Travel Money
Get 0% commission on all foreign currency.
Other benefits include:
- 0% commission on buy backs
- Free home delivery if you order online or by phone (on orders of £300 or more)
- Great exchange rates.
You can order any way that suits you - online, by phone or in branch.
Order online or by phone. The choice is yours.
| At a glance - ordering online or by phone with a debit/credit card | |
| Commission on foreign currency | 0% |
| Commission on Sterling travellers cheques | 0% |
| Next day delivery cut off time* | Order by 3pm (2pm when ordering online) |
| Branch - available for collection | After 1pm |
| ID required for branch collection | You’ll need one form of photographic ID e.g. an EU passport or driving licence, together with the debit/credit card used to place your order |
| Home delivery timescales | Before 1pm |
| Home delivery fee | FREE for orders of £300 or more £5 fee for orders less than £300 |
| Advance orders | You can order up to 14 days in advance |
| Minimum order amount | £50 |
| Maximum order amount^ | £2,500 |
| Cash advance fee | Check with your card issuer. No fee for using Halifax debit cards. |
| Card handling fee (charged by Travelex) | 1.5% for all credit cards – min £4, max £15 |
Don’t forget to protect yourself when travelling:
Remember, when you travel abroad that different places take different types of payment. So it’s a good idea to take some currency, travellers' cheques and your debit or credit card. For security you should always carry them separately.
Are you planning to use your debit card while abroad?
Please let us know before you travel by calling us on 08457 20 30 40. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have a hearing or a speech impairment you can use Text Relay (previously Typetalk) or Textphone on 08457 32 34 36. Lines are open 7 days a week 9am-5pm.
Please remember, fees will apply when using your card to buy goods and services in foreign currency.
Order in branch using a suitable Halifax account
If you want to pay directly from your bank account or a suitable savings account held with us, pop into your nearest Halifax branch to order.
| At a glance - ordering in branch | |
| Commission on foreign currency | 0% |
| Commission on travellers cheques | 0% on foreign currency travellers cheques 1.5% (min £3) on sterling travellers cheques |
| Next day delivery cut off time* | 3pm |
| Branch - available for collection | 1pm |
| Home delivery | Not available |
| Advance orders | Not available |
| Minimum order amount | None |
| Maximum order amount^ | None |
Which accounts are suitable for ordering Travel Money in branch?
You can order from your bank account and most savings accounts - ask in branch for details.
Travellers cheques
| Currencies and services available with American Express Travellers Cheques | |
| Currencies | Services |
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American Express Travellers Cheques offer the convenience and security you need when you're abroad:
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1.5% commission (minimum £3.00) applies to sterling travellers cheques when ordered in branch.
