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6 Best places to exchange currency in Nottingham - 2024

If you’re travelling in the UK and need more GBP, or if you’re currently in the UK and planning on heading abroad and looking for travel money, you might need a foreign exchange store. This guide walks through some of the top rated Nottingham currency exchange services, including their locations, ratings and some example exchange rates for comparison.

Dive in for all you need to know about the best places to exchange currency in Nottingham - and to get some valuable tips to find the best available deals on currency exchange, at home or abroad.

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Things to consider before exchanging money

Here are a few things to think about before you buy foreign currency for your trip.

Avoid airport currency exchanges

If you’ve left it late to get your foreign currency you may be tempted to use an airport exchange on the way out of the UK. This is convenient, but usually costly. It’s worth checking if you can order online to collect your currency either in the airport or at another location on the way - this will often net you a better rate than a spot exchange. If the rates look low, you may be better off just making an ATM withdrawal on arrival at your destination, particularly if you have a debit card with low or no foreign transaction fees, like the Wise or Revolut cards (more on them later).

Check the mid-market rate

The mid-market exchange rate is the one you see on Google or using a reputable currency converter tool. However, it’s not usually passed on to customers - instead currency exchange services often add an extra percentage fee to the rate used, which pushes up costs and isn’t transparent. Get to know the mid-market rate for your currency, and look out for services which offer this, or as close as possible to it, for the best deal.

Beware of ATM rates

If you’re using an ATM overseas you might be offered the option to pay in your home currency rather than the local currency wherever you are. This sounds convenient, but is actually an expensive choice. If you pay in your home currency, the ATM operator chooses the rates and fees that apply, rather than your own bank or card network. This typically ends up more costly, so choosing to pay in the local currency can mean your money goes further in the end.

Get a travel money card to cut costs

We mentioned earlier that getting a travel money card from a provider like Wise or Revolut can be a cheaper way to get travel cash and to spend in foreign currencies. Digital specialist services like these have online accounts which let you exchange dozens of currencies right from your phone. Once you have the currency you need in your account it’s free to spend - or you can just add money in pounds and spend overseas without unnecessary costs or hassle.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the pros and cons of Wise vs Revolut, to give you an idea of which may work for you.

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Best place to exchange currency in Nottingham?

Nottingham has a range of currency exchange locations, including chains and independent stores. In many cases you’ll need to order ahead online or by phone, to collect your cash later - do check the situation based on the currency you need and the store you intend to use.

To help your research, we’ve picked out a few of the top rated travel money options in Nottingham. Below you’ll find their contact information and Google rating, plus the GBP - AUD exchange rate at the time of research, as an example for comparison. Before you pick a provider, call them to get the live rates and fees for the currency you need.

• Correct at time of writing, 8th August 2023

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How we rated the best places to exchange money

Our table is based on the live Google ratings for exchange services in central Birmingham, at the time of research. However, ratings are dynamic and do change frequently - so you’ll want to do your own research as well, before you head out to exchange your money.

Factors to consider when choosing an exchange provider in Nottingham

All of the services we’ve listed in our comparison above are reputable, well rated and properly licensed. Picking a legitimate provider is important, to make sure you don’t get ripped off or fall victim to a scam. It’s also generally smart to check out Google reviews and see what other users are saying about different providers, to help you pick one.

Different exchange services have their own features and fees, with variable currency availability and costs. It’s common to need to call ahead to order and check the rates available. Bear in mind that fee free, or zero commission currency exchange doesn’t really exist, even if providers claim to offer this. Before you choose a service, check the exchange rate used to convert your funds. Often the fees are hidden in the rates instead of being transparently displayed, which can mean you’re paying more than you think for currency exchange.

Find a service which offers the mid-market exchange rate or as close to it as possible for the best available deal. Or, try an alternative like a travel money card from a provider like Wise or Revolut, for mid-market rate currency conversion with low, transparent fees.

Tips for finding the best currency exchange rates in Nottingham

Here are a few tips to get a good deal with exchanging currency in Nottingham (or anywhere else for that matter):

Compare as many options as possible across both fees and rates to make sure you get a fair deal

Use a Google search to find the mid-market rate for your currency and look for a provider offering this rate or close to it

See if you can get a better rate if you order your currency in advance by phone or online for collection

Use the Exiap currency conversion tools to stay updated on current exchange rates

Consider online alternatives such as Wise and Revolut, for travel money cards you can use for free or low cost ATM withdrawals in the UK and abroad

Where to get foreign currency outside the UK

Arranging your foreign currency in advance of travel can mean you pay lower fees overall, and can mean you can get easy access to travel money even once you’re outside of the UK. One good option is to open an account, and order a payment card, with a service like Revolut or Wise. These digital account providers let you add money in pounds and convert within the account to the currency you need to spend overseas. Or you can simply leave your money in GBP and let the card convert for you when you pay - often you’ll find there are no foreign transaction fees, mid-market exchange rates and low fees.

If you prefer to carry cash, you can exchange your GBP on the way at the airport, or at your destination at hotels or banks. However, avoiding the airport and picking a service in the city centre can mean you get a better deal on both rates and fees.

How do I exchange currency after a trip?

Many of the currency exchange services we’ve listed above let you sell back unused foreign currency after your trip. However, it’s important to note that you can usually only sell higher value foreign currency notes, which are undamaged and clean. Plus, the exchange rates offered may not be as good as the rate you bought at, meaning you get back less than you spent in the first place.

A better option might be to get a digital multi-currency account from a service like Wise or Revolut, and use local ATMs in your destination to get cash as you need it. Just add money to your account in pounds, and then withdraw local currency cash only when you need to. There’s no need to convert all your funds to foreign currency in advance - and if you have pounds left in your account at the end of your trip you can withdraw your money back to your bank, make payments to others, or withdraw at a UK ATM instead.

