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We offer a wide range of foreign currencies in our Bureaux, with more available to order online. It is easy to compare travel money with M&S Bank. See footnote * *

As well as the euro and US dollar , our range includes currencies such as the UAE dirham, Bulgarian lev , Turkish lira , Thai baht and Mexican peso .

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If you would like to donate your unused foreign currency to charity we have Change4Change collection boxes in our Bureaux, with all the money we collect going to Breast Cancer Now. Since 2007, we have raised over £630,000 for the charity via your Change4Change donations.

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Travel money buy-back service

When your holiday is over, we'll buy back your leftover holiday money at the buy-back rate on the day you return it to the Bureau de Change. That's all unused notes in any denomination we sell.

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If you would like to donate your unused foreign currency to charity we have Change4Change collection boxes in our Bureau stores, with all the money we collect going to Breast Cancer Now. Since 2007, we have raised over £630,000 for the charity via your Change4Change donations.

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When your holiday is over, we'll buy back your leftover holiday money at the buy-back rate on the day you return it to the bureau de change. That's all unused notes in any denomination we sell. Proof of purchase may be required so please retain your receipt, just in case.

Up to 55 days' interest-free credit when purchasing with an M&S Credit Card See footnote ** **

Representative example: based on an assumed credit limit of £1,200, our 24.9% rate per annum (variable) for purchases gives a representative rate of 24.9% APR (variable). Credit is subject to status.

No cash advance fee when M&S Travel Money is purchased using an M&S Credit Card.

What you'll need to bring

To collect foreign currency you've purchased online, you will need:

• A valid UK photographic driving licence, passport or EU national identity card (Romanian & Greek National ID Cards are not accepted)
• Your card you used to place your order - both ID and payment card must have the same name
• Your order number (this can be found on your confirmation email)

To purchase foreign currency in one of our Bureaux, you will need:

• A valid UK photographic driving licence, passport or EU national identity card - both ID and payment card must have the same name

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Frequently asked questions

Can i use a credit card to purchase travel money.

Yes, you can use a credit card to purchase travel money. However, please check with your card provider as they may apply fees or charges e.g. cash advance fees or other fees.

Our Bureaux accept the majority of UK issued major credit cards.

How much cash can I travel with?

You can learn more about taking cash in and out of Great Britain and declaring cash by visiting gov.uk .

Should I get foreign currency before I travel?

Buying your travel money before you travel can be an important part of pre-holiday preparation. You can use our Currency Converter to get the latest exchange rates across worldwide holiday destinations.

You can also check out our handy holiday checklist to help with planning ahead of your trip.

Where can I collect M&S Travel Money from?

You can collect M&S Travel Money from over 100 bureaux de change or from over 350 stores nationwide. You can find your nearest M&S Bureau de Change using our Bureau Finder .

Where can I get the best exchange rate?

Exchange rates change on a regular basis and vary depending on the currency you order. At M&S Bank, we offer our best rates for euro and US dollar via the Click & Collect service, where you can order your currency and collect from the next day in an M&S location local to you. If you order online before 4pm, you can collect the same day. For all other currencies, check our website for more information.

How much travel money can I order?

For orders placed via Click & Collect, there is a minimum £150 order and maximum of £2,500. For Bureau de Change walk-ups, there is no minimum order.

How do I confirm my Travel Money purchase using my M&S Credit Card?

There are three ways to verify your payments - you can use our M&S Banking App, a one-time passcode via text message or by using a card reader to verify your payment. Use our how-to videos or step-by-step guides to find out more.

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If you’re going abroad, it’s never a bad idea to carry some of the local currency. Since it’s normally cheaper to organise your cash before you jet off, we list some of the best and cheapest providers around.

If you’re holidaying overseas to catch some sun or you’re on an urgent business trip abroad, there are a variety of ways to spend your money. One of these is to exchange your cash for foreign currency to provide a great alternative to card payments.

But making sure your wallet is topped up with the right notes is different to choosing the right credit card. In this article we explain:

What is the best option for travel money?

Is a prepaid card better than cash, how to get the best deals on a currency exchange.

Read more: How do exchange rates work?

While you’ll be able to make all your purchases on a card in many countries, it’s never a bad idea to have a backup spending option. It’s always useful to have cash. You might you lose your card or it could be declined and some places just do not have the facilities to accept cards.

However, if cash is stolen or lost to a scam there aren’t any protection schemes in place. A travel credit card, meanwhile, does offer some level of protection through Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.

Our guide explains this law in more detail , but in essence it says that your credit card provider is jointly responsible if the goods you purchase are faulty or if you don’t receive a promised service. The protection only kicks in on spending between £100 and £30,000.

Read more: Consumer rights UK: what you need to know

Instead of a travel credit card, you could choose to keep your spending on a prepaid card. Some people prefer the latter option because it’s easier to manage their cash. Once the money is spent there’s no risk of running into debt.

It’s important to remember that prepaid travel cards aren’t covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, which means that if your provider goes bust you can’t claim compensation for your losses.

Still, these cards must adhere to some regulation. The Financial Conduct Authority requires your e-money institution to ringfence this money within a regulated bank so that it can’t be lent out.

If you do want this protection, then consider another card such as Chase* which enables fee-free spending abroad. Our guide explains and lists other alternatives. 

But when compared to cash, prepaid cards typically offer better rates – meaning you’ll get more for your money. Some people may wish to keep the bulk of their money on a prepaid card and have some cash on hand for emergencies.

If you’re planning to take some foreign currency with you on holiday, you can order your travel money online or via a high-street lender.

To help you figure out who to use, we list some of the best and cheapest providers below:

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It’s almost always best to avoid using the bureau de change in the airport. By the time you get to the terminal, these providers know your options are limited and use this as a reason to increase their prices.

Last year Eurochange, a currency broker, released a survey which explored the difference in cost. It found that someone buying £1,000 worth of euros at three of the UK’s largest airports spends about £176 more than if they were to buy their currency through one of their high-street branches.

“These figures are striking and show how crucial it is for travellers to plan ahead when it comes to travel money,” said Charles Stewart, managing director at Eurochange.

As listed above, there are several other providers matching or bettering Eurochange’s exchange rates, so it pays to shop around for the best deals.

When comparing your options, also consider checking your local supermarket for travel money offers and see if you can use your loyalty card to your advantage. Examples of loyalty schemes include Tesco’s Clubcard or Sainsbury’s Nectar card memberships, which sometimes can be used to gain better rates from their respective banks.

Read more: Tesco, Asda, Lidl and Sainsbury’s loyalty cards compared

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How long does it take to receive my money.

