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Need to change some currency?22 Jan 2009

You can get more than just your holiday at Bath Travel. In fact, a Bath Travel office is a one-stop shop for everything you need to help your getaway go without a hitch.

For example, the company now offers bureau de change facilities in 13 branches across the region and there is likely to be one near you. The foreign exchange branches are Broadstone, Chichester, Exeter, Ferndown, Hedge End, Hythe, Newton Abbot, Romsey, Ryde, Salisbury, Southampton, Westbourne and Weymouth. At each of these you’ll find highly competitive exchange rates.

For our latest rates and to order currency over the phone call 01202 891616.



















Currency for America, Australia, Czech Republic, Europe (Eurozone countries), New Zealand, Switzerland and Turkey is held in stock and all other currencies are available within 24 hours.

There’s 0% commission on all currency and Bath Travel buys back foreign currency notes commission free too, even if you didn’t buy it there in the first place.

Bath Travel’s experienced staff will also advise on the best alternative currencies to use if you are going to an unusual destination or somewhere where a different currency is more commonly used or welcomed.
They will also help with the best type of travellers’ cheques to take for specific destinations and a sensible balance between cash and cheques.

Clients are always encouraged to take a high percentage of their money in travellers’ cheques, both for security and convenience. If your cash is lost, stolen or damaged you will almost certainly have to wait for your insurance policy to pay out. Travellers’ cheques are normally replaced within 24 hours.

Handy mini phrase cards are free from Bath Travel when you buy foreign currency and are available for a selection of countries including Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand and Turkey.

Other holiday extras provided by all Bath Travel branches include hotel bookings, car hire, travel insurance, airport parking and attraction tickets. Bath Travel is also a full member of Britain’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority.