It's never too early to start planning your overseas trip and if like a multitude of others you have set your sights on the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, start keeping a watch on the currency exchange rates now.
You may also be planning an epic stopping trip at the famous Bullring in Birmingham, or just dashing out for some foreign cash for a business trip. Whatever your situation might be, before you hit the streets of Birmingham, check out exchange rates ahead of your need for your British pounds.
By ordering your foreign cash online from Travelex for delivery or if you're in a rush then picking up the cash at a Travelex branch, you can order when the exchange rate is in your favour and get more pounds for your dollar.
You will find that you can save a couple of percent on the exchange rate margin by pre-ordering your cash. Our Review of Travelex exchange rates includes the following table that shows you an example of how much you can save online vs buying your cash at the airport.
| Currency | Online Rate | Airport Rate | Online Saving |
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