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These are the latest NM Money exchange rates available right now. You must buy or reserve your currency online to guarantee these rates or you may be given a lower rate in-store.

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We compare hundreds of exchange rates from dozens of currency suppliers across the UK. Select a currency below to see how NM Money's rates compare against other providers. Bear in mind that exchange rates aren't the only important factor when it comes to getting the best deal; commission, card surcharges and delivery costs can all affect the final amount of currency you'll receive. You can see the full range of currency deals on offer right now on our travel money comparisons .

Travel money orders are subject to a minimum order amount of £100 and a maximum order amount of £2,500 per customer per day. Delivery is free for orders over £500, otherwise a £5.00 delivery charge will apply.

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Our users have rated NM Money Excellent in 165 reviews. Read more on our NM Money reviews page.

Just bout 227 euros at their store in Belfast Castle Court. I got home and opened the envelope and there was only 127 euro in it. Really angry and frustrated. Going to have to back to the store tomorrow morning. I hope they check their floats each e [...]

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I was at the shop in person today and for 800 euro I was given £634.92 when I got home my wife said that can not be right and looked on computer and it said I should have received £681.95!! ????? My wife is an accountant understands money transfers [...]

If I could actually complete my online order instead of the 'please wait' message and having to restart my order 5 times I've actually given up trying to use this service.

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I have just used NM travel money for the first time. Money arrived on time. What you pay for is what you get, no charges and free delivery over a certain amount. Excellent!!. Would definitely use them again. Company I usually use charge you, these don't.

Date of experience : 05 June 2024

Money never arrived

Ordered my travel money on Thursday for guaranteed delivery on Saturday. It's now Wednesday and still nothing. I called their office to find out what is going on. I get plenty of apologies - but they are completely unwilling to follow up with the courier to try and get an update on my missing money. And they told me that they have had several people with the same problem, but even this does not warrant them making contact with their courier about the problem in a timely fashion. And worse still, it can apparently take up to 30 days to be refunded. So, I'm left with needing to source another lot of travel money at short notice and a company that is entirely unwilling to help. In a business that is so clearly time critical I would strongly advise people to use another provider. I will update this review if things change and they do decide to offer help beyond "nothing we can do, sorry". UPDATE: In fairness they were surprisingly quick at arranging the refund (though not before I left for my holiday and had to source a second batch of foreign exchange), so I'm going to add 2 extra stars for the good after care from the company - credit where it's due.

Date of experience : 09 May 2024

Smooth, fast transaction. Recommended

We obviously compared the exchange rate with several companies and NM Money, along with 2 others, offered the best rate. Usually we would head into town to buy our Euros but we decided to buy online and have them delivered. The order was placed on Tuesday evening and we selected Thursday for delivery. NM Money informed us of the current state of our order, which had a guaranteed delivery before 1.00 pm today. Our Euros were delivered at 9.30 am. The whole process was straightforward and we'd have no hesitation in recommending NM Money.

Date of experience : 07 July 2022

The cheapest in town. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely terrific service from start to finish (St. John’s Branch, Liverpool). As a frequent flyer I always get a small amount of cash for arrival at the destination airport just for emergencies on onward travel. I have been using the local Post Office for convenience sake…..Never again. No wonder they say 0% commission, when the exchange rate is so poor. For 300 Romanian Leu they quoted me £62 whereas NM Money charged me £56.79. That’s over £10 difference per £100. By far the best rate offered by anyone. I certainly will be using them for any future journeys and would highly recommended them. A special mention to Daniela, Michelle and Sarah at the branch I used. Very friendly, helpful and professional. Thanks NM Money. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Date of experience : 25 May 2022

Easy transaction and best rate…

Easy transaction and best rate available at the time. Home delivery option was chosen but the money arrived 2 days before the date specified on the order! Unfortunately there was no-one in when the money arrived so we had to trail down to the local post collection point. other than that small hiccup everything was fine and will use NM Money again in the future

Date of experience : 02 February 2022

Have to say - Great Staff @ Uxbridge Branch

Have to say, Euro Exchange or NM exchange in the shopping centre, too many branches, little shoutout to Harry & Thanvisri was super helpful, advised the best rates, and also had knowledge on buying back my euros. Felt at ease - I was personally in a rush as well.

