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Sainsbury's Travel Money offers a great exchange rate on foreign currencies. Click here to visit our website.

Drop into one of our 200+ instore bureaux and choose from cash in over 50 currencies including Euro, United States Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen and United Arab Emirates Dirham or a Sainsbury's Bank Multi-currency Cash Passport MasterCard.

Alternatively you can click here to order online and collect at an instore bureau or choose secure home delivery by online or phone order.

Click here to use our Store Locator to find details of the nearest travel money to you (including opening times).

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Our answers to your travel money questions

Foreign currency is still the best way to pay when you’re abroad. We’ve gathered some of the most common questions our customers ask about ordering travel money from us, along with our answers.

What is travel money?

Travel money is foreign currency that you can buy or order in advance and take with you when you go abroad.

You can  buy travel money from us , or get our  Travel Money Card .

How much travel money will I get?

That depends on the exchange rate (which can change daily) and how you order your travel money.

You can use  our currency converter tool  to find out how much foreign currency you’ll get for your pounds online today. Rates may vary depending on whether you order instore and online.

How can I get my travel money?

Order your currency online or at one of our travel money bureaux. We have bureaux in selected Sainsbury’s stores across the UK. Use our travel money bureau finder tool to locate your nearest store.

Order your currency online for home delivery.* We can only deliver to the home address registered for the card you’re using to pay.

How much money can I order online?

The maximum order value is £2,500 per person, per day. The minimum order value for home delivery is £100*.

When will I receive my order?

Orders for home delivery.

You can select a specific working day delivery date up to seven days in advance.

Saturday deliveries are not guaranteed. Also, if you’ve chosen a Monday delivery, Royal Mail may try to deliver on Saturday.

The earliest day you’ll be able to select for delivery is:

What are the home delivery fees?

Are there any administration fees.

No, we don't charge any administration fees when you order currency from us.

Will I be charged for using my credit or debit card?

We don’t charge any extra when you buy foreign currency by card.

Some card providers may charge a cash advance fee and interest for buying currencies. Cash advance fees will not show on your travel money order, but you’ll be able to see them on your card statement. If you’re not sure you should check with your card issuer.

There is no cash advance fee when you use a Sainsburys Bank Credit Card. No interest will be charged, as long as the full outstanding balance on the credit card is cleared during the current billing cycle. If a balance remains on the account at the end of the billing cycle, interest will be charged and may apply to the currency purchased.

Do I get any benefits for being a Nectar member?

Yes, you can. If you tell us your Nectar card number when you place your order, we’ll give you a better exchange rate**.

Not a Nectar member? Just download the Nectar app or register at  nectar.com .

Have questions about the Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card

Take a look at our  Sainsbury’s Travel Money Card FAQs .

Helpful travel money tools & guides

We have a range of travel tools and guides to help you find the best way to pay abroad.

Have any other questions?

If you have a query on an order made in bureau contact your bureau  here .

If you have a query on an order made online contact Sainsbury’s Customer Support on 0345 355 2463.***

Lines are open Monday to Saturday: 8:30am to 8:30pm and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm.

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* You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.

** Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes Travel Money Card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction. 

*** Telephone calls may be recorded for security purposes and monitored under our quality control procedures. Calls are charged at local rate from landline and mobiles.

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Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money: Family & Friends Benefit From Peak Christmas Money Transfers

12 December 2016

• Money transfers made through the Western Union® Money Transfer SM service at Sainsbury’s Bank peak just before Christmas (1)
• Busiest day for transfers in 2015 was 23rd December
• Average transfer in November/December is £250

The number of money transfers made within the UK and abroad increases steadily towards Christmas. The 23 rd December is the most popular day for customers to send money in 2015, according to figures compiled by the Western Union® Money Transfer service for Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money (1) located in a Sainsbury’s store. The average amount sent in any one transfer during November and December was £250.

While the popularity of the service starts to ramp up during November, the busiest overall week for transfers through the Western Union® Money Transfer service at Sainsbury’s Bank last year was from 14-20 December.

In terms of the number of transfers, the top destinations customers sent money to included Zimbabwe, Romania and the Philippines. By value, however, the top destination was India with the UK, Thailand and Romania close behind.

