Changing euros to pounds – Banco SantanderUse our currency converter for an easy calculation of euros to pounds and pounds to euros with the exchange rates. Find out more!
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Changing euros to pounds 

Carry out a quick consultation of euro/pound exchange, and find out the basic information you must take into consideration if you need physical banknotes for your trips to the United Kingdom.

The exchange rate shown is merely indicative and is not the exchange rate that might be applied in transactions with the Bank.

FAQs

How can I change euros into foreign currency notes?

If you are a customer, book an appointment here to choose when and at which branch you would like to request your foreign currency banknotes.

FAQs

You can exchange euros for pounds in Spain at any bank, or at your destination through a currency exchange service or an ATM.

If you need pounds, you can exchange them at any Banco Santander branch. To do so, you can request an appointment here.

Whichever method you choose, you should make your request for foreign currency in good time to guarantee availability.

If you want to exchange euros for pounds or pounds for euros, you can do this at a bank or a foreign exchange desk, either in situ or online. The exchange rate you will be offered will depend on the official euro-pound date that day, and also the gain margin and the commission applied to the transaction.

The sterling pound is the official currency of the United Kingdom, it is the oldest currency in circulation, and the third most widely used throughout the world, after the dollar and the euro. Historically, the sterling pound has been worth more than the euro and the dollar, and reached its highest value against the dollar in 2007 (more than 2 dollars), and its lowest mark against the euro in 2009, in the wake of the economic crisis (1.02 euro).

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