Date of experience : 03 December 2022

Reliable Service

I have used NM Money a few times now and have always be pleased with their service. They don't offer the best market exchange rate, but they are close and this I accept for their reliable service. I ordered several different currencies all of which they had in stock and delivered on the day I requested.

Date of experience : 27 August 2022

I visited the Harrow Branch St Ann’s…

I visited the Harrow Branch St Ann’s Shopping Centre today, Wed 14th Dec and was served by Mukund. Excellent service, so pleasant and polite. Highly recommend and very good currency exchange rates.

Date of experience : 15 December 2021

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Hi Hema, Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you received an excellent experience and great customer service. Have a great day. NM Money Customer Services

Text me because I apparently enquired…

(Added after email replies) I would have thought that this was a genuine mistake now from whom ever filled in the request perhaps they inputted the wrong number. I will amend my review and leave this note here to show no hard feelings. Disregard below. Text me because I apparently enquired about a mortgage which I DID NOT. Then a follow up phone call..

Date of experience : 25 June 2021

Hi Jonathon, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to hear to received an unwanted call from a Mortgage advisor. The call was requested via the online 'request a callback' form, with your number left as the contact number, we have removed your number from the system. We hope you continue to use NM Money for your future currency needs. Once again I sincerely apologise that we did not meet our usual high standards and would like to assure you that this is a very rare occurrence. Kind regards, NM Money Customer Services

Ordered money yesterday and it arrived…

Ordered money yesterday and it arrived by post today and the notes were in quite small denominations, which was great as I had to share the currency out between 4 people .First class service, what's not to like?

Date of experience : 11 April 2023

We were unsure where to get our dollars…

We were unsure where to get our dollars we kept passing NM money and saw a good rate of exchange we asked how much would our money would be if we exchanged and was delighted with the result . The tiller was very professional and asked if we would like smaller notes which would help us. We would go again to this exchange NM Money

Date of experience : 27 June 2021

10/10 super helpful

Had an order to collect in fareham a couple of months ago but when i went to the shop it was closed and I couldn’t get the money. The next day I went back to the shop at half 9 before they were open and a lady called Charlotte told me there were staff shortages which is why I couldn’t get my money. She went into the shop and served me my order before she had even opened up, 10/10 service thank you

Date of experience : 02 September 2021

Hi Al, Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you received excellent customer service from Charlotte. Have a great day. NM Money Customer Services

Good Service from Harry in Uxbridge

Picked up my money from Uxbridge and Harry served me. Super accommodating considering I was 10 minutes past closing, but he served me. Was very understanding and asked about my trip. Good service!

Date of experience : 16 April 2022

NM Money in Maidstone

I went to NM Money in Maidstone recently to sell some gold. The young lady that served me was extremely helpful and very professional. She was also very knowledgeable and told me she eager to learn more about the gold business. I hope NM Money see the potential in her and help her with her career as she really is a credit to them. The transaction was easy and straightforward but did take a while due the checks that have to be carried out. I felt I received a fair price for the gold

Very good service

The service has improved considerably in comparison to the previous times I have used it in the past. The staff are more polite and the gentleman who served me on the 13th of May took time to explain about the other services they offer but was not pushy about it. Will definitely continue to use the service. Highly recommended for Western Union money transfers.

Date of experience : 28 May 2021

Unreliable and unhelpful

Because my wife thinks ahead, she ordered the currency she needed for her holiday four days in advance and was promised she could collect it after 1 pm the day before her departure. She turned up to find it wasn't there - no apology, just a shrug and some vague explanation. The representative didn't seem particularly interested in sorting out her problem and even answered a call in the middle of dealing with her. To top it off, she has to wait three days to get a refund. Unreliable company. Terrible attitude. Awful customer service. Avoid like the plague.

