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Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Post Office currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
Minimum order £400 - Maximum £2,500. Delivery options, available branches and fees may vary by value and currency.
Up to 80 currencies available from Australian Dollars to Vietnamese Dong. Order before 3pm on a working day to get next working day delivery to your home or nearest branch. US Dollars and Euros can be collected two hours later from a Post Office near you.
For branch collection you will need to provide evidence of your identity which must be in the form of either your valid passport or UK photo driving licence, along with your payment card which must match the name on the order.
They'll even buy back any currency that you don't use. Also important to note that these Online rates do differ from branch rates.
Available on Euro, US Dollar, Croatian Kuna, Australian Dollar and UAE Dirham.
The best GBP to USD exchange rate is 1.3395 from Wise. This is -0.46% compared to the mid-market rate 1.3457.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Post Office - Sterling to Dollar comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Post Office and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to USD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to USD exchange rate is Wise at 1.3395, -0.46% from the latest mid-market rate 1.3457.
The next best is OFX at 1.339, -0.5% from the mid-rate.
Then XE at 1.3376, which is -0.6% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 1.3322 which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 1.2655 at -6% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 1.2735 at -5.4% and the Barclays Bank rate is 1.2818 at -4.7% compared to the mid-rate 1.3457.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service like Post Office or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency:
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