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How do online Euro exchange rates compare to airport and high-street bureaux?

Online providers pretty much always beat airport bureaux and high-street banks on Euro rates. We pull live pricing from every provider every five minutes, and the numbers speak for themselves — airport exchanges typically charge 8–10% more than the cheapest online rate, based on our weekly mystery-shop comparisons across major UK airports. On a £500 order, that's £40–50 you're losing before you've even boarded the plane.

It's not a fluke, either. Online providers run leaner operations and have to compete on price because you can see all the rates side by side. Airport bureaux? They know you're stuck. High-street banks sit somewhere in between, but they rarely match the specialists.

How does MyTravelMoney compare Euro rates?

Our system checks live exchange rates from regulated UK travel money providers every five minutes. We then apply each provider's full fee schedule — card-payment surcharges, delivery costs, the lot — to your order amount. The number you see in our comparison table is the total Euros you'll actually receive. No surprises.

Every provider we list is either FCA-authorised or HMRC-registered as a money service business. We show their regulatory details right alongside the rates, so you can check credentials before you order anything.

How to get the best Euro exchange rate

• Compare on total Euros received, not headline rate. "0% commission" sounds great until you realise they've baked the cost into a worse exchange rate. Our table cuts through that — it shows the final amount after everything.
• Order online for home delivery or airport collection. This is consistently the cheapest route. Most providers throw in free next-day delivery once you're over £500.
• Avoid buying Euros at the airport on departure day. Airport bureaux charge the highest markups because they know you've run out of options. Don't give them the satisfaction.
• Decline dynamic currency conversion (DCC) in Europe. When a card terminal asks "pay in Euros or Pounds?" — always pick Euros. Choosing Pounds lets the merchant's bank set the rate, and they'll tack on 3–5% for the privilege.
• Consider ordering in advance when the rate looks good. Rates move every day. If you spot a rate you're happy with, some providers let you lock it in and collect later — worth doing if your trip is a few weeks out.