Date of experience : 22 June 2021

Hi David, Thank you for leaving us a review, Unfortunately we would be unable to discuss this with you as the transaction was not yours. We have been in touch with the customer named on the order. Kind Regards, NM Money Customer Support Team

Excelent service

Hi, I used your money exchange service today at Braehead Glasgow today, the Joanne who helped me was very pleasant and efficiant, the transaction was quick and easy. hope Joanne enjoyed the sweets I returned with in the way of a thank you. keep up the great work, see you next time. Alex XX

Date of experience : 18 June 2022

Good Afternoon Alexander. Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear you had an efficient and pleasant experience at our branch. It was very thoughtful of you to buy her some sweets. I'm sure she enjoyed them. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind Regards euroChange Customer Support Maryam

Worst customer service ever

The staff in the Merrion Centre Leeds were very rude. We ordered Euros and asked for denominations of 10 and 20 euro notes. They took payment from our bank but instead of counting the euro purchase out to us they instead gave us a sealed envelope. We opened the envelope up in front of them and it contained old 2002 50 euro notes and 1 euro coins??? They then told us we should change the notes to our requested denominations elsewhere.

Date of experience : 22 September 2022

Hi Carl Ojala, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear of your experience whilst visiting our Leeds Merrion branch, this is not what we would expect from our Sales Advisors. We pre-pack our pay & collect orders to allow customers to collect their currency in a matter of minutes, if you would like us to open and count to you we should count your currency. The notes supplied are still in circulation and can be used, however, we would have expected the Sales Advisor to change this on your request. We should not have asked you to change elsewhere we should have just done this for you, notes permitting. We do supply 1 and 2 euro coins as many people find that these are incredibly useful for toll's, vending machines, etc. We would advise that if you do require certain denominations, to contact our Customer Support team prior to collection so we may have this arranged for you. We would forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, eurochange Customer Support

Absolutely brilliant service

Absolutely brilliant service. Best exchange rate. Easy to order online. Free next day delivery. Have used twice now for Euros and Kuna. Wouldn’t get travel money from anywhere else.

Date of experience : 24 July 2022

Was served today by Chris

Was served today by Chris. In the Trinity store. I had some left over currency from a trip last year. He was very informative and pleasant! Thought the rate was good. Will be a returning customer thanks to Chris excellent customer service !

Date of experience : 14 May 2021

Hi Sophia, Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that received excellent customer service from our Leeds Trinity branch and you found our Sales Advisor informative and pleasant. Have a great day. NM Money Customer Services

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Money in New Mexico

If you come from a major city, such as New York or London, you may find New Mexico overall fairly inexpensive, although Santa Fe will be closer in price to what you're accustomed to. In Taos and Albuquerque, you can still get good accommodations and meals without wincing. Santa Fe, however, may hurt a bit, especially if you hit the hottest spots in town, which cater to sophisticated tastes.

The most common bills are the $1 (a "buck"), $5, $10, and $20 denominations. There are also $2 bills (seldom encountered), $50 bills, and $100 bills (the last two are usually not welcome as payment for small purchases).

Coins come in seven denominations: 1¢ (1 cent, or a penny); 5¢ (5 cents, or a nickel); 10¢ (10 cents, or a dime); 25¢ (25 cents, or a quarter); 50¢ (50 cents, or a half-dollar); the gold-colored Sacagawea coin, worth $1; and the rare silver dollar.

The easiest and best way to get cash away from home is from an ATM (automated teller machine), sometimes referred to as a "cash machine," or "cashpoint." They are available all over New Mexico.

Note : This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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NM Money provide a complete foreign exchange service, selling and buying back travel money in over 70 currencies. Our rates are market-leading and we don’t charge any commission! As well as this we facilitate international money transfers so you can send funds overseas to over 190 countries.

NM Money also provide fee-free mortgage advice, and other services including home and life insurance. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving house, re-mortgaging for a better deal or a seasoned landlord increasing your portfolio, we search the market to find the best mortgage rates for you. We search thousands of deals from over 90 lenders to help save you money. And as we’re fee-free, you’ll never pay a penny for our service!

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Cost of a Trip to New Mexico & the Cheapest Time to Visit New Mexico

The average price of a 7-day trip to New Mexico is $1,070 for a solo traveler, $1,620 for a couple, and $2,578 for a family of 4 . New Mexico hotels range from $56 to $252 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to New Mexico (from all airports) are between $613 and $902 per person for economy flights and $1,925 to $2,832 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $84 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average , budget , and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

The Cheapest Times to Visit New Mexico

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to New Mexico and stay in a New Mexico hotel:

• January 8th to February 25th
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 13th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New Mexico is usually mid to late September .

