Buy US Dollars (USD)
Whatever you have planned for your trip to the United States, you can check the Pound to Dollar exchange rate and buy Dollars online before you fly.
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Clubcard Prices are available for all currencies, just enter your Clubcard number on the next page. Full T&Cs below.
- Cash or CardCash or Card
Choose from 50 currencies in cash or up to 22 currencies with our Multi-currency Cash Passport prepaid card.
- Home DeliveryHome Delivery
Free delivery on orders worth £500 or more.
Pay with your credit or debit card. Or buy your currency in cash with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Exchange rates may vary during the day.
Rates will vary depending on whether you’re buying in-store, online or over the phone. They’ll also vary depending on whether you’re buying cash or a prepaid card.
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Buy US Dollars (USD)
Buy your Dollars online and collect them from selected Tesco stores
Travelling to the States? Pick up your Dollars with the weekly shop.
If you need to buy Dollars for your next trip, why not give Click+Collect a try?
We offer next day collection for many currencies if you order before 2pm. You'll get a choice of collection dates when you place your order and these can vary depending on the store. So it's worth checking nearby alternatives if you don't see a date that suits.
Find a Store to get your Travel Money
With Click+Collect you can order your travel money online and pick it up from selected Tesco stores near you, or you can buy instantly from an in-store travel money bureau.
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Buy your Multi-currency Cash Passport prepaid card online, register to check your balance or log in to top up. Need help? Get in touch and we’ll talk you through it.
How to buy US Dollars
You can buy US Dollars in different ways, either online or over the counter. There are a few things to think about if you want to exchange pounds to US Dollars. Especially if you’re after convenience, or if you’re looking for the best value.
Where to buy US Dollars
Supermarkets can often be the best place to buy US Dollars. They can be more competitive than banks on daily rates. And you get the added convenience of picking up your travel money with the weekly shop.
With Tesco Travel Money, there are some great reasons to buy dollars online or at a Travel Money Bureau in-store. For example:
- Clubcard Prices - You’ll get a better rate on foreign currency with your Clubcard. Including the US dollar exchange rate. T&Cs apply.Clubcard Prices - You’ll get a better rate on foreign currency with your Clubcard. Including the US dollar exchange rate. T&Cs apply.
- Price Match in-store - If you find a better rate nearby. T&Cs apply.Price Match in-store - If you find a better rate nearby. T&Cs apply.
- Currency Buy Back - Turn your leftover holiday money back into pounds at a Tesco Travel Money Bureau. T&Cs apply.Currency Buy Back - Turn your leftover holiday money back into pounds at a Tesco Travel Money Bureau. T&Cs apply.
Buy US Dollars online
With Tesco Travel Money, you can order US Dollars online for Click+Collect or Home Delivery.
You can buy your US Dollars in cash. Or, for more convenience, you can add currency to a Multi-currency Cash Passport card.
With a mix of cash and card, you’ll be covered for different situations.
Should you buy US Dollars in the UK or the US?
It’s usually better to buy US Dollars before you travel to the States. You’ll get a better exchange rate if you order dollars online or in-store compared to airport rates. And with Tesco Travel Money, you’ll get a better rate on foreign currency with your Clubcard. T&Cs apply.
To learn more about foreign currency exchange, see our Currency exchange guide.
How far could your US Dollars go?
You can do some practical things to make your money go further if you’re going to the States. For example:
- Keep an eye on exchange rates in the run-up to your trip.Keep an eye on exchange rates in the run-up to your trip.
- Check for ATM fees before withdrawing cash when you’re over there.Check for ATM fees before withdrawing cash when you’re over there.
- Pay in US Dollars to help avoid poor conversion rates.Pay in US Dollars to help avoid poor conversion rates.
To help you plan for your trip, we’ve got examples of how far your US Dollars could go. They’re based on average prices in some of the most popular US destinations.
Tip: Clubcard Prices could also help your money go further. Just enter your Clubcard number when you order dollars online. Or show your Clubcard at the till when you buy in-store. T&Cs apply.
Budget for your trip before you go
Chicago
- Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $100.00Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $100.00
- Cappuccino (regular): $5.54Cappuccino (regular): $5.54
- Beer (0.5 litre): $7.00Beer (0.5 litre): $7.00
- Soft drink (0.33 litre): $2.96Soft drink (0.33 litre): $2.96
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $4.00Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $4.00
- Taxi start (normal tariff): $3.25Taxi start (normal tariff): $3.25
- Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $1.40Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $1.40
- One-way ticket (local transport): $2.50One-way ticket (local transport): $2.50
- Petrol (1 litre): $1.05Petrol (1 litre): $1.05
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, August 2025.