This depends on a variety of factors such as your provider, the demand of the currency, and how you’ll have it delivered. Some providers allow you to collect your order within 60 seconds, while others will deliver it to your door within three to five working days.

Will the money be delivered to me?

Travel money brokers are not the only ones who will deliver money to your home. In our listings above you can see which providers offer this service.

Can I use a credit card to buy foreign currency?

Buying foreign currency on a credit card is often considered as a cash advance, which incurs its own fees and daily interest charges. So, to keep things cheaper, it’s often recommended you buy your travel money through other means.

Will I have to pay a commission on my currency exchange?

Some brokers charge a commission to buy foreign currency. This usually works out as a percentage of your purchase. For example, one broker charges 0.7% commission on its foreign exchanges. If you bought £1,000 worth of euros this works out to a £7 fee.

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As the summer holiday season nears, we look at ways to get more bang for your buck abroad

Get a currency deal

If you plan to carry foreign currency – and most people like to have at least £100 of local notes and coins when they arrive – then use a site such as TravelMoneyMax , run by Martin Lewis’s MoneySavingExpert.com. Enter your postcode, indicate when you want the cash and it will provide a list of the best deals.

Essentially, you have three options: home delivery, collection from a bureau or at the airport. Some firms require a minimum order value. Sometimes you will get a better rate if you buy more, while smaller orders may attract extra fees. Exchange rates are constantly updated.

We used TravelMoneyMax to do a price check on £300-worth of euros. When we opted for delivery, Travel FX came out top, giving us €347.81 after all charges, while Tesco came in at a pretty good €344.42.

A better rate was on offer when we selected collection from central London: Currency Online Group’s locations in Waterloo and Trafalgar Square came top, giving €353.76.

Andrew Hagger of the financial website Moneycomms.co.uk says supermarkets – in particular Tesco and Asda – are also pretty competitive.

Don’t leave it too late

Don’t buy currency at the airport unless you are desperate. You might get a good deal if you purchase it in advance and order it to collect just before you fly. We tried this option at TravelMoneyMax but collecting from the airport did not throw up much in the way of results. The site says because of the Covid pandemic, “many providers have paused some or all travel money services”, so it has fewer than usual on its site.

Pack the right card

Pick the wrong credit or debit card to use abroad and you will end up spending more than necessary.

The financial data provider Moneyfacts warns that a holidaymaker taking out £250 from an overseas ATM with a debit card will typically face charges of £11.88. Use a credit card and you could incur up to £14.95 in fees, before interest is applied.

Overseas purchases can be costly, too. Some banks apply a foreign currency purchase fee (50p at Lloyds and Halifax; £1 at TSB) on each transaction outside Europe, in addition to the conversion fee when you buy something in anything other than sterling, so if you make lots of small purchases you could face a hefty bill.

The good news is that there are several fee-free debit and credit cards. Most use Mastercard’s exchange rate in their calculations. The digital bank Chase’s newish current account comes with a debit card with zero fees and charges when used to pay for things or withdraw cash outside the UK. You can also earn 1% cashback on eligible debit card spending at home and abroad for 12 months.

And Starling Bank is another current account provider that does not charge fees for overseas spending and cash withdrawals.

In terms of fee-free credit cards, Halifax’s Clarity is probably the best-known and is still a good deal, Hagger says. Whatever you spend abroad is converted to sterling by Mastercard. There’s also the Barclaycard Rewards Visa card, which offers the added perk of 0.25% cashback on everyday spending.

Remember that with many credit cards, including Clarity, interest charges will apply immediately to cash you take out. Also, be aware that some overseas ATM providers charge fees. Generally, it is better to make one or two larger withdrawals than lots of smaller ones.

If there are several weeks until your holiday, consider applying for a fee-free card or account now. Otherwise, check the overseas charges that apply to your debit or credit card before you set off. You then can adapt your spending to get the best deal.

Check your credit limit

If you plan to hire a vehicle, make sure your card has enough credit. Car hire desks will often seek to block off a sizeable sum on your card as a deposit for the duration of the rental if you do not buy their excess insurance.

Check your credit limit before you travel and, if necessary, ask your card provider to increase it, perhaps for a short period. Car hire firms will usually insist on a credit card, as opposed to a debit or prepaid card, and typically it needs to be in the name of the hirer.

Don’t spend pounds

When using your card overseas, watch out for the dynamic currency conversion trick at some shops, restaurants and ATMs, where the cost or withdrawal sum is presented in pounds rather than the local currency. DCC allows businesses to calculate the bill according to their own – more favourable to them – currency rates. The general advice is to always pay or withdraw money in the local currency.

Consider prepaying

Prepaid cards can be useful for people on a tight budget or who do not want to carry lots of cash. They are easy to obtain, and once you have loaded them up from your UK bank account at a typical currency conversion fee of 1-2.5% they can be used abroad like any other bank card.

Which? warns that almost all prepaid cards come with a variety of fees and charges, for example, an application fee or a charge for ATM withdrawals.

The Caxton Currency card is one of the best-known, with no overseas ATM fees and “no hidden charges”. Meanwhile, Which? highlights the free Revolut Standard account and card.

Keep mobile bills down

How much you pay for data, calls and texts will depend on your provider and where you are going, so check this before you travel. Be aware that some mobile operators have reintroduced roaming charges for UK consumers travelling to Europe. For example, with Vodafone, if your plan does not include roaming on the continent, it will cost £2 a day, although it has eight- and 15-day passes that reduce the daily price to £1.

One popular option is to make sure your phone is unlocked and buy a local sim card when you arrive. For example, if you are going to Mexico, some bloggers recommend buying a Telcel sim card from an Oxxo store.

But the best advice is, where possible, to use the free wifi in hotels, cafes, museums, airports and other locations.

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Upon landing in a foreign country, expect a lot of lines. There’s immigration, passport control and customs inspection. But there’s one line you can — and absolutely should — skip: the airport currency exchange.

Not only does the airport currency exchange counter’s line cut into precious time abroad, but it’s typically a terrible money move. Airport currency exchange rates are among the worst you’ll find.

It’s not uncommon to see airport exchanges charging 14% more than the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) exchange rate. NerdWallet even found some premiums exceeding 17%. Some also charge additional fees on top of the poor exchange rate.

So what do you do if you need cash upon arrival to order a cab or tip the bellhop? Consider ordering foreign currency before you fly.

Most banks allow you to order foreign currencies, which you can typically pick up at a local branch before your trip. Some banks offer to ship currencies to you, and sometimes they don’t even charge extra for postage if you order a certain amount.