Average New Mexico Trip Costs

Average solo traveler.

The average cost for one person to visit New Mexico for a week is $1,161-$2,061 ($166-$294 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $43 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights : $404 to $771 for economy

Lodging : $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $96 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit New Mexico for a week is $1,860-$3,420 ($266-$489 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $85 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights : $809 to $1,542 for economy

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit New Mexico for a week is $3,684-$6,655 ($526-$951 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $170 to $337 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights : $1,618 to $3,084 for economy

Lodging : $152 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $146 to $177 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to New Mexico

How cheap can you make a vacation to New Mexico? The cheapest trip to New Mexico is about $119 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $47.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit New Mexico for a week is $833-$2,163 ($119-$309 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Lodging : $47 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $153 to $183 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit New Mexico for a week is $1,385-$3,228 ($198-$461 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit New Mexico for a week is $2,770-$5,922 ($396-$846 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Lodging : $94 to $111 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $227 to $277 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to New Mexico cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury New Mexico Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in New Mexico.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit New Mexico for a week is $2,388-$8,796 ($341-$1,257 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $85 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights : $1,019 to $1,870 for first class

Lodging : $129 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $473 to $956 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit New Mexico for a week is $4,002-$11,855 ($572-$1,694 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $170 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights : $2,038 to $3,739 for first class

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit New Mexico for a week is $8,004-$20,825 ($1,143-$2,975 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing : $340 to $681 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights : $4,076 to $7,478 for first class

Lodging : $258 to $503 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $712 to $1,430 per night for a preferred vacation rental

New Mexico Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in New Mexico is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New Mexico due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

New Mexico Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

Prices are based on New Mexico hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in New Mexico.

Flight Costs to New Mexico

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $902 average in mid December to a low of $613 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $550. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New Mexico our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.

Average Flight Cost by Season

Average flight cost by day of week.

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In New Mexico, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $289, so you can easily save about 47% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around New Mexico can easily cost $315 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $630 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

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Established in 1972. Home delivery is free above £700 with a postal charges of £6 for orders below £700. “Click and collect is available via their London W2 office.

Established since 2010.  Home delivery is free above £700 with a postal charge of £5 for orders below £700. Payment for your currency can be made via Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay but using these services incurs a 0.1% additional fee. There are no charges if you pay using the “pay by bank app” or for make a manual bank transfer.

The Currency Club

Established since 2010. Home delivery and payment via bank transfer is free. Payments via debit card incur a fee of 0.29%. There is no “click & collect” service available.

Currency Online Group

Established in 2006. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £5 for orders below £750. “Click and collect” is available in 2 London locations.

NM Travel Money

Established in 2018 and part of the NM Money Group which includes eurochange. Home delivery is free above £500 with postal charges of £5 for orders below £500. Has access to the 192 eurochange “click and collect” outlets

Established in 1975. Home delivery free above £500 with postal charges of £5 for orders below £500. Has 192 “click and collect” outlets throughout the UK.

Part of the TUI Travel Agent Group. Home delivery is free above £600 with a postal charge of £4.99 for orders below £600. ‘Click & collect’ is available in a selected number of the 550 plus TUI stores throughout the UK. Check to see if this service is available at a store near you.

First Choice

Provided by TUI Travel Money. Home delivery is free above £600 with postal charges of £4.99 for orders below £600. ‘Click & collect’ is available in a selected number of the 550 plus TUI stores throughout the UK. Check to see if this service is available at a store near you.

Provide travel money services via John Lewis Finance and First Rate Exchange Services. Home delivery is free above £500 with a postal charge of £5.50 for orders below £500. Waitrose and John Lewis have over 350 stores and “click & collect” is available at a selected number of stores -check to see if there is one near you.

Part of the John Lewis partnership and provide travel money services via John Lewis Finance and First Rate Exchange Services. Home delivery is free above £500 with postal charges of £5.50 for orders below £500. Waitrose and John Lewis have over 350 stores and ‘click & collect’ is available at a selected number of these stores -check to see if there is one near you.

