We want your Euros to go further so we offer competitive Euro rates and will beat competitors within 5 miles with our Price Promise. We offer a same day travel money service, subject to availability.
Buy Euros with Asda Travel Money and you’ll benefit from:
You can buy Euros with Asda Travel Money in three different ways:
Buying your Euros from your local Asda Travel Money bureau is one of the most convenient ways to organise your holiday money. You’ll find locations in various Asda stores all over the UK. You can pop in when you’re doing your weekly shop. It’s perfect for last-minute holiday funds with our same day travel money service. Subject to availability.
Changing pounds to Euros has never been simpler. Simply purchase your currency online and choose Click & Collect to pick up your travel money at one of our many selected Asda stores.
With home delivery, your Euros will be delivered right to your door. Choose next day home delivery from £4.99 (for orders placed before 2pm Monday to Thursday) or FREE home delivery for orders of £500 or more. The minimum order available for home delivery is £350.
When you buy Euros online or in one of our currency exchange bureaux, you can pay with your credit or debit card. We don’t charge a card handling fee, but you should check with your card provider whether you’ll be subject to any additional charges, such as cash advance fees.
We want your Euros to go further so we offer competitive Euro rates, and will beat competitors within 5 miles with ourPrice Promise
Buying Euros before you travel means you'll have cash when you land. You won’t have to worry about finding an ATM, paying card fees or getting a bad rate. We always recommend arranging your Euros before you get to the airport, as you’ll likely get much more competitive exchange rates online or in one of our travel bureaux.
When you’re buying Euros, you’ll see a Euro exchange rate converting Pounds Sterling to Euros. For example, this could be set at GBP/EUR 1.50. This means you’ll get €1.50 for each £1 you exchange (this is excluding any fees).
It works the other way too. Say the EUR/GBP exchange rate was 0.95. That means you’d get £0.95 for each €1 you exchange.
The exchange rate directly impacts how much you get when you exchange currency.
The amount of money you need for Europe depends on where you’re travelling to and how long you’re going for. If you’re sunning yourself in Europe for two weeks, you’ll likely need more currency than a short weekend break. Cities often have the highest prices, while more rural areas will tend to be cheaper. If you’re heading to top tourist areas you may also find plenty of available deals when it comes to food, drinks and activities.
Here are a few top tips to consider:
*Prices checked as of November 2024.
1 Euro is divided into 100 cents. The following coins and banknotes are used [8]:
The Euro (€) was officially adopted on 16th December 1995 in Madrid, but physical coins and banknotes only entered circulation in 2002. Since then, many countries have opted to abandon their original currency in favour of the Euro. Today, it’s the official currency in 20 of the 27 member states [9]:
Over 341 million people use it every day, making it the 2nd most widely used currency in the world [10].
Some non-EU countries also use or widely accept the Euro like Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City, and San Marino.
Many French-speaking African countries secure their currencies against the Euro, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Côte D’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.
You can also use our Asda Travel Money Card to buy Euros for your trip. All you need to do is:
Europe has everything. Whether you’re looking for a city break, some time on the beach, history or culture, you’ll find it all and more in Europe.
There’s the ancient buildings and history of Rome, Athens, Florence and Venice. Take a trip to the Colosseum in Rome for an intriguing trip into the past. Discover Ancient Greece in Athens or take to the waterways in Venice.
You’ll find quirky and colourful architecture in Amsterdam, Lisbon and Barcelona. There’s the glitz and glam of the French Riviera, the romance of Paris and islands aplenty in Croatia.
There are the beaches of the Med, Greece’s islands and the sun-soaked Algarve. You can party on the beach in Ibiza and for days on end in Berlin. And don’t forget French food, Italy’s famous cuisine and Spain’s tapas.
Plus, with short flight times from the UK you can dip in and out of Europe for a weekend, week or fortnight without blowing your budget.
If you find a better exchange rate within 5 miles of one of our travel money bureaux, we’ll beat it with our Price Promise.