Simon Taylor, Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money, said: “December sees a definite increase in both the number and value of transactions. Some of these may be regular, planned transfers to support family members, for example, but many customers are also using the service to send money to friends and family over the holiday season”

The Western Union® Money Transfer service is available seven days a week at over 230 Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money bureaux nationwide, combining the convenience of your local Sainsbury’s store with the reliability of Western Union’s customer to customer money transfer service. Transfers are ready to collect from over 500,000 Western Union agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

For further information, please contact:

Jennifer Johnston-Watt Natasha Virtue Sainsbury’s Bank on 0131 286 0010 / [email protected]

Emma Murphy / Patricia de Bidegain, Citigate Dewe Rogerson on 020 7638 9571

Notes to Editors

• Information source: Western Union Agent location count valid as of 30 September 2015. Western Union Payment Services Ireland Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Information on fees is available from any Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money bureau – fees will vary depending on how much money you are transferring, the location you are transferring it to and how it is being received

This press release is information for journalists only and is not intended to be a promotion to be acted upon by consumers.

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Sainsbury’s reopens travel money service.

Sainsbury’s has announced it is reopening its online travel money service.

As a result, holidaymakers and travellers can now order foreign currency online which can be delivered to their home on the next working day. An automatic currency converter is available on the Sainsbury’s website, allowing you to see exactly how much your sterling is worth before ordering.

Travel bureaux are also starting to reopen within Sainsbury’s stores ahead of the summer. Shoppers can check on the Sainsbury’s Bank website whether the bureau at their local store is one of those reopening now.

Nectar cardholders enjoy better conversion rates on foreign currency, while no commission is charged when cash is changed. What’s more, Sainsbury’s said that if holidays have to be cancelled due to the pandemic, travellers can return the travel money at the exchange rate purchased.

Jason King, customer director at Sainsbury’s bank, said: “We’re delighted to welcome back travel money customers online and to our stores. Whether it’s buying currency for a holiday abroad, selling back any extra from your trip or sending money to friends and family overseas with Western Union, we’re open and ready to support however you like to get your currency.”

Holiday hopes

Millions of us will be dreaming wistfully of the prospect of a proper summer holiday abroad, though there are currently just 12 nations on the government’s ‘green’ list of countries, meaning that no quarantine period is required upon your return.

What’s more, the government has been accused of delivering “mixed messages” over how people should view travelling to countries on the ‘amber’ list, Ministers initially suggested that travel was allowed to these destinations to see family and friends, though the Prime Minister later emphasised that these journeys should be avoided unless they were “essential”.

There have also been reports of holidaymakers ‘hoarding’ bookings, by snapping up spots in British hotels which they can then cancel later on should international travel be possible.

Even if travel overseas is possible, it’s open to question how many Brits will actually want to do it. A study by GoCompare found that only 13% of us are comfortable with the idea of foreign holidays this year.

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Sainsbury's - Hornchurch Station - Opening Hours & Store Details

Sainsbury's Local is situated within easy reach at 2 Suttons Lane,, about a 0.68 mile distance south of the centre of Hornchurch ( not far from Hornchurch Station ). This supermarket is beneficial for the people of Emerson Park, South Hornchurch, Hornchurch Town Centre, Elm Park, Doggett's Corner, Corbets Tey, Maybank Lodge & Genotin Mews and Upminster. Today (Thursday), business hours begin at 7:00 am and end at 11:00 pm. Please see this page for the specifics on Sainsbury's Hornchurch Station, including the working times, address, product ranges and additional details.

Getting Here - Suttons Lane,, Hornchurch

Sainsbury's Local is situated in a convenient position close to the crossroads of Dawes Avenue and Suttons Lane, in Hornchurch, Essex.

Just a 1 minute trip from Winifred Avenue, Station Lane, Latimer Drive and Standen Avenue; a 5 minute drive from Upminster Road, Hornchurch Road or Bevan Way Roundabout; or a 12 minute drive time from Roneo Link and Rainham Road.

If you plan to use Satellite Navigation devices, enter postcode RM12 6RJ.

You can catch the buses to St George's Hospital, Vaughan Avenue, Hail & Ride Vaughan Avenue and Hornchurch Station. You can take services: 193, 256 and 652.

The tube runs every day to Hornchurch Station (710 ft), Upminster Bridge Station (4700 ft) and Upminster Station (1.51 mi away). Take the District line.

The train runs to Emerson Park Station (1.24 mi), Upminster Station (1.59 mi) and Gidea Park Station (2.39 mi away). Catch the C2C, TfL Rail or London Overground lines.