Established in 1976. Home delivery is free above £600 with postal charges applied on a tiered basis, ranging from £2.99 to £7.49 depending on the amount purchased. ‘Click & collect’ service available. Many of their outlets are at airports and transport hubs -check to see if there is a location convenient to you.

Covent Garden FX

Established in 2001. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £6 for orders below £750. “Click & collect” is available from their London store and they also deliver to offices in the City of London.

Rapid Travel Money

Powered by the Currency Club and part of the Sterling Consortium that was established in 1972.Home delivery is free over £1500 with a postal charges of £8.99 for orders below £1500. There is no ‘click & collect’ service available

Travel money services offered in conjunction with Travelex. Home delivery is free above £500 with a postal charge of £3.95 for orders below £500. Asda has over 500 stores throughout the UK – check to see if the “click and collect” service is available at a store near you.

Sainsbury’s have offered a travel money service as part of their bank offering since the late nineties. Home delivery is free above £400 with a postal charge of £4.99 for orders below this amount. ‘Click & collect’ is available in Sainsbury’s stores throughout the UK. Check to see if this service is available at a store near you

Tesco provide travel money services in conjunction with Travelex. Home delivery is free above £500 with postal charges of £4.99 for orders below £149 and £3.95 for orders below £500. Tesco has over 2,500 stores throughout the UK. Check to see if ‘click & collect’ is available at a store near you.

The Post Office

Post Office has provided travel money services in conjunction with First Rate Exchange Services since 1994. Home delivery is free above £500 with a postal charge of £4.99 for orders below £500. “Click and collect” is available at 100’s of Post Offices throughout the UK. Check to see if this service is available near you.

Established since 2018. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £7.50 for orders below £750. Available for “click and collect” from their office in Slough.

ABTA Travel Money

ABTA – The Travel Association knows travel and has been a recognised source of advice, guidance and support to travellers for over 70 years. ABTA now offers a Travel Money service with competitive rates on over 60 currencies. Order Online for Click & Collect in just 60 seconds later (depending on branch opening hours and stock availability) from over 190 locations or order before 2:30pm for next working day home delivery.

No1 currency - Home Delivery

Established over 20 years ago and part of the Fexco Group. Home delivery is free above £800 with a postal charge of £6.95 for orders below £800. Has 180 “click and collect” outlets throughout the UK.

Established since 2007 and part of the Equals Money Group. Requires you to register for an account before ordering currency. Home delivery is free above £750 with postal charges of £7.50 for orders below £500 & £5 for orders between £500 & £750. “Click and collect” is available in a store in London.

Currency Exchange Corp

• Established in 1999.
• Home delivery is Free above £800 but postal charges of £6.95 apply to orders below £800
• There is a ‘Click & Collect’ service available in some 16 stores in London & surrounding area but check this service is available at a store convenient to you.

Thomas Exchange

Established in 1993. Home delivery is free above £800 with a postal charge of £6.95 for orders below £800. “Click and collect” is available in 9 outlets throughout London.

Linkfx Home Delivery

Linkfx Home Delivery was established in 1995. Home delivery is free above £750 with a postal charge of £5 for orders below £750. There is no ‘Click & Collect’ service available.

The travel money service is only available to HSBC, First Direct and Marks and Spencer Account holders. Offers free delivery by post or to HSBC branches

All orders must be paid for with a Barclays debit card or a Barclaycard. Travel money can be collected from Barclays branches or delivered free to your home address. Minimum order £50.

Currency Commentary

The US dollar is the most widely used currency in international transactions, as well as the one considered to be the safest. The US dollar is the most traded currency in the world and is often called the worlds ‘reserve currency’ (so for instance crude oil is always denominated in US dollars).

This also means that in many other places in the world, but typically developing countries many shops and restaurants (and tour guides and taxis) will also accept US dollars. In fact, in some countries such as Argentina the dollar goes a lot further than the peso.

Countries that you can use the US dollars include Puerto Rico, Ecuador, British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, although many of the countries in the Caribbean also accept US dollars.

Citizens of counties often give their currency nick names and the US is no different calling the dollar ‘bucks’. This probably comes from the trading of deer skins in the 1700’s, which then over time became the name for the US dollar.

