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Travel Money Oz is one of Australia's largest dedicated currency exchange specialists, selling British Pounds (GBP) cash across 90+ stores nationwide and online, with no fees or commission on your order. If you find a better published cash rate from an Australian competitor, our Price Beat Guarantee means we'll beat their overall transaction price by at least $1 AUD. That's competitive rates, guaranteed.

Order British Pounds online for same-day click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery in about 3 hours within 25km of selected stores. Prefer to browse in person? You can buy GBP in-store any day of the week.

Best Place to Buy British Pounds in Australia

Planning a trip to London, exploring the Scottish Highlands, or wandering through the English countryside? You'll need British Pounds (GBP) before you go. Travel Money Oz makes it easy to get your sterling sorted before you fly, with online ordering available 24/7 and 90+ stores across Australia for in-person purchases.

Unlike banks, we charge no fees or commission. No surprises at the counter, and no hidden fees to factor in. With our Price Beat Guarantee, if you spot a better deal elsewhere, we'll beat it.

Where to Buy British Pounds Near Me

With 90+ Travel Money Oz stores in shopping centres, CBD spots, and major suburbs, there's likely one close to you. Use the store finder to check your nearest location, opening hours, and contact details before you visit.

All Travel Money Oz stores stock British Pounds daily as part of our In Stock Promise. If GBP isn't available when you arrive, you'll get $10 AUD off your order and we'll have your currency ready within a week.

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You'll see the UK's currency referred to in several ways: GBP, Pound Sterling, British Pounds, and Sterling. They all mean the same thing.

GBP is the official international ISO currency code, used in exchange rates, banking, and global financial systems. It stands for Great British Pound.
Pound Sterling is the official name of the currency itself. "Sterling" historically referred to the silver content of early coins.
British Pounds is the common everyday term used by most people.
Sterling is used as a shorthand, particularly in financial contexts.

The symbol for British Pounds is £, short for "libra," the Latin word for weight. One pound divides into 100 pence (p). So whether you're seeing prices in GBP, pounds, or sterling, it's all the same money. On this page we use GBP as the standard code, but you'll see British Pounds and sterling throughout.

How to Buy British Pounds — Online or In-Store

💻 Order online for click & collect: place your order online, choose your nearest store, and your GBP cash will be ready to collect in about an hour. Pay securely at checkout and pick up at your convenience.

🚚 Order online for home delivery: prefer your cash delivered? Select home delivery at checkout. Orders are typically delivered within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.

🏪 Buy in-store: walk into any Travel Money Oz store and buy British Pounds on the spot. No order required. All stores stock GBP daily.

💳 Load a Currency Pass: prefer a card? You can also load British Pounds onto a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass for a secure, convenient way to spend across the UK wherever Mastercard is accepted.

How to order:

Check the live AUD to GBP rate above
Enter the amount you want to buy
Choose click & collect, home delivery, or Currency Pass
Complete your secure online order
Collect your GBP cash or receive it at home

Price Beat Guarantee on British Pounds

Travel Money Oz offers a Price Beat Guarantee on in-store GBP purchases. If you find a better deal, here's how it works:

Find a better published cash rate from an Australian-registered competitor, in-store or online.
Make sure it's for foreign currency notes (buying or selling), in stock, and ready to transact on the same day.
Bring the official written quote or published price to a Travel Money Oz store on the same day, with collection available within 30km of our store.
We'll beat their overall transaction price, including all fees and charges, by at least $1 AUD.

Applies to transactions up to $5,000 AUD equivalent. If we can't beat it, you'll receive $100 AUD loaded onto a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass (or a voucher if Currency Pass is unavailable).

Price Beat Guarantee applies to in-store GBP cash purchases only. Excludes Currency Cards and derivative products. Terms and conditions apply.

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Coins

Pence & pounds - 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

Banknotes

Pounds - £5, £10, £20, £50, £100

Order British Pounds Online for Home Delivery

Skip the last-minute stress and get your sterling sorted before you fly. Order GBP online for home delivery and your cash will be delivered straight to your door within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores. Whether you're heading to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, or the Cotswolds, arriving with British Pounds in hand makes the first day significantly easier.