Plus, the exchange rate can be good. For instance, at Bank of America, the exchange rates we checked in January 2024 average roughly 6% more than the IMF rates — and less than half of what the airport currency exchanges are charging.

» Learn more: The best travel credit cards right now

How to order foreign currency from your bank

While the exact process varies by bank, most major banks make it easy to order online.

Typically you can access the currency exchange webpage through your bank’s website or mobile app, or by phone. From there, you usually enter the currency you need, add the desired amount, select the pickup method and place your order.

While you can generally expect a solid exchange rate, use a trusted source such as Reuters or the International Monetary Fund to find current exchange rates and ensure you get a fair deal.

Additionally, understand all the fees involved. For example, Citi charges a $5 service fee for transactions under $1,000, though it’s waived for clients with premium bank accounts .

Or you might get charged a shipping fee. Bank of America’s standard shipping costs $7.50, but overnight shipping is $20. Sometimes you can avoid shipping fees by opting to pick up the cash at a local branch or by being a loyal customer. Bank of America Preferred Rewards program members get free standard shipping.

There’s also generally a minimum amount of foreign currency you can order ($100 or $200 is common) and a maximum ($10,000 within a 30-day period is common).

Other good ways to pay abroad

If it’s too late to order foreign currency from your bank, here are other ways to curtail currency fees :

Find an in-network ATM abroad

Major banks usually have branches abroad or partner with other banks to create a network. Using those ATMs often provides a decent exchange rate while eliminating out-of-network ATM fees.

If you end up using a non-network ATM, pay attention to ATM fees , which vary but usually run about $5 per transaction. Given that, consider limiting ATM debit transactions by withdrawing the amount you think you’ll need for the entire trip, or at least a large portion of it.

ATM availability is more common in some places than others. Macau has the highest number of ATMs per capita with 316 ATMs per 100,000 adults, based on 2021 data from the World Bank Group. Uruguay, Canada and Austria are other destinations with the most ATMs per capita.

But other countries tend to have far fewer. For example, Kenya had fewer than 7 ATMs per 100,000 adults and Nepal had only 20 ATMs per 100,000 adults, according to the same data.

Pay with a credit card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees

Depending on the card, you might get dinged with foreign transaction fees of 1%-3% when you make purchases at non-U.S. retailers abroad.

That’s why it’s wise to carry a no-foreign-transaction-fee credit card abroad.

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And more international merchants are taking plastic. This wider card acceptance and increased security are reasons travelers are ditching cash, according to the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study 2023, which polled more than 15,000 people in the Asian Pacific region between April and June 2023.

While this type of card won’t help you pay at cash-only businesses or get money for tips, it’s otherwise one of the smartest ways to pay internationally.

» Frequent travelers: Consider a multicurrency account

Try paying in cash dollars

If all else fails, offer to pay in U.S. dollars. In fact, some merchants or individuals accepting tips prefer it in certain countries. You might find vendors willing to give you an even better deal if you pay with U.S. dollars.

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are our picks for the best travel credit cards of 2024 , including those best for:

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

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The Morrisons partnership will grow Fexco’s UK branch network from 125 to 225 by the end of next year

Morrisons is to expand its foreign currency exchange service to 50 more stores next year in partnership with Irish financial services group Fexco. Fexco introduced 50 travel money branches under its No 1 Currency brand into Morrisons stores during 2019 and will roll out the service to a further 50 stores by the end of 2020. The partnership includes an in-store travel money and money transfer service. “The partnership provides our customers with yet another useful service that they can obtain from their local Morrisons supermarket,” said Ashley Myers, head of trading and operations ambient services at Morrisons. “We are very pleased to be working with Fexco on this ambitious plan to roll out foreign exchange branches in 100 of our stores by the end of next year. As well as helping shoppers to stock up on holiday essentials like sun cream before a trip, Morrisons can now also cater for all their travel money needs.” Joe Redmond, MD of Fexco’s retail foreign exchange division, added: “We are very pleased to be partnering with a retailer of the scale and stature of Morrisons. This will allow us to rapidly expand our retail footprint in the UK and benefit from the high footfall which goes through Morrisons’ busy supermarkets. “The supermarket sector has the largest share of the UK travel money market. With its large national network and high store footfall, Morrisons is ideally positioned to occupy a market-leading position within this. “The 50 branches we have already opened have been enthusiastically received by Morrisons customers, who now have an extremely convenient way of fulfilling all their travel money needs while doing their shopping.” Fexco, which has operations in 29 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America and Latin America, hold a UK market share of about 12% of the £12bn exchanged into foreign currency each year. The Morrisons partnership will grow Fexco’s UK branch network from 125 to 225 by the end of next year, an increase of 80%.

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Lots of places sell travel money on the high street from tiny Post Office kiosks to multi-storey supermarkets and department stores

Graham Morley

Updated: 9 June 2022

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Despite the rise in online shopping in recent years, high street bureau de change are still alive and kicking; and they come in all shapes and sizes. Here's a selection of the top places on the high street where you can buy your travel money:

The Post Office

Every high street has a Post Office. There are over 11,000 Post Office stores across the UK that provide a foreign exchange service and most of them stock a wide variety of currencies that you can reserve online (at a better exchange rate) and collect in store. See this page for the latest Post Office exchange rates .

Department stores

If you live near a John Lewis store you're in luck. John Lewis offer some of the best exchange rates on the high street provided you reserve your currency on their website before you collect. See the latest John Lewis exchange rates here.

Supermarkets

Most of the UK's biggest supermarkets offer a foreign exchange service including Tesco , ASDA, Waitrose and Sainsburys . Morrisons do not offer a travel money service themselves, but some stores have partnered with No1 Currency to offer this service. You'll usually get a better exchange rate at a supermarket compared to the Post Office.

Pawnbrokers

Pawnbrokers are not particularly competitive when it comes to exchange rates but they can be convenient due to their location at the heart of many high streets. Most Ramsdens stores buy and sell currency over the counter.

Independent store

The two biggest names in independent travel money are No1 Currency and eurochange . Both brands offer very competitive exchange rates and between them they have over 500 stores across the UK. Be sure to reserve your currency on their website first or you may be given a lower rate if you walk in off the street.

Go online for the best exchange rates

If you have the luxury of time, you'll get the very best exchange rates by going online. Use our comparison tool to find the best exchange rates available in the UK right now. You can order online and get your currency delivered to your door for free in just a couple of days.