FAQs - best places to exchange currency in Nottingham

What is the cheapest way to get foreign currency in Nottingham ?

There’s no single cheapest way to get foreign currency in Nottingham - it’ll depend on the currency you need and how you want to pay. Use the tools and reviews on Exiap, to help you find a good provider for your specific needs.

Should I exchange money before I travel?

If you like to carry cash on holiday you can exchange your money before you travel - but you won’t always be able to access the very best rates, and carrying high value amounts of cash can be a risk. A better option may be to get a multi-currency account and card from a service like Wise or Revolut, and just make cash withdrawals in your destination when you need to. That’s convenient and safe, and can mean you pay less overall, too.

Does it matter where you exchange currency?

Currency exchange services set their own rates and fees - so which one you pick can make a huge difference to how much you have to spend on your trip. Do some research into the best options for your needs, including exchanging cash and using a specialist travel money card instead.

What is the best reloadable prepaid card?

There’s no single best reloadable prepaid debit card. Use this guide to compare a few options to pick the one that’s right for you, thinking about features, fees and the range of supported currencies you’ll need.

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Premier Inn guests who faced ‘spider army’ fail to claim good night refund

Couple among those who say they have struggled to redeem on hotel chain’s ‘guarantee’ promising decent sleep

P remier Inn’s adverts say that a good night’s sleep is “guaranteed”, but a couple have claim that any hope of that went out of the window when a “small army” of spiders began marching across the ceiling of their hotel room.

Jonathan Rees, who filmed what he claimed was an “epic gathering” of arachnids, is one of a number of readers who have contacted the Guardian after they attempted to claim on Premier Inn’s “Good Night Guarantee” but failed to get their money back.

Britain’s biggest hotel chain is famous for the promise, which was launched more than 20 years ago and has in the past been promoted with ads featuring the actor and comedian Sir Lenny Henry.

It says: “We’re so confident you’ll have a great night’s sleep that if you don’t, we’ll give you your money back*.”

However, that asterisk is important: it would seem that many people who claim on the guarantee are falling foul of the exclusions contained in the terms and conditions (T&Cs).

It appears one of the main reasons why people have their claims rejected is that they decided to lie there hoping that the alleged problem, be it a noisy extractor fan or drunk people in the corridors, would go away rather than going down to reception to demand it be sorted out.

Premier Inn said all three cases flagged by the Guardian “fall outside the terms of our Good Night Guarantee”. However, it declined to share any data on the pledge – for example, how many people claim on it, or what proportion get their money back.

Rees and his wife, Yunis, who live in Swansea, spent £208 on a two-night stay at a Premier Inn outside Cardiff. He said that “only after settling down on a comfy and perfectly clean pillow” did he notice a cluster of spiders making their way across the ceiling.

“Only the video does it justice,” he said. “My wife has a phobia of spiders, but there was no way to hide this from her. We were given a new, properly cleaned room, but my wife couldn’t sleep for the two-night duration.” In an email to Premier Inn, Rees said it was a “traumatising event to see a small army of spiders crawling across the ceiling”.

A Premier Inn spokesperson said the couple were immediately transferred to a new room after notifying reception of “the issue”, adding: “Guest relations declined a refund on the basis that the problem was reported and resolved immediately, and the guest opted to continue their stay.”

Another customer, Paul Howell (not his real name), had a three-night stay at Premier Inn’s London Euston hotel “at an eye-watering £228 a night”. He said that on arrival the room was very hot, and that the temperature reached 28C, resulting in him sleeping for “around three or four hours a night”.

He attempted to claim on the guarantee but received a reply, saying that particular hotel “does not offer air conditioning as a facility. Therefore, this falls under our exclusions.”

The company told the Guardian: “Our T&Cs do specify that claims are rejected when the complaint arises due to the lack of a facility that we do not offer – for example, when A/C is not provided.” It added that as a goodwill gesture, unconnected to the guarantee, one-third of Howell’s accommodation costs were refunded.

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A third customer claimed her night was ruined by a noisy extractor fan. Alison, who declined to give her surname, said she booked a stay at a Premier Inn in Nottingham at a cost of £257 for two nights.

She settled down to sleep but soon realised an extractor was still running somewhere. “It was low-level but loud enough to be irritating. I lay awake feeling upset ... I tried to grab sleep by covering my ears, still hoping it would go.”

She said that next morning she told reception about the annoying noise and her lack of sleep.

Alison was later told that the Premier Inn would not be able to offer a refund. A spokesperson told the Guardian: “This was reported the next morning, while the apparent disruption occurred throughout the night. T&Cs do specify that any internal noise must be reported within a reasonable period of time that allows the team the opportunity to rectify the issue.”

This exclusion relating to internal noise appears to have caused a number of claims to be rejected. Internet forums on websites such as MoneySavingExpert feature a number of alleged cases similar to Alison’s. In a post on Mumsnet in 2022, one person wrote: “They only guarantee a good night’s sleep if you’re willing to report issues to them in the middle of the night.” Another from that year said: “If you are disturbed by internal hotel noise, you have to report it to reception at the exact time during the night if it is ‘safe’ to do so.”

However, in both cases, reader polls on Mumsnet suggested most voters thought these two customers were being “unreasonable”. Premier Inn said it could not comment on these cases without more information.

Premier Inn also said the guarantee did not apply if your sleep was affected by circumstances beyond the company’s “reasonable control”, such as extreme weather, fire alarms going off and “third-party building works”.

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