On foot there is Harrow Lodge Park, Ingrebourne Valley Local Nature Reserve, Abbs Cross Academy, Hornchurch Country Park, Sanders School and Scotts Primary School.

Sainsbury's Locations Nearby Hornchurch

There is currently a total number of 3 Sainsbury's stores operational in Hornchurch, Essex. You are never far from one more Sainsbury's branch! You can find other locations at:

• Hornchurch, High Street (0.72 miles away)
• Hornchurch, Elm Park (0.87 miles away)
• Romford, The Brewery (2.27 miles away)

For more Sainsbury's go to this page with a full list of all locations near Hornchurch .

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Are you struggling because of high interest rates? Sky News is keen to hear from people who are due to refix their mortgages this year or are on a variable rate or tracker mortgage or trying to get on the housing ladder. 

Email us your stories at  [email protected]  - or WhatsApp us  here .

The Fed has issued its latest policy statement, announcing it will keep interest rates at the same level. 

It did note inflation has eased over the past year, and it is still leaning towards eventual reductions in borrowing costs. 

However it pointed out recent disappointing inflation readings, suggesting moves towards more balance in the economy had stalled. 

If you're wondering why we're telling you this, it's because there is a link between the Fed's interest rate and the Bank of England's base rate. 

The interplay between the two can affect the value of the pound and currency alternatives such a gold.

Market expectations for the UK base rate are often heavily influenced by what's going on in the US. 

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The hours of sewage dumping were spread across 23,000 separate incidents.

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Shares in luxury carmaker Aston Martin have plummeted as much as 14% today after it announced bigger than expected losses. 

Aston Martin revealed adjusted pre-tax losses of £111m for the first three months of the year, compared with £57m a year earlier. 

Analysts had expected a loss of £93m. 

The losses were due to higher finance costs and the timings of its car launches.

B&Q is introducing plastic plant pot recycling stations at more than 100 of its stores across the UK. 

Customers will be able to drop off their unwanted pots in store so they can be recycled and turned into new planters. 

B&Q's 100% recycled plastic Blacksmith Planters will be available in stores for £4. 

UK supermarkets could soon see a "healthier" version of white bread, according to scientists.

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Peas, beans and oats could be added to wheat flour to boost its nutritional value.

The research project has been funded by Innovate UK, the UK's national innovation agency.

Parents taking their kids to Taylor Swift concerts this summer might be worried their lack of knowledge will leave them feeling a bit left out.

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That's the promise of a new college course ahead of the biggest pop star in the world hitting the UK in June.

The 7 May course, which is run by the  Glasgow Cylde College and is free, will give members of the public a jam-packed session that will leave them ready for the singer's upcoming  Eras Tour.

Those who enrol in a one-off college masterclass will learn about the pop star's music, set lists, crowd chants and even her "evolving wardrobe and hairstyles".

A statement on the college website reads: "Ahead of her hugely anticipated arrival, Glasgow Clyde College is offering a one time-only masterclass aimed at preparing parents and plus ones of Taylor superfans, providing the full Love Story on all things Eras Tour to help them have the best night of their lives.

"From set lists and crowd chants to need-to-know information on each Era, the masterclass, which is being delivered by a Taylor Swift expert, will give people a whistle-stop lesson that'll leave them ready for the gig."

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The cocoa market is in a particularly turbulent period, with the price of the ingredient falling to its lowest level in a month. 

It comes after prices reached their highest peaks in more than four decades earlier in the year, making it reportedly more expensive than copper. 

Traders had been betting on an acute supply shortage driven by poor harvests in West Africa. 

However, the rally made it more expensive to maintain positions and prompted traders to pull out of the market - leaving the product vulnerable to big price swings. 

The price has now fallen by 16% since the end of last week, offering some relief to chocolate makers/eaters.

The fast food giant has revealed its chefs have created a "larger, satiating burger" in a bid to boost sales, according to Bloomberg. 

The mega-sized burger is reportedly designed to attract customers who want more filling patties. 

It will be introduced in certain markets first to test its appeal. 

McDonald's unveiled plans in December that bosses hope will boost growth by focusing on core menu items. 

The chain has seen sluggish sales, partly due to its perceived support of Israel in Middle East and Muslim-majority markets. 

McDonald's has denied taking any position in the ongoing conflict and said it is not responsible for the actions of its franchisees.