Pick Up British Pounds In-Store

Prefer to collect in person? Order British Pounds online for click and collect at one of 90+ Travel Money Oz stores across Australia. Your GBP cash will be ready in about an hour, making it ideal for last-minute travel prep. Lock in your AUD to GBP rate ahead of time and collect at a time that suits you, with no airport markups or surprise fees.

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Click and Collect Foreign Cash

Secure great exchange rates by reserving your GBP online and collect them from one of our stores at your convenience.

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Using Currency Pass travel money card in the UK, featuring Tower Bridge in London

Load a Travel Money Card

Load GBP on your Currency Pass and pay like a local! Top up instore or online while you are in the UK.

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Pounds to AUD — Convert Leftover British Currency

Just back from the UK with leftover sterling? Travel Money Oz makes it easy to convert British Pounds to AUD at competitive rates, with no hidden fees. With 90+ stores across Australia, just drop in and sell your GBP in person. It's a fast, straightforward way to turn your leftover travel money back into Australian dollars.

Get a better pounds to AUD rate with our Buy Back Bonus

If you originally bought your British Pounds from Travel Money Oz, you could be eligible for our exclusive Buy Back Bonus. Just bring in your unused sterling and we'll add a little extra when converting it back to Aussie dollars. It's our way of rewarding travellers who planned ahead.

Buy Back Bonus applies to in-store cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.

All about British Pounds currency

What countries use the GBP currency?

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. You'll also need British Pounds in several British Overseas Territories, including Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, and Saint Helena.

Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own banknote series issued by local banks, but these notes are denominated in pound sterling and are worth exactly the same as Bank of England notes. They may not always be accepted in England, so it's worth spending or exchanging Scottish and Northern Irish notes before you leave those regions.

What is the £ symbol?

The £ symbol is the currency symbol for the British Pound Sterling. It comes from "L," the first letter of "libra," the Latin word for weight or scales. One pound (£1) divides into 100 pence, written as "p." So a price of one pound fifty would be written as £1.50.

GBP notes and coins

Bank of England banknotes: £5, £10, £20, £50

Coins: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

Note: the Bank of England does not issue £1 or £100 notes. The £1 note was discontinued in 1988 and replaced by the £1 coin. Scottish and Northern Irish banks issue their own notes in some additional denominations, but these are still pound sterling.

Fun facts about British Pound banknotes

The Pound Sterling is one of the world's oldest currencies still in use, with origins in Anglo-Saxon England in the 8th century. The name "pound" originally referred to a pound in weight of sterling silver.
King Charles III banknotes entered circulation on 5 June 2024, the first time in history that the Bank of England has changed the monarch on its notes. Both King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II notes are currently legal tender and co-circulate.
Current Bank of England notes feature iconic British figures on the reverse: Winston Churchill on the £5, Jane Austen on the £10, JMW Turner on the £20, and Alan Turing on the £50.
The Bank of England began rolling out polymer (plastic) banknotes in 2016, starting with the £5 note. All current denominations are now polymer, making them more durable, water-resistant, and harder to counterfeit.
In 2009, the Royal Mint accidentally issued 20p coins without a year on them, the first undated British coin since 1672. These "mule" coins became sought-after by collectors.
The UK is one of the few countries where multiple banks are authorised to issue banknotes. In addition to the Bank of England, several Scottish and Northern Irish banks print their own pound sterling notes.

Travel Money Trivia — GBP edition

The pound is the world's oldest currency still in use, predating the euro by over a thousand years.
Despite being a founding member of what became the European Union, the UK retained the pound and never adopted the euro. The UK left the EU entirely in 2020.
The Bank of England was founded in 1694, making it one of the world's oldest central banks. It was privately owned until it was nationalised by the UK government in 1946.
The Pound Sterling was originally equal to one pound of silver. By the 20th century, the silver content had been removed entirely, and the currency became purely fiat.
In 1971, the UK switched from the old system of pounds, shillings, and pence (where 1 pound = 20 shillings = 240 pence) to the current decimal system (where 1 pound = 100 pence). This was known as Decimalisation Day.