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Best Travel Money Exchange Rates Compared

This guide explains the cheapest and most expensive ways to buy travel money. It can help save you money if you are thinking about going abroad and trying to work out the best way to spend while you’re there.

Commission charges when you buy foreign currency have mostly been phased out. Now most currency operators make money on the difference between the interbank exchange rate and the rate they actually give you.

So the best way to know if you’re getting a good deal is to compare the actual exchange rate you’re getting.

For each of the currency exchange locations below we have used the euro as an example – but where you see a location giving a bad rate (versus the benchmark interbank rate) for euros, you can be pretty much guaranteed you’ll get a bad rate on any other currency at that place too.

Here are the ways to get the most for your money when buying foreign currency, ranked best to worse.

(All exchange rate figures accessed on 31 May 2023.)

1. Currency cards – BEST RATE

Currency cards are debit card-style payment cards designed to be used while you are on holiday or travelling outside the UK to pay for goods and services, usually anywhere you see the Visa or Mastercard symbol. They either come as regular debit cards with travel money functions, or as a separate card that connects to your current account.

Currency cards offer some of the best exchange rates around, and are available from, for example, Starling, Monzo, Revolut , and Curresea.

The euro rates for Monzo and Starling are based on the Mastercard rate so are the same:

• £1 = €1.152 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
• On the (free) Curresea Essential plan the euro rate is:
• £1 = €1.152
• On the (paid for) Curresea Elite and Premium Plans the euro rate is:
• £1 = €1.163
• Ease : Currency cards are easy to apply for and usually arrive within a few days. If your bank already offers a travel card service as part of your account you may not even need to apply for a new card. Plus you don’t need to worry about changing up loads of cash before you go away.
• Safety : If you lose cash, it’s usually gone forever. If you lose your currency card you can cancel or freeze it in the app that comes with it to prevent anyone else using your holiday money.
• Virtual wallet: You can add most currency travel cards to your phone’s virtual wallet, so you can still pay if you only have your phone with you.
• Charges : Fees and charges to use your currency card abroad can vary significantly so it’s a good idea to compare different providers before you choose which one to go with. Be aware the card provider – typically either Visa or Mastercard – can add its own fees of 1% to 3% on top of transactions.
• ATM limits : Some card providers limit how much you can withdraw from an ATM in another currency, after which point more charges will kick in.
• No section 75 protection : Debit card payments and purchases are not covered by section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. But you might be able to make a claim for a refund under a voluntary scheme called ‘chargeback’.

2. Cash point abroad

Withdrawing cash from an ATM abroad can be a good option if you use one of the cards mentioned above, or a travel credit card. They are designed for use while travelling, so give the best rates on foreign exchange, and limit the fees and charges you pay while using them abroad. It is for this reason that cash point abroad is 2nd on this list.

Currensea , for example, as well as offering one of the best exchange rates, allows free ATM withdrawals of up to £500 using its Essential Card (2% fees over), and with its Premium Card (which costs £25 a year) you can make fee free ATM withdrawals up to £500 (1% over).

Just remember – if the ATM tells you a fee applies, always choose to be charged in the local currency of the country you’re in (this also applies to card purchases).

However beware – this is important – if you just take your normal debit card or credit card abroad you can expect high fees from both your bank and the ATM you withdraw cash from every time you use it.

For example, Barclays charges a 2.99% fee for using your standard debit card abroad when making purchases, withdrawing cash or for refunds.

So while you get a pretty decent exchange rate with Barclays (which uses the Visa rate), once the fee is added the real rate is much less. It works out as:

• Visa rate: £1 = €1.161 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate) before charges
• Barclays debit rate after 2.99% fee added £1 = €1.128
• Cheap if you use the right cards: Taking money out at an ATM abroad can be one of the cheapest ways to access cash if you use a card designed for travel that has fee-free options and a good exchange rate (see out Best Rated above).
• Don’t have to carry so much cash : Carrying huge wads of cash is a theft risk. Carrying a couple of cards (one for use and one for back up) is much safer.
• High costs if you use the wrong card : Avoid taking your regular debit or credit card abroad as to use it you will have to pay high fees.

3. Highstreet in the UK

UK highstreets offer a number of exchange rate options, from inside department stores like John Lewis, to specialist foreign exchange rate shops like No1 Currency. The rates will vary from place to place.

At No1 Currency, for example, the online rates are below, although the website says the in store rates may differ from what is advertised.

• £1 = €1.136 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
• £100 = €113.67

At John Lewis, on the same day the rate was a little lower.

• £1 = €1.133 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
• £100 = €113.38

At Marks & Spencer, the rate was:

• Click & Collect: £1 = €1.138 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
•  £100 = €113.80
• In-store bureau de change: £1 = €1.119
• £100 = €111.90

At a TUI branch the rate was:

• £1 = €1.139 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
• £100 = €113.90
• Click and collect rates : No1 Currency for example gives you a better rate if you order online then pick up in store, rather than have your currency delivered.
• Perks: For example at John Lewis you can earn points when you pay for currency with your Partnership Credit Card.
• Delivery charges : No1 Currency only offers free delivery for orders of £800 or more. At John Lewis the minimum for free home delivery is over £500.
• Minimum orders online: John Lewis, for example, has a £250 minimum for online orders.

4. Online with a supermarket

Most supermarkets sell travel money these days and it can be a convenient way to pick up some currency while you do your weekly shop. You can buy on the day or order online to collect.

As an added bonus, supermarkets offer a better rate on foreign currency for their loyalty card holders, pushing supermarkets up the ranking in terms of rates.

• Standard rate: £1 = €1.130 (vs €1.16 interbank rate)
• £100 = €113
• Tesco Clubcard rate:  €1.135
• £100 = €113.50

Sainsbury’s

• £1 = €1.131 (vs €1.16 interbank rate)
• £100 =  €113.17
• Sainsbury’s Nectar card rate: €1.1340
• £100 = €113.40
• Loyalty perks and points : Loyalty card holders get better exchange rates, plus you can earn loyalty points when you pay for the currency just like any other purchase.
• Convenience : Order online then pick up when you do your weekly shop.
• Minimum order amounts: For example Tesco has a minimum order amount of £400 worth of currency when you buy online, and a minimum of £500 to have a free home delivery. There is no minimum order amount for Sainsbury’s but a £4.99 fee to have currency bought online delivered at home.

5. Post office

The Post Office is a handy one-stop-shop for lots of holiday related things, from travel insurance to international driving permits, and including travel money. While the Post Office doesn’t offer the best rates on the market, it does have several other advantages that could make it a good option, especially if you are in a hurry.