So far, it has launched an ad campaign highlighting what it says are improvements to its Big Mac, quarter pounder with cheese and double cheeseburger.

This is apparently the first time in the company's 84-year history that it has made changes to its classic burgers.

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Discovering a hole in your favourite pair of jeans or a rip in your well-worn cosy jumper is certainly irritating - but it doesn't mean those items are destined for the bin. 

In fact, ethical fashion campaigners say that's the last place your items should be going. There is usually plenty you can do to repair them - or even to avoid damage in the first place. That way, you can keep your best-loved pieces in your wardrobe for years to come. 

Katrina Caspelich, from fair fashion campaign Remake, takes the Money blog through what you can do...

Store your clothes better

Clean them before storing them: Always ensure that clothes are clean before storing them. Launder or dry clean them according to the care instructions on the label. Stains and dirt can attract insects and cause fabric deterioration over time.

Use breathable storage containers: Opt for breathable storage containers such as cotton canvas bags or boxes instead of plastic bins. This allows air circulation and prevents moisture build up, which can lead to mould and mildew.

Avoid direct sunlight: Store clothes in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Sunlight can cause colours to fade and weaken fabric fibres over time.

Hang clothes properly: Invest in quality hangers that provide adequate support to garments. Use padded or wooden hangers for delicate items like suits, dresses and knits. Avoid using wire hangers, as they can cause garments to lose their shape. Don't hang wet clothes on hangers - they can stretch.

Use garment bags: For long-term storage of formal wear or seasonal clothing, consider using garment bags to protect items from dust, insects, and moisture.

Rotate clothing: Rotate your wardrobe seasonally to prevent garments from being stored for too long without use. This helps to prevent fabric deterioration and ensures that all pieces are worn regularly.

Avoid overcrowding: Avoid cramming clothes into storage containers or closets. Overcrowding can cause wrinkles, stretching and distortion of fabric fibres. Leave some space between garments to allow for air circulation.

Store leather items properly: Leather garments should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use padded hangers to maintain their shape and avoid folding, as creases can become permanent.

Does how you wash clothes make a difference?

What exactly makes a gentle wash gentle? For delicate fabrics, you should always use cool to lukewarm water. (Hot water isn't needed unless you are concerned about bacteria and diseases like COVID-19). 

Pro tip: Be wary of wringing out your wet clothes. It can seriously alter the shape of your garments.

Other options

Wash your stuff less. The only clothes that should always be washed after one wear are underwear and sweaty clothes. Most garments worn regularly should be okay to wear two to three times before washing. Unless your denim has a bad habit of stretching out, experts say you should wash them after three or four wears so they age better. You can also throw them in the freezer to kill bacteria.

Spot clean your clothes. To clean a spot, start by removing any excess spillage and blot away as much moisture as possible with a paper towel or hand towel. NO RUBBING. Use some stain remover or gentle detergent on just the stained spot. Let it air dry or use cool air to speed up the process.

Air dry. Hang your clothes outside, Italian style. For heavier items that could stretch when hanging, lay them out flat on a surface to dry.

When should you dry clean?

Read the care tags! Don't be so quick to adhere to every garment's dry clean only tag - there's lots of chemicals involved that lurk on dry-cleaned wool, cotton and polyester. Plus, lots of brands put those tags on when they lack confidence in our ability to properly and gently wash our clothes.

If it is made of wool, linen, silk, cotton or cashmere - which is likely a majority of your closet - these fabrications can handle gentle hand washes so long as you pre-treat and single wash anything with stains, as well as wash items in groups determined by fabrication and colour.

If you aren't 100% sure what exactly a garment is made of, you can always test a little spot under the sink water to see if you get a ton of colour bleeding, warping or shrinkage before going all in.

If your garment has any fancy embellishments, flocking or beads attached by glue then you should probably take it to the cleaners if it's not just in need of a little spot clean.

Pro tip: When you find yourself at the dry cleaners, you can try asking for alternatives like a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning, which uses pressurized CO2 mixed with other gentle cleaning liquids as opposed to perc.  Another option is requesting a wet cleaning method , a wash that resembles a normal washing machine but utilises special soaps and conditioners for an extra gentle wash.

How do you know when a broken item is repairable, or when it's no longer usable?

It's important to always assess the extent of the damage. Small tears, missing buttons, loose hems or minor stains are usually repairable with basic sewing skills or by taking them to a tailor. 