What currency is used in the UK?
The official currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling, abbreviated as GBP and symbolised as £. It's used throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own banknote designs issued by local banks, but these are denominated in pound sterling and are worth exactly the same as Bank of England notes. They are legal tender throughout the UK, though some businesses in England may be unfamiliar with them.
What is the £ symbol?
What is the difference between GBP, Pound Sterling, and British Pounds?
GBP, Pound Sterling, and British Pounds all refer to the same currency.
- GBP is the official international ISO code used in exchange rates and banking.
- Pound Sterling is the official name, with "sterling" historically referring to the silver content of early coins.
- British Pounds is the common everyday term.
- Sterling is a shorthand used particularly in financial contexts.
All four terms refer to the same currency, symbolised as £ and divided into 100 pence.
Where can I buy British Pounds in Australia?
Where is the best place to buy British Pounds near me?
Travel Money Oz has 90+ stores across Australia in major shopping centres, CBDs, and suburbs, making it one of the most accessible places to buy GBP cash in person. Use the store finder to locate your nearest store, check opening hours, and confirm contact details before you visit.
Prefer to order from home? Order British Pounds online for click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.
What is the best place to buy British Pounds in Australia?
A dedicated foreign currency specialist will almost always offer a better deal than a bank, post office, or airport exchange. Here's how the options compare:
- Banks typically charge transaction fees on top of a less competitive rate.
- Post offices offer limited currency options and variable rates.
- Airport exchanges are the most expensive option. Buy before you travel, not after you land.
Travel Money Oz charges no fees or commission on GBP cash purchases, offers a Price Beat Guarantee on in-store purchases, and stocks British Pounds every day across 90+ stores as part of our In Stock Promise. You can also order British Pounds online for same-day click & collect or home delivery.
Is it better to buy British Pounds in Australia or in the UK?
It's almost always better to buy British Pounds in Australia before you travel. Airport exchanges at Heathrow, Gatwick, and other UK airports, as well as tourist-area currency counters, typically offer less favourable rates and higher fees. Sorting your GBP before you leave also means you arrive financially prepared, with sterling ready for transport, food, and immediate expenses from the moment you land.
Travel Money Oz offers competitive AUD to GBP rates, no fees or commission, and same-day online ordering with click & collect or home delivery. Find your nearest store if you'd prefer to buy in person.
When is the best time to buy British Pounds?
There's no single best time to buy British Pounds. The AUD to GBP exchange rate moves daily based on global market conditions, so buying when the Australian dollar is strong relative to sterling generally gives you more value. Many travellers monitor the rate in the weeks before their trip and buy when it looks favourable.
If you're not sure whether you're getting a competitive rate, Travel Money Oz's Price Beat Guarantee means you can buy in-store with confidence. If another Australian provider is offering a better published cash rate on the same day, we'll beat their overall transaction price by at least $1 AUD.
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How much is 1 AUD in British Pounds?
What affects the AUD to GBP exchange rate?
The AUD to GBP exchange rate is influenced by a range of economic factors, including:
- Interest rate decisions by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of England
- UK economic data, including GDP growth, inflation, and employment figures
- Global commodity prices, particularly for Australian mineral and agricultural exports
- Political and economic developments in the UK, including trade policy and fiscal decisions
- Broader risk sentiment in global markets
Rates change daily, so it's worth checking the live AUD to GBP rate above before you buy.
How do I convert leftover British Pounds back to AUD?
You can sell your leftover British Pounds back to Australian dollars at any Travel Money Oz store. GBP buy-back is available in-store only and is not processed through the online calculator.
If you originally bought your British Pounds from Travel Money Oz, you may also be eligible for our Buy Back Bonus, which gets you a better rate than the standard buy-back.
Find your nearest store to get started.
How much spending money do I need for the UK?
The UK sits at the higher end of travel costs, with London being one of the most expensive cities in the world. Costs vary significantly depending on your destination and travel style. As a rough guide:
- Budget travellers using hostels and public transport in London typically spend AUD $100–$150 per day.
- Mid-range travellers average AUD $180–$280 per day once accommodation, dining, and activities are factored in.
- Outside London, costs drop considerably. Cities like Edinburgh, Bath, and Manchester are more affordable, and rural UK can be very budget-friendly.
Worth noting: many of the UK's best attractions are free, including the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Natural History Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Use the Travel Money Oz Holiday Budget Calculator below to build a more accurate estimate. Ready to buy? Order British Pounds online.