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Euro Exchange Rate Calculator

Calculate your currency conversion based on current Post Office or market rates.

Buy Euros (GBP to EUR) Sell Euros (Buy Back: EUR to GBP)
Use the rate displayed on the Post Office board or website.
Total Amount You Will Receive:
€0.00
Based on a rate of 1.15

Understanding Post Office Euro Exchange Rates

When planning a trip to the Eurozone, getting a competitive exchange rate is crucial for your travel budget. The Post Office is one of the UK's most popular providers of travel money, offering services both in-branch and online. This Euro Exchange Rate Calculator helps you estimate exactly how much currency you will receive for your Pounds Sterling (GBP), or how much you will get back if you are returning unused Euros.

How the Exchange Rate Works

Exchange rates fluctuate daily based on the financial markets. The "Post Office rate" typically differs slightly from the "interbank rate" (the rate banks use to trade with each other) to account for operational costs.

  • Buying Euros (GBP to EUR): This is the rate you get when you exchange Pounds for Euros. A higher rate is better (e.g., getting €1.18 per £1 is better than €1.12).
  • Selling Euros (EUR to GBP): Also known as the "Buy Back" rate. This applies when you return from your holiday with leftover cash. The Post Office will "buy back" your Euros. In this calculation, a lower exchange rate divisor effectively means you get fewer pounds back compared to the purchase rate, reflecting the "spread."

Using the Calculator for Travel Money

To use this tool effectively for Post Office comparisons:

  1. Select Transaction: Choose "Buy Euros" if you are going on holiday, or "Sell Euros" if you are cashing in leftovers.
  2. Enter Amount: Input the amount of cash you have in hand.
  3. Enter Rate: Check the current Post Office website or your local branch board for today's rate (e.g., 1.1450). Enter this number in the "Exchange Rate" field.

Online vs. In-Branch Rates

It is important to note that the Post Office often offers better rates online for "Click and Collect" or home delivery compared to walking directly into a branch. Using this calculator, you can compare the two options. Simply run the calculation with the online rate, then run it again with the in-branch rate to see exactly how many extra Euros you could get by ordering ahead.

The "Buy Back" Promise

Many travelers worry about having leftover foreign currency. The Post Office often offers a "Buy Back Promise" for a small fee, which guarantees they will buy back your unused notes at the original transaction rate. Without this service, you will be subject to the standard buy-back rate of the day, which is usually lower than the rate at which you bought the currency.

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