Considering the condition of the fabric is also important. For example, if the fabric is in good shape apart from the damaged area, it may be worth repairing. 

However, if the fabric is severely worn out or faded in multiple places, it may not be worth repairing. Also, some types of damage such as large holes, extensive fraying or irreparable stains may render the garment unusable or not cost-effective to repair. 

Finally, it's important to consider the sentimental value of the item. If the piece holds sentimental value or is a high-quality piece, you may just want to hold on to it and invest in repairs.

If the item is no longer usable, you could upcycle or repurpose it. Get creative and turn the item into something new. Some ideas include turning old jeans into shorts, using fabric scraps for quilting or crafts, or transforming a worn-out tee into a cleaning rag. 

Donation is another option. If the clothing item is still in decent condition despite the damage, consider donating it to a local charity or thrift store as some organisations accept damaged clothing for recycling or repurposing.

Finally, look for textile recycling programmes in your area. Many communities have textile recycling centres or programmes that accept old clothing, even if it's damaged, to be recycled into new textiles or other products.

How about shoes?

Like clothing, extending the wear of your shoes requires proper care and maintenance. Some ideas include rotating your shoes between different pairs of shoes every day to allow each pair to air out and recover their shape between wears. 

Clean your shoes regularly to remove dust, dirt and stains. 

It's also a good idea to apply waterproofing spray to protect your shoes from water, stains, snow and other environmental damage. Like clothing, it's important to attend to any signs of damage or wear as soon as possible, replacing worn-out soles, repairing loose stitching, and fixing damaged heels to prevent further deterioration. Definitely consider taking your shoes to a professional cobbler for these regular repairs! 

By Connor Sephton , news reporter

Bitcoin has suffered its biggest monthly loss since June 2022 - amid signs that market euphoria is starting to cool.

The world's biggest cryptocurrency saw its price plunge by almost 15% in April.

Even though we're just 12 hours into a brand-new month, Bitcoin is continuing to fall further.

This digital asset is often valued in dollars rather than pounds - and certain price points tend to have psychological significance for traders.

Over the past few weeks, Bitcoin had successfully managed to avoid a big fall under $60,000 (about £48,000).

But all of that changed in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

After the $60,000 threshold crumbled, a sharp drop to $57,000 soon followed.

So... with Bitcoin down 7% over the past 24 hours, what happens next?

Well - traders are now engaged in what can best be described as an arm wrestle.

If Bitcoin manages to hold stable around $57,000, its value may start to recover.

But if selling pressure grows as American investors start to wake up and see what's happened, further declines are to be expected.

Bitcoin has now fallen by 22% since hitting an all-time high of $73,750 in March - which technically puts this cryptocurrency in a bear market.

However, avid enthusiasts will insist this is nothing more than a healthy correction, and Bitcoin's longer-term prospects are good.

One thing is clear: this is a volatile asset, and investors should only put in whatever they can afford to lose.

In what seems to be becoming a daily occurrence, four more lenders have announced mortgage rate rises.

Halifax, BM Solutions and Virgin are all doing so for the second time in around a week. They're joined by Nottingham Building Society.

Halifax are increasing rates on purchase products by up to 0.2%; BM Solutions by up to 0.24%. These begin tomorrow.

Virgin increased rates on products between 0.08% and 0.2% yesterday evening, while Nottingham has lifted rates this morning by up to 0.25%.

Mortgage rates have spiked in the last two weeks as financial markets have moved from pricing in a base rate cut in June to thinking it will come in August. Expectations of three cuts this year are now two.

The backdrop is sticky inflation in the US - and concern the global and domestic battle against rising prices isn't over yet.

Skipton had actually announced some decreases - but any optimism from this proved momentary.

Dariusz Karpowicz, director at Albion Financial Advice, told Newspage: "The atmosphere in the mortgage market is rather grim, with major players like Halifax, BM Solutions, Virgin and Nottingham Building Society repeatedly raising their fixed rates.

"This pattern of frequent rate hikes, sometimes occurring multiple times within a week, is casting a shadow over market sentiment. 

"The anticipated 'spring bounce' is nowhere in sight; instead, we're witnessing a continuation of mortgage woes. 

"Higher rates are expected to dampen buyer enthusiasm and potentially delay any positive momentum. 

"As for when borrowers can expect relief, it hinges on broader economic stabilisation. For now, the outlook remains cautious and subdued."

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