Las Vegas
- Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $75.00Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $75.00
- Cappuccino (regular): $5.82Cappuccino (regular): $5.82
- Beer (0.5 litre): $6.00Beer (0.5 litre): $6.00
- Soft drink (0.33 litre): $2.83Soft drink (0.33 litre): $2.83
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $3.98Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $3.98
- Taxi start (normal tariff): $3.50Taxi start (normal tariff): $3.50
- Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $1.71Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $1.71
- One-way ticket (local transport): $2.54One-way ticket (local transport): $2.54
- Petrol (1 litre): $1.01Petrol (1 litre): $1.01
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, August 2025.
San Francisco
- Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $140.00Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $140.00
- Cappuccino (regular): $6.05Cappuccino (regular): $6.05
- Beer (0.5 litre): $8.00Beer (0.5 litre): $8.00
- Soft drink (0.33 litre): $3.40Soft drink (0.33 litre): $3.40
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $5.10Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $5.10
- Taxi start (normal tariff): $4.15Taxi start (normal tariff): $4.15
- Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $2.02Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $2.02
- One-way ticket (local transport): $3.00One-way ticket (local transport): $3.00
- Petrol (1 litre): $1.29Petrol (1 litre): $1.29
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, August 2025.
Orlando
- Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $80.00Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $80.00
- Cappuccino (regular): $5.02Cappuccino (regular): $5.02
- Beer (0.5 litre): $6.00Beer (0.5 litre): $6.00
- Soft drink (0.33 litre): $2.90Soft drink (0.33 litre): $2.90
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $3.82Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $3.82
- Taxi start (normal tariff): $2.90Taxi start (normal tariff): $2.90
- Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $1.90Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $1.90
- One-way ticket (local transport): $2.12One-way ticket (local transport): $2.12
- Petrol (1 litre): $0.86Petrol (1 litre): $0.86
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, August 2025.
New York
- Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $132.50Meal for two people (mid-range restaurant, three-course): $132.50
- Cappuccino (regular): $5.75Cappuccino (regular): $5.75
- Beer (0.5 litre): $8.00Beer (0.5 litre): $8.00
- Soft drink (0.33 litre): $3.18Soft drink (0.33 litre): $3.18
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $5.01Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): $5.01
- Taxi start (normal tariff): $4.99Taxi start (normal tariff): $4.99
- Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $2.17Taxi 1km (normal tariff): $2.17
- One-way ticket (local transport): $2.90One-way ticket (local transport): $2.90
- Petrol (1 litre): $0.92Petrol (1 litre): $0.92
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, August 2025.
Some common questions about the US Dollar
The US Dollar is the currency used in the United States. It is used in other states, regions, and countries too, including Ecuador, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. Thanks to the size of America and the number of other places that use and accept US Dollars, it is the most commonly used currency in the world.
There are also 65 countries that don’t use the US Dollar as their official currency, but they do peg their own currencies to it. This means the national government or central bank of those countries sets a fixed exchange rate for its currency and the US Dollar.
There are many countries that use the US Dollar as their official currency, including:
- The United States of AmericaThe United States of America
- Commonwealth of Puerto RicoCommonwealth of Puerto Rico
- EcuadorEcuador
- Republic of El SalvadorRepublic of El Salvador
- Republic of ZimbabweRepublic of Zimbabwe
- GuamGuam
- The Virgin Islands of the United StatesThe Virgin Islands of the United States
- The British Virgin IslandsThe British Virgin Islands
- Democratic Republic of Timor-LesteDemocratic Republic of Timor-Leste
- BonaireBonaire
- American SamoaAmerican Samoa
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Federated States of MicronesiaFederated States of Micronesia
- Republic of PalauRepublic of Palau
- Marshall IslandsMarshall Islands
- PanamaPanama
- Turks and CaicosTurks and Caicos
Some countries don’t officially use the US Dollar, but they will accept it alongside their own currency. When you’re visiting places like Canada and Mexico, you will usually be able to pay in US Dollars. The same is true for the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Belize, Nicaragua, Sint Maarten, St Kitts and Nevis, as well as the ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, and the BES Islands including Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba.
Notes come in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Dollars. Coins come in 1 Cent, 5 Cent, 10 Cent and 25 Cent pieces, but are referred to as a Penny, Nickel, Dime and Quarter respectively.
Buy before you fly
Benefits of planning ahead
It's a good idea to exchange your Pounds for Dollars before you leave, so you can pay for travel essentials like food, drink, tips and transport when you arrive.
Buying your Dollars before you head off means you won’t need to worry about finding an ATM while you’re away. You’ll also be able to avoid any additional withdrawal charges.
It’s worth remembering that foreign exchange rates can go up and down. When you buy your Dollars in advance, you can be sure of the rate you are going to get. If you withdraw cash when you arrive in the United States, you may not get the same exchange rate.