How to get the best deal on your travel money

How do you get the best exchange rate for US dollars?

If you are buying US dollars to get the best exchange rate you should always use a travel money comparison website, they are easy to use and provide a simple way of finding the best price. You don’t have to choose the best rate, so for example if you would prefer a well-known brand which maybe costs more, you can do so but at least you understand the difference in cost. The difference in cost between the best and worst rate can be significant, up to £20 on a currency purchase of £750.

How do you get the best on-line exchange rate for US dollars?

If you want to order and buy your US dollars on-line, then to get the best on-line exchange rate always use a comparison website. You will be provided with a list of travel money suppliers usually in order of the best price first. If you want a larger number of US dollars, say above £500 the best price will almost certainly be a small direct supplier with a less well-known brand. You then have a choice as to whether you would prefer to have the money delivered to your home or to collect the money from a local store on the ‘High St’.

How do you get the best exchange rate for US dollars for home delivery?

If you would like the money delivered to your home, when you are choosing the provider make sure that you understand the postal delivery charges, particularly for amounts below £500 as any additional postal costs will effectively mean that you are receiving less US dollars for the £sterling you pay. That is why at besttravelmoney.com we include postal charges for the specific amount of US dollars requested within the rate you are shown. So, what you see is the cost to you.

There are some practical considerations when choosing home delivery, like making sure the travel money supplier you have chosen for US dollars delivers to where you live. Some of the smaller suppliers with the best rates will only deliver to a small geographical area. Also, remember this is ‘cash’ you are having delivered, so you need to be at home when your US dollars arrive.

How do you get the best exchange rate for US dollars on the High St?

If you only require a small number of US dollars or would prefer the convenience of collecting your US dollars from a local store, we would still recommend you use a travel money comparison website. Choose the travel money provider which you consider having the best combination of rate and convenience for you. Check the supplier you have chosen (whether for example it is Tesco, Sainsbury’s or eurochange) really does have a collection point near you as not all stores will have the facility.

We still recommend that you order on-line going from the comparison website to your chosen provider website to ensure you get the best deal. You will almost certainly getter a better rate via ‘click & collect’ than just walking into a store and purchasing your US dollars.

Keep in mind our FAQ's to make sure your holiday money goes further

Always understand the charges for debit and credit cards.

Many of the costs that you incur while abroad are driven by your UK bank account or credit card, so understanding the costs for your debit or credit cards abroad is important.

Whilst using your debit card in the UK is usually free, using your card abroad often incurs extra charges. Apart from most European holiday destinations the major banks charge a fixed fee every time you use your debit card. There is also a foreign exchange fee (typically 2.99%) on the amount you spend when using your debit card. The newer banks tend to offer better deals. Starling bank and Revolut  being two of the better examples.

We have put a table together of debit card charges for most UK banks within the Debit Card FAQ section .

Most credit cards don’t charge a fixed fee for using the card but still charge a percentage on any transaction that you make in a shop or restaurant. Also be careful using your credit card for cash from an ATM as it may be considered a cash advance and incur interest immediately. One of the better credit cards to use abroad is the Halifax Clarity card .

We have put a table together of credit card charges for the major UK card providers within the Credit Card FAQ section .

Always select the local currency in a shop or at an ATM

Something that is becoming more frequent when you go abroad is at an ATM or in shops and restaurants, you may be offered the option to pay in pounds sterling or local currency. Always choose the local currency otherwise you will get a very poor exchange rate and the cost to you can be surprisingly high.

This tiktok we saw explains it well for ATM transactions.

Check overseas ATM charges before pressing 'enter'

Understanding the differing charges applied by ATMs abroad is not easy. In theory ATMs are required to explain their charges before you press enter. Apart from any charges applied by your bank or credit card provider the local ATM owners may have differing exchange rates or local charges. Don’t be afraid to check out several local ATMs and see which offers the best deal.

Simpler options can be to take more local currency with you or use an ATM from a big local bank. ATMs from banks tend to charge less than independent local operators sited in stores or garages for example.

Our travel guides provide the names of the major banks in some different countries

Our travel money guide to the US plus a few others you may be interested in

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Wildfires force New Mexico village of Ruidoso to evacuate homes: See map

The village of ruidoso ordered all of its residents to evacuate: 'please do not try to gather belongings or protect your home - go now'..

