Don’t Let Leftover Holiday Money Go to Waste – Here’s What to Do With It
Posted by: Ian • 15 Jul 2025
Every year, millions of UK travellers return home from holidays abroad with pockets full of foreign coins and banknotes. Whether it’s a handful of euros from a beach trip to Spain, US dollars from a New York city break, or a mix of unfamiliar currencies from a cruise, most of us forget about this money until the next clear-out — or worse, leave it sitting in a drawer for years. But there’s good news: you can still exchange leftover holiday money, and in many cases, it’s worth more than you think.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Leftover Currency
Foreign coins and small-denomination notes often can’t be exchanged at high street banks or travel money providers. But that doesn’t mean they’re worthless. Specialist services — like ours — are designed to help you get value from leftover currency that others won’t accept. That includes foreign coins, out-of-date notes, and even old British and Irish money that’s no longer legal tender.
By exchanging your leftover holiday money, you’re not only putting cash back in your pocket but also doing your bit for the environment by ensuring the currency is reused or recycled appropriately. You can choose to receive payment directly, or, if you’re feeling generous, donate the value to a charity of your choice — something more and more people are doing after their travels.
It’s Fast, Simple and Hassle-Free
Exchanging your leftover holiday money doesn’t need to be a chore. Our process is designed to be quick, easy, and transparent from start to finish. You simply post your currency to us or drop it off at one of our collection points. We then count, sort, and process everything – including separating the coins from notes and identifying the countries of origin.
Once your currency is valued, we’ll send you a full breakdown and offer. You can accept the offer and receive payment by bank transfer or PayPal – or you can choose to donate it to charity. If any items can’t be exchanged, we’ll let you know, and you can decide whether to have them returned or securely disposed of.
Who Uses This Service?
Our service is ideal for anyone who travels abroad, whether it’s once a year or once a month. We work with individuals, families, businesses, schools, and charities — all of whom send us their leftover travel money. Many travellers are surprised by just how much they’ve accumulated over time, especially when combining the change from multiple trips.
We also help fundraisers and corporate partners collect leftover currency for charitable causes. If you’re running a campaign or want to turn currency into a donation drive, we can help provide promotional materials and collection support too.
Turn Your Travel Change Into Real Change
Next time you return from a trip, don’t leave your leftover holiday money sitting in a drawer. Let us turn your coins and notes into something useful — whether it’s cash back in your account or a meaningful donation to a cause you care about.