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Exchange British Pounds online before your trip to the UK

If you are planning to travel to the UK soon, we recommend you exchange your cash before you go. The official currency of the UK is the British Pound (GBP) and its symbol is £. You can pay by card in many places in the UK, but there are also many places where cash is the only form of payment. Before you travel, be sure to check that you are getting the best possible exchange rate for the pound when exchanging euros for pounds. We also recommend that you set yourself a daily travel budget so that you have a realistic idea of how much pounds to exchange.

Tips for planning your travel budget

Restaurants tend to tip 10-15% of the bill. However, sometimes restaurants already add a service charge to the bill (usually 12.5% of the total amount in pounds). If the service charge is added to the bill, there is no need to tip separately.

When planning your travel budget, it is a good idea to take into account not only accommodation but also any sightseeing and entertainment, transport and eating out. On average, a tourist in the UK spends around £145 a day.

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100 GBP
Average price of accommodation in London

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30 GBP
Meals for one person per day on average

Travel guide to London, featuring iconic attractions and practical advice for visitors.

Good to know

Price examples in the UK

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6 GBP
London Underground ticket: one way

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4 GBP
A cup of coffee

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30 GBP
Entrance to the London Eye Ferris wheel

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8 GBP
A fish and chips

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50-90 GBP
Taxi from Heathrow Airport to central London

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Entrance to the British Museum

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Travel tips to the United Kingdom

  • London's most popular attractions are Westminster Abbey Gothic Church and the British Museum, both of which are must-sees during a visit to London. A visit to Buckingham Palace is also an absolute must for travellers, as it makes for a memorable trip.
  • The best time to travel to the UK is from May to September.
  • Those looking for a beach holiday should head to Brighton, just an hour's train ride from London.
  • If you're travelling in winter and want to try winter sports, head to Scotland's Cairngorm, the largest ski area in the British Isles.
  • For nature lovers, there are plenty of beautiful scenery and hiking trails. For example, the Great Glen Way is a 118-kilometre long walking trail in Scotland. The British Isles also have national parks, the most beautiful of which are the English Lake District National Park and the South Downs National Park.

About the pound sterling

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Currency denominations

Banknotes: GBP 5, GBP 10, GBP 20 and GBP 50.
Coins: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, 1 GBP and 2 GBP.

The pound sterling is the oldest currency originating from continental Europe.

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The English term 'Spend a Penny' means to go to the toilet. The origin of the expression dates back to the time when it cost a penny to use a public toilet. The first pound coin dates back to 1489 and the first banknotes appeared in 1694, when the Bank of England was established.

Why change pounds sterling with ChangeGroup?

ChangeGroup has been providing currency exchange services to travellers for over 30 years and ChangeGroup gives you the best euro to pound (eur gbp) exchange rate on the market. In Finland, we offer a range of around 60 currencies. To get the best sterling rate and 0% commission, conveniently exchange your currency online on ChangeGroup's website before you travel. You can easily collect your currency order from any of our exchange points or your nearest post office pick-up point. Our Buy-Back Guarantee allows you to bring the remaining currency back to us and we will buy it back from you at the original price. This is a good option if you're not sure how much money is worth exchanging. The Buy-Back Guarantee costs just €6.95.

Traveling soon?

Here's how to easily exchange your money:

1. Choose your currency

Determine the amount you need to enjoy your trip abroad.

2. Reserve online

Create an account and
finalise your travel money order online
to enjoy our best price deal.

3. Pick up & pay

Collect your order from the selected
branch and pay securely in cash or
by credit/debit card.

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