Two wildfires burned through thousands of acres in New Mexico and residents were ordered to evacuate as the fires developed rapidly. Videos show smoke from the fire billowing into the sky, looking like orange clouds, as people watch nearby.

"I strongly urge residents of Ruidoso and the surrounding areas to remain calm and heed official instructions to help minimize risk," said New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in a statement on Tuesday.

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire were discovered on Monday. The fires, which are burning on tribal land, prompted mandatory evacuations for the entire Village of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs, a two-hour drive southeast of Albuquerque.

The cost of the damage done by the fires is unknown, according to USA TODAY's data .

By early Monday evening, the flames damaged multiple structures, states  the New Mexico Forestry Division , but how many remains unknown.

"My administration is in close contact with state, tribal and federal officials about the status of these fast-moving fires, and we are quickly deploying as many resources as possible to protect people and property," said Grisham.

Map of New Mexico wildfires

Which communities are being evacuated.

The following areas are under mandatory evacuation orders, states the Village of Ruidoso's website:

• All of Ruidoso Downs
• All of the Village of Ruidoso
• All the areas "west of Highway 48"
• All of Alto "up to the Outlaw Golf Course"
• All of Gavilan Canyon Road from Highway 48 "to McDonald's."
• Alpine Village
• Brady Canyon
• Cedar Creek
• Lower Eagle Creek
• Ponderosa Heights
• Sierra Vista
• Ski Run Road
• Sonterra 1, 2, and 3
• Upper Canyon
• Villa Madonna
• West Gavilan

The Village of Ruidoso is demanding people leave immediately.

"Please do not try to gather belongings or protect your home - GO NOW," the Village of Ruidoso said in a post on X .

What streets in Ruidoso are closed?

The following roads and highways are closed to traffic, said the village in another tweet :

• Highway 70 closed from Highway 244 to the east Reservation line.
• Highway 48 is closed from Alpine Village to State Highway 220.
• State police closed Carrizo Canyon Road to all traffic.

Evacuation routes:

"The evacuation route is via Highway 70 and out towards Roswell," states the city's website.

Where can people in Ruidoso evacuate to?

The following locations are open to people evacuating, according to multiple tweets from the village:

• ENMU-Roswell gym : The Red Cross set up an emergency shelter for evacuees. If it's full, Godfrey Athletic Center is a secondary option.
• Lea County Fairgrounds : The location has Stables and RV hookups, but the village asks that people contact Fairgrounds Director Wyatt Duncan at 575-333-0252.

Other places evacuees can go to according to the village's website:

• Capitan High School - Capitan, New Mexico, 88316
• Carrizozo High School - 800 D Ave., Carrizozo, New Mexico, 88301
• Christ Community Church - 2960 N. Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310
• Church on the Move - 901 W. Brasher Road, Roswell, New Mexico, 88203
• Church on the Move Dream Center - 2700 W. 2nd St, Roswell, New Mexico, 88201
• Eastern New Mexico University - 52 University Blvd., Roswell, New Mexico, 88203
• Godfrey Athletic Center - 101 W. College Blvd., Roswell, New Mexico, 88201
• Inn of the Mountain Gods - 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, New Mexico, 88340

Shelters for the animals of evacuees:

THe following locations provide shelters to animals, according to the village:

• Mescalero Rodeo Grounds, for livestock - Rodeo Grounds Road, Mescalero, New Mexico, 88340
• Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds - 2500 S.E. Main St., Roswell, New Mexico 88203
• Lea County Fairgrounds - 101 S. Commercial St., Lovington, New Mexico 88260

Emergency operations relocated

"The Emergency Operations Center for the Ruidoso Fire Department has been relocated to the County Courthouse in Carrizozo," said the Village of Ruidoso.

They can be reached at the following lines for information:

• 575-937-7785
• 575-973-5604
• 575-973-8977

Contributing: Adam D. Young , Alex Driggars ; Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. She has covered various topics, from local businesses and government in her hometown, Miami, to tech and pop culture. You can connect with her on  LinkedIn  or follow her on  X, formerly Twitter ,  Instagram  and  TikTok : @juliamariegz