Exchange your pounds to Hong Kong dollars with Sainsbury’s Bank
Whether you’re heading to Hong Kong for its legendary skyline or lush natural scenery, you won’t want to waste a second of your adventure. Swap your pounds to Hong Kong dollars before you go and make the most of your trip from the moment you touch down with Sainsbury’s Bank.
Why buy Hong Kong dollars from us?
- Better pound to HKD exchange rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission Hong Kong currency
- Buy Hong Kong dollars online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
Pound to Hong Kong dollar rate – how much will I get?
At Sainsbury’s Bank it’s easy for you to get your Hong Kong currency. We offer competitive exchange rates when you convert pounds to Hong Kong dollars – plus even better rates for Nectar members*.
We also offer over 50 other different currencies so if you’re heading somewhere else afterwards, we’ve got it covered.
Find the current exchange rate of pound to Hong Kong dollar using our currency converter. Rates can vary depending on if you buy Hong Kong currency online, instore or over the phone.
How to order your Hong Kong currency
Order online
Buying currency for your trip to Hong Kong online is easy, quick and simple. All you need to do is visit our website.
Order your Hong Kong currency and then have it delivered to your door or collect from your nearest travel money bureau.
Visit us
Speak to a member of our team at your local Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Bureau – they’ll be happy to help you swap your GPB to HKD.
With great rates and 0% commission, you can’t go wrong when sorting your currency with Sainsbury’s Bank.
Order by phone
You can also buy your Hong Kong dollars over the phone. Give us a call to order your dollars direct to your home or choose to collect instore.
Are you a Nectar member?
Get even better pound to HKD rates when you become a Nectar member*. Benefit from exclusive deals and 0% commission.
Download the app or sign up online at nectar.com to get started. Then, just let us know your Nectar number when you order your currency. Don’t forget the rates can vary depending on where you buy them – whether that’s online, instore or over the phone.
Buying Hong Kong dollars: FAQs
What is the currency in Hong Kong?
The official currency in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar. It’s one of the most traded currencies worldwide and comes in bank notes of 10, 20 ,50 ,100, 500 and 1,000. Get your Hong Kong dollars sorted from Sainsbury’s Bank before you leave for your trip.
How much is 1 GBP to 1 HKD?
Exchange rates change daily. To check the most up to date GBP to HKD exchange rates you can use our currency converter.
Should I take cash or card to Hong Kong?
While you’ll find that most places accept card in Hong Kong, carrying cash is also recommended for local vendors.
Do you tip in Hong Kong?
Tipping is not mandatory in Hong Kong, but it’s more common than on mainland China. If a tip isn’t included in your bill, plan to tip anywhere between 10 to 15% in restaurants. The exact amount varies depending on the order, place and occasion.
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Buy back
Worried about having left over Hong Kong dollars when you return from your trip? We’ll buy them back for a great exchange rate.
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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.