Travel money – tools & guides
Guides for travelling safe and using money abroad
Whether you’re sunning it up on a beach or skiing down a snowy mountain, all holidays require some planning. Wherever you’re going you’ll want to save money with the best foreign exchange rates and find the best way to pay abroad. And of course, you want to make sure you stay safe while exploring the world. We have a range of travel tools and guides to get you started.
Our travel money tools
Find a travel money bureau
Visit one of our bureaux to buy and sell foreign currency
Online currency converter
Find out how much your pounds convert into your chosen currency
Nectar member benefits
If you’re a Nectar member, you can enjoy better exchange rates on every order*
Guides for travelling abroad
Our handy travel guides will provide you with top tips when travelling abroad.
Holiday planning
Getting ready to book your trip? Find out how to plan for the travel adventure of your dreams
Keeping your money safe
Handy tips on how to look after money and the best way to pay for things abroad
Flying with children
Take a look at our guide for tips on planning a stress-free flight when travelling with little ones
Solo travel
Going alone? Our complete guide is full of useful tips to make the most of your trip and help you stay safe
Flight disruption
Here’s all you need to know about dealing with cancelled or delayed flights
Loss of important documents abroad
Read what steps to take if your passport is stolen or lost when abroad
Choose from over 50 foreign currencies
These are just some of the currencies available with Sainsbury's Bank. Explore our dedicated currency pages to find out more.
Euros
Check today's exchange rate for Euros and buy online
US Dollar - USD
Check today's exchange rate for US Dollars and buy online
Turkish Lira - TRK
Check today’s exchange rate for Turkish Lira and buy online
United Arab Emirates Dirham - AED
Check today's exchange rate for Dirham and buy online
Thai Baht - THB
Check today's exchange rate for Thai Baht and buy online
Canadian Dollar - CAD
Check today's exchange rate for Canadian Dollars and buy online
Travel Money Card™
Planning on visiting multiple countries? With a Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™ Mastercard® you can load up to 15 currencies on one card.
Got a question?
Take a look at the travel money FAQs.
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.
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.