Find out more about the benefits of travelling with foreign currency, see our guide: Why you still need travel money abroad
Get your currency when it’s convenient for you
You can use Click+Collect to arrange a time to pick up your US Dollars as part of your weekly shop, either from a Tesco Travel Money Bureau or customer service desks. You can also use our home delivery service, which is free for online orders of £500 or more.
Exchange rates can change throughout the day and may vary depending on whether you buy in-store, online, or over the phone.
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Additional information
Clubcard Prices
Clubcard Prices are available on the sell rate of a currency and only for currencies in stock online on the day you buy. The Clubcard Price will be better than the standard rate advertised online.
When buying online, you must enter a valid Clubcard number to get the Clubcard Price rate. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you’re buying in-store, online or over the phone.
Clubcard Prices apply to the sell rate on foreign currency notes. The Clubcard Price will be better than the standard rate advertised online. Clubcard data is captured by Travelex on behalf of Tesco Travel Money.
See our privacy policy to find out more.
Buying currency using your credit or debit card
We won’t charge you a card handling fee, no matter how you buy your travel money - whether it be in-store, online or over the phone.
However, your credit or debit card provider may charge fees for currency transactions - for example, cash advance or other fees. So, if you’re not sure, it’s best to check with them before you buy.
Click+Collect cancellations
You can cancel a Click+Collect order any time before your collection date. We'll refund the full amount you paid in Pounds Sterling.
However, if you cancel less than 24 hours before your collection date, we'll charge you a £10 late cancellation fee and deduct this from your refund.
We can’t refund any fees charged by your card provider, so please contact them if you have any questions about that.
We'll buy back your unspent travel money
It couldn’t be simpler. Just pop into one of our in-store Travel Money Bureaux when you get home.
We buy back:
- most foreign banknotes in the currencies we sell*most foreign banknotes in the currencies we sell*
- the Multi-currency Cash Passportthe Multi-currency Cash Passport™
It doesn't matter where you bought your travel money - even if it wasn’t from us - we'll still buy it back.
Please note:
- buy back rates may vary during the daybuy back rates may vary during the day
- *we don't buy back Moroccan Dirham (MAD)*we don't buy back Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
How does our Price Match work?
If you find a better exchange rate from another provider, we'll match it at a Travel Money Bureau in-store. As long as it’s:
- within 3 miles of your chosen Tesco Travel Money Bureauwithin 3 miles of your chosen Tesco Travel Money Bureau
- available on the day you buy your currency in-storeavailable on the day you buy your currency in-store
Price Match only applies in-store on a like-for-like basis on sell transactions. It doesn’t apply to exchange rates advertised online or by phone.
This is not available in conjunction with any other offer. We reserve the right to check the rate you’ve found and the 3-mile distance from our store (using a standard route planning tool).
Price Match - terms and conditions
Tesco Travel Money is provided by Travelex.
Tesco Travel Money ordered in store is provided by Travelex Agency Services Limited. Registered No. 04621879. Tesco Travel Money ordered online or by telephone is provided by Travelex Currency Services Limited. Registered No. 03797356. Registered Office for both companies: Worldwide House, Thorpewood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.
Multi-currency Cash Passport is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard® International. PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Travel Money FAQs
Here’s a quick guide to tipping in the USA:
- Restaurants: around 15–20% of the billRestaurants: around 15–20% of the bill
- Bars: $1-$2 per drink or 15-20% of the totalBars: $1-$2 per drink or 15-20% of the total
- Taxis and ride apps: 10-15%Taxis and ride apps: 10-15%
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Hotels: Porters: $1-$2 per bag. Housekeeping: $2-$5 per day.Hotels:
Porters: $1-$2 per bag.
Housekeeping: $2-$5 per day. - Hairdressers and beauty services: 15-20%Hairdressers and beauty services: 15-20%
Tipping is a big part of life in the States. A lot of workers rely on it. So it’s a good idea to keep some small dollar bills handy.
Sources include:
Authentik USA - Tipping in the USA: (Very) Practical Guide
Most places in the USA happily accept cards, including contactless. But it’s still useful to have some cash for:
- tipstips
- small shops or caféssmall shops or cafés
- street stallsstreet stalls
- emergenciesemergencies
Taking cash for small purchases and a prepaid currency card for day‑to‑day spending can be a good idea. That way, you've got the best of both worlds.
With Tesco Travel Money, you can order currency online or buy in-store. And you’ll get a better exchange rate on foreign currency with your Clubcard.
Yes. We can buy back your leftover US Dollars at a Tesco Travel Money Bureau in-store.
Just pop in while you’re doing your shopping. We’ll turn your foreign bank notes back into Pounds Sterling, right there and then.
We buy back most currencies we sell in most banknote values. Excludes closed currencies.
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