• £1 = €1.116 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
• £100 = €111
• Rate increases : Order online for the best rates on every currency. The more you buy, the better the rate.
• Fast pick up service : You can pick up euros and US dollars from your nearest branch in as little as 2 hours, from selected branches. Order by 2pm (1pm Saturday) to collect the same day, from 2 hours later. Order after 2pm (1pm Saturday) to collect the next working day, from 11am. Or you can choose delivery to your home.
• Refund policy : Will refund 100% of the holiday money you bought if your trip abroad is cancelled
• Queuing : With a number of Post Offices closing, and banks shutting branches that force Post Offices to do more services with less, queues to get you travel money in person can be long.
• Limited currencies: Post Office in my experience don’t carry that much currency and only in a few of the most common types. Beware buying last minute – if you try to just pop in on the day to buy your currency without pre-ordering you may find they have run out, or don’t stock it.
• Buying limits : The minimum you can buy online of a currency is £400 worth, and the maximum is £2,500.

6. At the airport

The only times I have bought currency at the airport it has been out of desperation and from a lack of forward planning – and I have always regretted it. It is typically one of the most expensive (i.e. worst exchange rate) places to buy foreign currency.

But if you’re in a panic because you forgot to get out any cash before your trip, it is at least convenient to be able to grab some foreign currency before your flight.

Two of the most common foreign exchange kiosks you’ll find at UK and global airports are Travelex and Eurochange. The rates below are for their online services – rates in the airport are likely to be worse.

Travelex (online)

• £1 = €1.130 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)

Eurochange (online)

• £1 = €1.131 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
• £100 = €113.10
• Location : If in the rush to get away you forgot to pick up any currency, airport foreign exchange kiosks offer a last minute lifeline.
• Availability of currencies: Because of their location, currency kiosks in international airports tend to be well stocked in multiple currencies, even the less common ones.
• Switching currency : If you are visiting multiple countries on a trip but don’t want to carry large amounts of currency, changing up just what you need at each airport you pass through is an option.
• Expense : You will never get the best foreign exchange rate at an airport.
• Lack of comparison : Even if there is more than one currency store at the airport, they all tend to offer the same rates. Once you’re there you have no other options, you have to take what you can get.

7. Online with a bank

Buying travel money from your local bank might seem like the obvious choice, but surprisingly the rates on offer are likely among the worst you’ll get anywhere in the UK. However the limits on how much you can purchase can be higher (though you won’t get a better rate the more you buy so why bother?)

• £1 = €1.105 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
• £100 = €110.51
• £1 = €1.106 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)
• £100 = €110.67
• High purchase limits : At Barclays, for example, you can order up to £5,000 per person within a 90-day period, and a maximum of £2,500 from that amount can be sent for home delivery to a single residential address.
• Fee free deliveries : HSBC, for example, offers fee-free deliveries on your travel money to HSBC Full and Cash Service branches or to your home. Other banks may charge.
• Limited to customers : You may find you have to be a customer. For example, you’ll need a Barclays debit card or Barclaycard to place your order for currency online there.
• Expensive : Among the worst rates for currency exchange you’ll find anywhere in the UK.

8. Bureau de change abroad – WORST RATE

Bureau de changes abroad are typically in tourist hotspots. And what do we know about tourist hotspots? Rife for pickpockets and overinflated prices. This is the attitude you should take to foreign currency shops in these locations.

One example that proves the ‘expensive option’ point is Ria Money Transfer & Currency Exchange, situated in the busy Plaza de Callao in central Madrid, Spain.

Ria’s exchange rate on 31 May 2023 was:

• £1.00 = €0.99 (vs €1.16 inter bank rate)

Convenient : If you really need cash while you’re abroad, maybe because you’re in a place where your cards are not widely accepted, a local bureau de change may be a lifeline – just expect to pay heavily for that life raft.

• Cost, cost, cost: Buying foreign currency from a currency shop or kiosk in a tourist hotspot (where you are most likely to find them) is an extremely expensive way of getting your hands on cash. Avoid if at all possible.
• Theft risk : Pickpockets may hang around bureau de change just like they hang around ATMs, because they know you have just withdrawn what is probably a large amount of money. Secure your cash hidden away before you leave the kiosk.

Is it still worth getting travel cash ahead of your holidays?

Yes. Absolutely. Cards aren’t accepted everywhere, as I found to my detriment when I arrived in Buenos Aires and tried to take out local currency on my credit card at the foreign exchange desk at the airport.

“Absolutely not possible”, I was told. A combination of a lack of provision to buy currency on credit card there, and the Argentinian peso being just too volatile for credit card providers to let you buy it on their service.

All I had in hard currency was US$100 in Argetininian pesos I had changed in the airport at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, where I had just come from, and a US$100 bill. Luckily I’d pre-paid my Buenos Aires hotel in advance, and I could easily find restaurants that would accept my credit card. But taxis only took cash, so I spent a lot of time walking – thinking about how I should have brought more pesos with me.

We’ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to travel money.

Yes, in most cases. Cash withdrawal fees will probably apply of around 3%, just like they would at home for taking cash out on a credit card, and these will be on top of any currency conversion fees.

Be aware though – in countries with a highly fluctuating exchange rate, like Argentina, you may not be able to buy foreign cash with your credit card (not even at the bureau de change at the airport, for example). You still may be able to pay for goods and services with your credit cards, but check how widely they are accepted before you travel.

Yes, on the whole. When buying travel money online, like with buying anything online, you’re best off sticking to well known brands, whether that be banks, supermarkets, or currency exchange stores.

A large institution or well known brand is less likely to go bust, and that is important because foreign exchange is not a regulated service. This means your cash is not protected if the company you tried to get your foreign currency from closes suddenly.

Yes. Most places that sell you travel money will buy it back from you. But just like when you’re swapping your pounds for foreign currency, when you swap it back you should compare the exchange rates on offer. As a general rule, a location that offers a good rate one way, offers a good rate the other way.

Travel money providers – from the currency shops and bureau de change, to the banks and supermarkets, anywhere basically that sells currency – make money by giving you slightly less than the central banks give them for the foreign money you want to buy.

For example, if a currency provider tells you they will give you €1.131 for every pound you give them, but the central bank rate for euros is €1.157 per pound, the difference is €0.026, which they pocket. This may not sound much, but multiplied over millions of transactions a  year, it adds up.

Compare, compare, compare the single unit price – which means the £1 for a €1 rate, or whichever currency you choose, versus the interbank rate, which you can get by just Googling “1 GBP in EUR”.