Stop by our travel money bureau and we’ll buy back your unused travel money. Even if you didn’t buy your travel currency from us, we’ll exchange it back commission free.
Order your travel money online and collect at your local travel money bureau for free, whilst you do your weekly shop! Minimum order £100.
At Asda Money, you can benefit from our Buy Back Promise when selling your Euros. We’ll Buy Back Promise any cash you’re left over with (banknotes only) at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250. T&C’s apply. Simply add it to your original order for an extra £2.99 when you buy your Euros.
If you’re travelling to one of the 20 countries in the EU that uses the Euro, now is a good time to buy Euros. You’ll want to have currency in your pocket before you land to avoid poor exchange rates and foreign transaction fees on foreign soil.
Yes, you can use your bank card in Europe, and most vendors will accept card or contactless payments. But each time you use your card, you’ll likely be subject to a foreign transaction fee from your bank. Plus, the exchange rate will likely be worse than if you exchanged currency before travelling.
In the 20 European countries that use the Euro, you’ll only be able to pay with Euros. There are plenty of other countries in Europe that don’t use the Euro, so you’ll have to pay with the local currency. These include Poland, Turkey, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and many more. It’s important to check the local currency before you travel.
Yes, you can walk into one of our Asda Travel Money bureaux and buy Euros on the day with us (subject to availability). Or you can order your currency online for home delivery or click and collect from a selected Asda store.
Before you travel, you’ll want to get the best deal on your foreign currency so it always helps to keep an eye on changes and fluctuations in the exchange rate. According to recent data, you often get the best currency exchange rates on Fridays and Saturdays [11].
Remember, this is just a guide and not a rule. Make sure you keep an eye on exchange rates throughout the week and select the best time to buy your Euros.
Asda is a great place to buy Euros. We guarantee to beat the exchange rate of any competitors within 5 miles of an Asda Travel Money bureaux with our Price Promise. You can buy Euros online and select click and click to pick them up from an Asda store while you do your weekly shop. Or you can choose home delivery, which is free on orders over £500.
Tipping is expected in most European countries. When out for a meal for example, you should leave a tip of at least 10% [12]
Currently you don’t need a visa for short trips to the EU or countries in the Schengen area if you're staying for 90 days or less in a 180-day period [13].
Croatia adopted the Euro on 1st January 2023 and became the 20th member of the Euro area [14].
Travelling within Europe but outside the Eurozone where Euros aren’t used? You’ll need to source the right currency for your chosen destination. And we can help with that at Asda Travel Money. Whether ordering online, visiting one of our travel bureaux or collecting while you shop in-store, we can help you buy currency for the likes of Bulgaria, Poland, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Turkey.
And if you’re travelling outside Europe to the US, Australia, Dubai, Japan, Thailand or Indonesia, we can help with that too.
[1] [2] cntraveller.com
[3] euronews.com
[4] viqal.com
[5] numbeo.com
[6] hasta-standrews.com
[7] numbeo.com
[8] ecb.europa.eu
[9] [10] european-union.europa.eu
[11] holidayextras.com
[12] n26.com
[13] gov.uk
[14] economy-finance.ec
The Asda Rewards price for Asda Travel Money will be preferential compared to the standard rate advertised at your chosen place of purchase (being either online via https://money.asda.com/travel/travel-money/ (Website) or in-store at an Asda Travel Money bureau) on the date of purchase. Asda Rewards prices are only available on the sell rates of currencies in stock on the date of your purchase. When purchasing online, you must enter a valid Asda Rewards number found in the Asda Rewards App or Website to obtain the Asda Rewards price rate. When purchasing in-store, you must show the Asda Rewards barcode found in the app. Asda Rewards pricing available for Asda Travel Money purchases only offers you a more preferential exchange rate, you will not receive or be entitled to any Asda Rewards on your purchase. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time and without prior notice.
Please note that Asda Travel Money Online Services Terms and Conditions are available at https://travelmoney.asda.com/asda/page/termsandconditions.
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