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It’s 0% Commission* on Foreign Currency at Picton Street Post Office®.

Remember when filling in the Website forms or talking on the phone to include our Branch Code: 292 238X

Euros, American Dollars and Turkish Lira are immediately available over the counter at Picton Street, as are American Express Dollar, Euro and Sterling Travellers Cheques.

It's easy to order other Foreign Currency just fill out a form and if ordered from Picton Street before 2pm currency usually arrives next working day. (Please note that we can’t buy or sell coins and some low denomination notes.)

If you really must order over the internet please use this link and support Picton Street

An alternative to cash or Travellers Cheques is the . This is one of the easiest and safest ways of taking your money abroad. There's no purchase fee and it can be used in millions of shops and restaurants worldwide.**

Buy a Euro, US Dollar, or Sterling Travel Money Card, and benefit from:
• Convenience - unlike Travellers Cheques you don't need ID to make a purchase or withdraw money
• Flexibility - withdraw cash 24/7 from millions of ATM machines worldwide***
• Security - completely separate from your bank account, helping to protect your identity
• Control - load the card from £50 - £2,500 and top up by phone^ or at Picton Street Post Office®.
• Immediate help - if your card is lost or stolen your money is protected; a replacement card can be requested 24/7

*Excluding Sterling Travellers Cheques

**Transaction fees apply; Foreign exchange rates and charges will apply when using a Travel Money Card currency that differs to the currency of the country where the payment is made. You can use your card anywhere that accepts VISA Electron.

***Cash withdrawal fees apply. Transaction fees may apply, dependent on the ATM order. Maximum withdrawal per day is £500 or the equivalent amount in US Dollars or Euros. You can withdraw money from any ATM machine displaying the VISA sign. Note: atm charges/cross-border charges/exchange rate charges may occur if the Travel Money Card currency differs from that of the local currency.

^A limit of £350.00 for telephone reloads during a period of 14 consecutive days.