Exchange your Pounds to US Dollars with Sainsbury's Bank
Wherever you’re headed in the USA, buy Dollars before setting off. Whether it’s the sunny beaches and wineries of California, or the skyscrapers of Manhattan or the vast Colorado wilderness, exchanging Pounds to Dollars before your trip saves you time and avoids any inconvenience. We can help you change your Pounds into Dollars. Find out how here.
Why buy US Dollars from us?
- Better rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on all foreign currencies
- Order online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
How to buy US Dollars
Order online
Buy US Dollars online when it suits you, whether you’re at home, at work or on the go.
Order by telephone
You can also buy US Dollars by phone. Give us a call on 0345 355 2463 to order Dollars and pay over the phone for home delivery. Alternatively, you can order to pay and collect instore.
Visit us
Buy US Dollars at any of our instore travel money bureaux across the UK.
Nectar members get better rates
If you're a Nectar member, you can get an even better exchange rate when you buy Dollars from us*.
All you have to do is tell us your Nectar card number when you order. Rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone.
Not a Nectar member? Just download the Nectar app or register at nectar.com
Don’t fancy carrying cash? Use our travel card
Our travel money card makes spending, withdrawing, and managing your money while abroad easy. Transfer from Pounds to Dollars online or using the app. You can add your travel money all at once or top up your card on the go.
You can use our travel money card in the following ways:
- Contactless
- Chip and pin
- Swipe and sign
- Withdraw cash at ATMs.
You can store up to 15 currencies in your digital wallet and convert it back or swap between currencies if you don’t spend it.
Want to exchange leftover Dollars to Pounds?
If you have cash left over after your trip, we can exchange Dollars to Pounds. Just bring any unused Dollar notes into one of our travel money bureaux and we’ll exchange them for sterling.
We buy back most foreign currency notes in denominations we sell (buy back rates vary daily). We don't buy or sell foreign currency coins
How much will I get when I convert my Pounds to Dollars?
To find out exactly what you’ll get when you convert Pounds to Dollars, use our currency converter.
Rates may vary depending on whether you exchange instore, online or by phone.
USA currency costs and attractions
Facts and figures about US Dollars
- The US Dollar is the official currency in lots of countries besides the USA, including Ecuador and El Salvador. It’s also used in various US and British territories, like Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands.
- Many other countries accept the US dollar alongside their own local currency, including the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and Cambodia.
- The currency code for the US Dollar is USD and the currency symbol is $.
- US Dollar notes come in $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 denominations and there are 100 cents to every $1^.
- US coins currently in circulation are the penny (1 cent), nickel (5 cents), dime (10 cents) and quarter (25 cents). Half dollars and $1 coins are produced as collectables, but can also be used as legal tender^.
^ Please note we don't buy or sell foreign currency coins.
Using your travel money card in the USA
Using a card in the USA can work slightly differently than in the UK. We’ve answered common questions below.
Can I use my card in the USA?
Yes, you can use your travel money card in the USA. You will be able to pay for goods and services with your travel money card or withdraw cash from an ATM. ATMs are readily available throughout the USA, with 24/7 access at many places like banks, shopping centres and airports. You may be charged for ATM withdrawals, so always check before withdrawing cash.
Is contactless payment available in the USA?
In the USA some payment systems differ from those in the UK. Contactless and chip and pin are available in some retailers, but it’s a much less common way to pay in the USA. You may be required to swipe and sign instead.
Do I need cash in the USA?
Although you will be able to use card payment in many places in the USA, you may need to pay for some things with cash. It’s a good idea to buy some Dollars before you travel, so you’ve got cash available from the moment you arrive in the country. You can buy Dollars online or instore with Sainsbury’s Bank.
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Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.
Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™ is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International. PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.