Changing money in London

Some of them take commission, for instance Bureaux de Change. The minimum commission is £3.50 for the smallest transaction worth £10.00.

We recommend American Express Europe where no commission is charged. Details: 0207 828 4565 Foreign exchange 102 Victoria St, London SW1E 5JZ. Look around before you decide which to use.

It is a good idea to use travellers cheques or credit cards, rather than travelling with large amounts of cash!

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