Places that sell currency, online or in a shop, have to show you the exchange rate for that day. While it’s probably not practical to go traipsing around comparing shops, it’s easy enough to do so online. If you run up against minimum purchase amounts online, still go with the company providing the best rate but visit their location in person.

Also try not to get yourself in a position where you’re desperate to buy foreign currency, either at home or abroad. This means having enough cash on you in remote locations, and tourist hotspots, and before you travel (to avoid the airport currency shops).

Laura Miller has been a financial journalist for more than 10 years, and was on staff at the Telegraph before going freelance in 2019. Her experience includes hosting podcasts and panels, and she writes for the Times and Sunday Times, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and the Sun, as well as trade titles. She now lives by the sea in Aberystwyth, west Wales.

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Morrisons is the fourth largest chain of supermarkets in the UK, behind Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDA . Morrisons was founded in 1899 by Willian Morrison. Today, Morrisons serves more than 10 million shoppers every week and employs more than 100,000 people across the UK.  

Morrisons supermarket stores were first opened in the North of the UK, but after some years, they spread across the South as well. 

You can find almost 500 Morrisons stores in the UK. 

Today you can find your nearest supermarket using the store locator tool on Morrisons’ official website.  

Morrisons Opening Hours can differ depending on where you live in the UK. To make sure you get the correct opening hours of the store you are planning to visit, check Google before your visit. 

Most Morrisons stores open around 7 AM on weekdays and Saturdays. This can change depending on the location or if it’s a national holiday. 

It’s very common for supermarkets in the UK to open later on Sundays, usually, around 11 AM. Some Morrisons stores open at 9.30 AM on Sundays. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you work for the NHS, at the moment, January 2021, you can get access to Morrisons stores earlier, from 6 to 7 AM during weekdays and on Saturdays. On Sundays, NHS workers can also get access to stores one hour before normal opening hours.

Most Morrisons stores close around 11 PM during the week and on Saturdays. This can change depending on the location or if it’s a national holiday. 

It’s very common for supermarkets in the UK to close earlier on Sundays, usually around 5 PM.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When planning your next Morrisons physical visit, take these opening times into account. Especially on Sundays, where you can find the doors closed at different times.

If you don’t have it, you need to get one today. With Morrisons More Card and App you can make the most of your Morrisons shopping experience. You will receive a Morrisons More Card and you can download the Morrisons More App to be able to use your phone as a card as well. 

With Morrisons More, you will earn 5 points for every £1 you spend in-store and online, including at Morrisons Cafes. You can also earn 5 points per litre when you buy fuel at Morrisons. You get £5 vouchers for every 5,000 points you earn. With Morrisons More, you can also join 5 different clubs: teachers, NHS workers, students, Christmas Savers and Baby & More. 

Morrisons took the food boxes scheme to another level. You can choose from Every day Boxes or Eat Fresh Boxes. All boxes can be received weekly, fortnightly or monthly, and they include the delivery fee as well. Every day boxes can’t be changed but the Eat Fresh ones, you can select the recipes you want to cook. They can be an excellent way to save money. 

The best Every day Boxes are: 5 Meals to Feed a Family of 4 Box, for £30 and the Cupboard Essentials Box, for £20. You can also get boxes for alcoholic beverages, flowers, sweets and dietary restrictions such as vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free. 

The Eat Fresh boxes are available for 2 or 4 people with 3 to 5 recipes. A weekly box for 2 people with 3 recipes starts at £21. 

Depending on your location, you can get Morrisons at Too Good to Go App. You just need to download the app and search for Morrisons there . Then, you can grab your box of food worth at least £10 for just £3.09 at the end of the day. The boxes usually include vegetables, fruits and baked goodies. 

Morrisons has one of the biggest low priced food ranges in the UK. Morrisons Savers has more than 250 products.You can find all the basic food and drink products you need and also cleaning supplies. Make sure you always check for products in Morrisons Savers first to get it cheaper. The quality is great too.

You can find these at Morrisons stores. A wonky veggies box will contain misshapen veggies, not losing anything in nutritional quality or flavour. These wonky veggies are much cheaper than the traditional ones, only missing on the aesthetical side.  A box that usually would cost you £20, can be bought for only £3.50. Keep in mind that they are seasonal. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: When you buy these boxes you are helping to avoid food waste. You also support seasonal products that are much more sustainable for the environment. You can help the planet while saving money!

Morrisons also has yellow sticker discounts, which can save you tons of money. At Morrisons, these yellow stickers discounts can be found at 5 PM and 7 PM. The first round is at 5 PM and the discounts are usually up to 50%. The second round is at 7 PM and the discounts are usually up to 75%. At Morrisons, you have more luck finding bargains when shopping later. 

If you are a teacher or an NHS worker, you get 10% off every time you shop at Morrisons. This can save you a lot of money in the long run, so make sure you are using this benefit. You just need to apply for a Morrisons More Card and join your club, either as the teacher one or the  NHS one. 

 IMPORTANT NOTE: This is available as of the moment, January 2021. Morrisons can change it anytime. If you are a student you can also get some special discounts. Make sure you get your Morrisons More Card and join the student club. 

Our members have shared some comments about their shopping experiences at Morrisons. Some of them commented that:  

“I have been doing click and collect recently and the young lad they have employed to help out on a Saturday is brilliant.” 

“I love their tin soups, they do lots of flavours and are I think 39p a tin at the moment, they have been 35p and 38p recently.”

“Morrisons has the best hot food and bakery section for me, reasonably priced and not soggy or deflated products, and their butchers is quite decent.”

“I love the hot food counter, the salad bar is brilliant, they have fantastic own brand items, their nappy pants are the best ones I've ever used and their clothing range is just brilliant, especially the children's clothes. They also do some brilliant yellow sticker bargains.”

“I enjoy their bakery products, and they have a good range, all at affordable prices. And if you forget your loyalty card, you have 30 days on the receipt to add it on via customer service.”

We have gathered some of their opinions and listed below the positives and the negatives of shopping at Morrisons. Keep in mind that the experiences can be different depending on their locations in the UK and if they are shopping in-store or online. 

Some of the Latest Deals’ members also shared in our Facebook Group - Cheap Supermarket Cooking that they have a good experience when shopping at Morrisons. Most of them don’t shop at Morrisons. 

