’s stores with an instore Travel Money bureau. It’s never been easier to change your Pounds into Euros – you can even get them while you do the weekly shop.
Benefit from great rates in store and pay 0% commission.
Travel Money Card™
Don’t want to carry cash? A Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™ Mastercard® could be your safest and easiest option.
Load your Euros and manage your account on the go using the Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™ app. You can withdraw local currencies from ATMs around the world.
Are you a Nectar member?
If you're a Nectar member, you can get an even better exchange rate when you buy your Euro currency from us*.
All you have to do is tell us your Nectar card number when you order. Rates may vary depending on whether you buy in store, online or by phone.
Not a Nectar member? Just download the Nectar app or register at nectar.com.
Don’t fancy carrying cash? Use our Travel Money Card™
You can use your Travel Money Card™ just like a regular debit card. Withdraw cash, enter your pin, tap contactless or even enter your card details online to make payments. All you need to do is load it up with £50 to get started.
It couldn’t be easier to get your card. Order for collection in store at your nearest bureau to collect your card the next day or opt for home delivery to have your card in your hands in as little as five to eight days.
Download the Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money App now to start managing your holiday spending online or find out more.
Pounds to Euros: FAQs
Can I sell my unused Euros?
Yes. We buy back most foreign currency notes in denominations we sell (buy back rates vary daily). Simply bring your unused Euros to a Sainsbury’s Travel Money bureau and we’ll exchange them back to Pounds.
Which countries use the Euro?
The Euro is now the official currency of the following 20 EU countries:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
The Euro is also the official currency of the following non-EU states and countries:
- Andorra
- Kosovo
- Montenegro
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
Which European countries use alternative currencies?
Euro currency is the most common in Europe and one of the most popular in the world. But not every European country uses it. As well as the UK, the following European countries don’t currently use the Euro:
Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
How much money will I need when visiting different countries in Europe?
That will depend on how long you are going away for and what you plan to do on your trip. Below is a table informed by Eurostat’s latest statistics on cost of food and non-alcoholic drinks, transport, restaurants and hotels in Europe to help give you an idea of the most and least expensive countries. The amount of Euros you’ll need per day will depend on your travel plans:
| Most expensive countries | Least expensive countries |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | Belarus |
| Iceland | North Macedonia |
| Norway | Romania |
| Ireland | Bulgaria |
| Denmark | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Can I buy a currency that isn’t Euros?
Yes. If you’re travelling to a European country that doesn’t accept Euros, we can still help get your holiday on track. We sell over 50 different currencies at our Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money bureaux.
Planning a trip?
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Order your Travel Money Card™
Buy your Travel Money Card™ Euros today so you can get organised ready for stress free spending on your trip.
Buy back
Worried about having left over Euros when you return from your trip? We’ll buy them back for a great exchange rate.
Any questions
We’ve got the answers to our customers’ most common questions about travel money.
Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes Travel Money Card™ home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.
Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™ is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International. PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.