Euro to GBP Currency Exchange
Why change British Pounds with ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup has been providing currency exchange services for travellers for over 30 years. In Finland, we have 7 branches in Helsinki, Espoo and Lappeenranta – you can always find your nearest branch easily using our branch locator. Exchanging your money is simple: choose your currency, pay, and receive your British pounds immediately at the best possible exchange rate. If you're unsure how many GBP you need, ask us in branch about our Buy-Back Guarantee – this allows you to bring any leftover currency back to us at the original exchange rate after your trip. In addition to currency exchange, we also offer other services in our branches, including Western Union money transfers and international eSIM cards to support your travels.
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.
100 GBP
Average price of accommodation in London
30 GBP
Meals for one person per day on average
Good to know
Price examples in the UK
6 GBP
London Underground ticket: one way
4 GBP
A cup of coffee
30 GBP
Entrance to the London Eye Ferris wheel
8 GBP
A fish and chips
50-90 GBP
Taxi from Heathrow Airport to central London
FREE
Entrance to the British Museum
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
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.
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.