These are some of the things our members pointed out as positives: 

• Good cakes selection and for a cheap price. 
• Morrisons’ own brand is much cheaper, without a depreciation of quality.
• Fresh fish counter with plenty of choice.
• Friendly and useful local staff. 
• Reduced section with good bargains. 
• Morrisons More Card is perfect to collect vouchers. 
• Good selection of non-dairy milk. Their coconut milk is one of the best in the market. 
• Good size for the “World Food” aisle. 
• Morrisons’ meal deal is one of the best around.
• The prices are in most cases comparable with other supermarkets. 
• Weekly deals also an added benefit to save some extra amount of money.
• They have lots and lots of alcoholic drinks on offer. 
• Their return process is easy if you have a receipt.
• Usually Morrisons offers nice birthday and party decorations.
• Their flower bouquets are very nice and fresh.
•  If you forget your loyalty card, you have 30 days on the receipt to add it on via customer service. Other supermarkets usually give you 14 days.

Unfortunately, there are some negatives: 

• Meat selection is not the greatest compared to other supermarkets. 
• Small aisles when everyone is trying to pass with their trollers. 
• Some stores don’t have enough staff available to help the customer.
•  There is not as much variety in brands in some areas - depending on the size of the store, compared to ASDA but the quality is good.
• Expensive bags charges. 
• Not enough baby products for nursery. 

According to Which.co.uk, Morrisons has a 6.5 grade (out of 10) regarding the overall quality of its physical stores, which is a pretty good grade. For Morrisons customers, its physical stores have a good layout and appearance, making it easier to shop there. 

Morrisons customers also have a lower queuing time when compared to ASDA’s , for example. Unfortunately, the staff availability and helpfulness is average. You can also have a harder time finding everything you want due to lack of products being in stock from time to time. 

Morrisons has a great range of products, including the Morrisons’ own brand ones, which have a quality that matches the competition. At Morrisons, you can also find a better overall quality of fresh products. 

Morrisons is also trying harder to guarantee recyclable packaging and products with no packaging at all to save the environment. You can also enjoy good value for money at Morrisons. 

According to Which.co.uk, Morrisons Online has a 7.1 grade (out of 10)  regarding its overall quality. This shows that you are getting a better deal when you are shopping at Morrisons online than at a physical store. 

When you access Morrisons online, via website or application, you can easily find the products you are looking for. At Morrisons, it’s also easy to find available delivery slots and products being in stock. 

Morrisons online also gives you a choice of substitute items and a large range of products for you to choose from. You can expect a good overall quality of own-label products and fresh products. Keep in mind that the overall quality of fresh products in-store is slightly better than the ones you buy online. Morrisons’ drivers are also well-known for their good service! 

Morrisons customers believe Morrisons online is better than in-stores. Morrisons has a higher grade in both when compared to ASDA. 

 Nutmeg is Morrisons’ clothing brand. You can buy it in the physical stores and online. You will be able to find clothing for men, women, kids and babies. There you can also find cheap school uniforms. 

Morrisons is taking part in the Black Friday event and the best way to know when the sales are happening is by following Morrisons on social media. 

Morrisons Baby Event happens throughout the year. The best way to know when the next one is by following Morrisons’ social media profiles. To make it even easier, join the Baby & More club when you sign-up for your Morrisons More Card and App. You will then receive the dates in your email inbox. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: You can also find other special sale dates at Morrisons. Morrisons does seasonal sales, such as summer and winter sales. Morrisons also does a Boxing Day sale. 

Today, you can get two types of Gift cards at Morrisons. The first one is a regular one, where you can purchase from £10 to £250. The second one is for afternoon tea at Morrisons Cafe for £10. 

You can find almost everything in Morrisons' own-brand range, from tomato sauce to cleaning products. Buying supermarket own-brand products can help you to save money. In addition, you can get some really creative and exclusive products. Visit Morrisons stores to find some hidden gems. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you visit Morrisons stores to find some hidden gems. You can find some good ones during the holidays when British supermarkets release different products. 

As mentioned above, this food range can save you lots of money. This includes the cheapest food you can buy at Morrisons at the moment. 

This is Morrisons’ low-calorie products range. If you are on a diet with restricted calories, you can enjoy Morrisons’ frozen meals and salad dressing. Within this range, you can get: 

• Chilli con carne
• Sweet and sour chicken
• Thai chicken green curry
• Beef lasagne
• Ham and mushroom tagliatelle
• Chicken tikka masala
• Chicken hotpot
• Chicken curry
• Tomato pasta
• Spaghetti bolognese

All with less than 400 calories and frozen. 

This is Morrisons’ luxury brand, where you can find the best Morrisons products and creations. 

V-Taste is Morrisons’ vegan food range , which is pretty affordable. You can find vegan products ranging from £1 to £3. We recommend trying the vegan cheese and the frozen dishes. 

Morrisons also has a range of dietary restrictions, mainly for people who are intolerant to gluten and dairy.

Another important point for any supermarket in the UK is the Meal Deals. Nowadays, there are two types of meal deals. The first one is a lunchtime deal and the second one is a dinner deal. 

For the rushed lunch hour where you just need a quick bite, Morrisons have you sorted. For £3, you get a main, a snack, savoury or sweet, and a drink. This is a life saver! 

If you want to have an easy and quick dinner at home, this can be a great option. You will get noodles, vegetables and a sauce for only £3. You can choose from a variety of items, which are very tasty. This is a great option for two people or if you live alone.

You can buy alcohol in Morrisons during opening hours. 

It depends on the Morrisons store. If the Morrisons store is open 24 hours a day, you can buy alcohol at any time. If the Morrisons store is not open for 24 hours, you will need to purchase it during opening hours. 

Ordering Online at Morrisons is very easy and an enjoyable experience. Look below some of the information you need to make it even easier: 

To cancel a Morrisons order, you just need to access your account and go to the orders tab. There you will find all your orders and will be able to pick the one you want to cancel. You just need to make sure you cancel your order before the cut-off time, which will be on the screen next to your order’s information. If you need to cancel your order after the cut-off time, you must reach out to Morrisons customer service. 

You can get your Morrisons grocery shop delivered to your doorstep, which is an amazing convenience. One big difference that Morrisons offers as one of the biggest British supermarkets is Amazon delivery as well. If you don't know, you can also get your Morrisons shopping at Amazon. If you have an Amazon Prime account, you get next day free delivery, which is one of the most affordable ways to get your Morrisons delivered. 

It depends if you have a delivery pass or not. In the past, you could get a delivery pass to get your groceries delivered at any time or midweek. Morrisons’ delivery passes start at £5 per month. At the moment, in January 2021, you will only pay per delivery as you make your online order. This costs on average £3 per order. 

If you are not at your delivery address when the Morrisons’ driver arrives, your driver will try to call you on the number provided on the order. If your driver can’t get a hold of you, a card will be left with the phone number you must call. The best thing to do is to not miss your driver to avoid further headaches. 

It’s not easy to get a Morrisons’ home delivery slot, so you need to be smart. Booking one in advance is the best thing you can do to guarantee your slot. Morrisons’ delivery slot booking tools can be a bit tricky at times, so always go back to less busy times to make sure you have more luck. Evenings are harder to get a delivery slot, so try early mornings. 

If you are just trying to avoid busy stores but have a car on hand, Morrisons has made Click and Collect much better for you. 

You can get your online Morrisons order in almost any Morrisons physical store. You just need to get an account with your email address and password and start shopping at Morrisons.com . Once your order has been completed, indicate where you want your order to be collected. All collections are free of charge. This is an excellent way to save time. 

Morrisons Cafe is an excellent place to get good meals at an affordable price. You can find options for vegetarians and vegans. You can also find all the calories and special dishes under 400 and 600 calories. Morrisons Cafe also serves afternoon tea for two people for only £10, it’s a fiver each! Check out the full menu here. 

Morrisons Cafe usually opens at the same time as the supermarket. 

Morrisons Cafe usually closes at the same time as the supermarket. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: At the moment, January 2021, Morrisons Cafe is only open for takeaways. You can also find some salad bars at selected stores. These salads are on meal deals.

Morrisons has some pharmacies placed at some of their physical stores. To learn more about it, read this.

Morrisons Pharmacy opens from Monday to Saturday at 9 AM. On Sundays, it opens at 11 AM. 

Morrisons Pharmacy closes from Monday to Friday at 8 PM. On Saturdays, it closes at 7 PM and on Sundays, it closes at 5 PM. 

To email Morrisons, you need to use this page . 

• Telephone number

Morrisons gives you two numbers to reach out to. For general customer services, use 0345 611 6111. For online shopping, use 0345 322 0000.

• Morrisons’ Social Media 

Morrisons’ Facebook Profile. 

Morrisons’ Instagram Profile. 

Morrisons’ Twitter Profile. 

Yes, Morrisons often offers sales. You can check them at Morrisons’ official webpage , at Morrisons’ social media profiles and at Morrisons’ Latest Deals page. 

No, you need to pay for Morrisons’ delivery. You can only get free delivery at Morrisons Food Boxes, which comes with a delivery fee included. You can also get free delivery if you have an Amazon Prime account. There you can shop at Morrisons as well and receive your groceries on the next day. 

Yes, Morrisons More is Morrisons' cashback scheme. You earn 5 points for every £1 you spend at Morrisons. When you have 5,000 points you get back £5. 

Yes, at the moment Morrisons offers special discounts for students. If you are a student, you need to sign up for a Morrisons More Card and join the student club. 

Yes, at the moment there is a Morrisons NHS discount. If you are an NHS worker, you need to sign up for a Morrisons More Card and join the NHS club. 

Yes, Morrisons More is Morrisons' reward scheme. You earn 5 points for every £1 you spend at Morrisons. 

To get a Morrisons More Card, you will need to create an account. It’s very easy. Just access this page. If you already have a Morrisons’ account, you can use the same login details to create your More membership.

The only way to use Morrisons points is by shopping at Morrisons. 

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This Arizona city is 1 of the 50 best places to live, and it's not in metro Phoenix

Bisbee, a historic copper mining town nestled in the Mule Mountains about 10 miles north of the Mexican border, was named one of the 50 best places to live in the U.S. by the finance magazine Money. It was the only Arizona city to make this year’s list.

The southern Arizona town of just under 5,000 residents spans about five square miles, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Additionally, a Cochise County Tourism Study conducted from 2019 to 2020 revealed that 62.1% of county visitors went to Bisbee, more than any nearby communities.

The magazine, which has been producing its best places to live list for over 30 years, analyzes the state of the job market, average housing costs, poverty rates, public school quality and reader opinion to measure whether a city or town is deserving of a spot.

“Our final list spotlights 50 places built around thoughtful policy, civic engagement and community spirit — each with its own identity, and each embodying what it means to be a ‘best place to live’ in 2024,” Money said in a description of its methodology.

Bisbee is one of the ‘best-kept secrets’ in the US

Money praised Bisbee for its culture of color, art and slow living. Bisbee started as a mining town and transformed into a place where the creative and unconventional could find refuge, a theme that runs through the town just as much now as it did in the ‘70s.

The finance magazine also looked at some other aspects of Bisbee living, such as housing costs and unemployment rates. According to a Dec. 2023 article from Arizona Public Media , a southern Arizona-based PBS and NPR news affiliate, a local house renovation program makes it so that Bisbee homes can be sold for 20% below market value.

The median price for a house is $290,000 and the unemployment rate hangs at 3.6%, Money reported.

More Bisbee news: The haunted 116-year-old Copper Queen Hotel is up for sale

These cities and towns are the US' 'best kept secret'

• Milford, Connecticut
• Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Fruita, Colorado
• Brevard, North Carolina
• Eureka Springs, Arkansas
• Camas, Washington
• Thomasville, Georgia
• La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Babcock Ranch, Florida

What other places made Money's list of best places to live?

Money.com did not rank places numerically. Instead, the cities and towns were divided into five categories: “Suburbs with Soul,” “New Boomtowns,” “Culture Hubs,” “Not Just College Towns” and “Best Kept Secrets.”

These US cities and towns are 'suburbs with soul'

• Prairie Crossing, Illinois
• Metuchen, New Jersey
• Ferndale, Michigan
• Northfield, Minnesota
• Temecula, California
• Covington, Kentucky
• Troy, New York
• Media, Pennsylvania
• Yellow Springs, Ohio
• Pawtucket, Rhode Island

These US cities are 'new boomtowns'

• Buffalo, New York
• Rock Hill, South Carolina
• New Braunfels, Texas
• Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Clarksville, Tennessee
• Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Rogers, Arkansas
• Frederick, Maryland
• Boise, Idaho

These US cities were ranked as 'culture hubs'

• Detroit, Michigan
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Richmond, Virginia
• Sacramento, California
• Cincinnati, Ohio
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Portland, Maine
• Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Ybor City (Tampa), Florida

These US cities are 'not just college towns'

• Lawrence, Kansas
• Northampton, Massachusetts
• Knoxville, Tennessee
• Oneonta, New York
• Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Eugene, Oregon
• Lexington, Kentucky
• Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Ogden, Utah
• Durham, North Carolina