Travelex Extends Airport, Port and Selfridges Deals as Travel Money Demand Surges

Travelex extends airport, port and Selfridges deals as travel money demand surges, strengthening its reach across Liverpool, Edinburgh, Dover and London ahead of its 50th year.

Travelex extends airport, port and Selfridges deals as travel money demand surges, strengthening its reach across Liverpool, Edinburgh, Dover and London. The foreign exchange company has renewed key partnerships with major travel and retail destinations. Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Edinburgh Airport, DFDS Seaways, Dover Port and London’s Oxford Street Selfridges will continue offering Travelex services.

The move comes as international travel remains an important part of the UK consumer economy. Meanwhile, Travelex is preparing to mark 50 years of operations in 2026. Together, the renewed agreements underline the company’s focus on keeping foreign currency accessible before departure, at transport hubs and throughout the travel journey.

Travelex is reinforcing its position across some of the UK’s busiest travel and retail locations after extending a series of important commercial partnerships.

The foreign exchange specialist has renewed agreements covering Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Edinburgh Airport, DFDS Seaways, Dover Port and Selfridges on London’s Oxford Street. The extensions maintain Travelex’s presence across airports, ferry services, a major UK port and one of the capital’s best-known department stores.

The agreements also come as the company prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.

Liverpool Airport Deal Continues After Record Passenger Year

At Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the renewal follows a particularly strong year for passenger traffic.

The airport handled a record 5.6 million passengers in 2025, making it the busiest year in its operating history. Travelex currently has two stores and 12 ATMs at the airport.

Travellers can purchase major international currencies directly from the airport, collect travel money ordered in advance or use a pre-paid Travelex Travel Money Card.

Lucy O’Shaughnessy, Commercial Director at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, said convenient access to major currencies remains an important part of the passenger experience.

The continued partnership therefore gives travellers several ways to arrange their spending money before or during their journey.

Edinburgh Partnership Extended Until 2030

Travelex has also secured a longer-term agreement at Edinburgh Airport, extending its partnership until 2030.

The company first began operating at the Scottish airport in 2021. Its current footprint includes five stores, a mobile on-the-move kiosk and 12 ATMs.

Services are available across both the airside and landside areas, including arrivals and departures. That positioning allows passengers to access foreign exchange at different stages of their airport journey.

Linsey Jordan, Head of Retail at Edinburgh Airport, said foreign currency access contributes to a smoother start to passengers’ trips.

The Edinburgh renewal gives Travelex a significant presence at another major UK international gateway as outbound and inbound travel continue to shape airport retail demand.

DFDS and Dover Agreements Cover Channel Travellers

The latest contract extensions also reach beyond airports.

Travelex will continue operating euro and pound sterling ATMs on six DFDS Seaways vessels serving routes between Dover and Calais or Dunkirk.

For passengers crossing the Channel, the onboard machines provide access to cash during the journey and add another point at which travellers can obtain currency.

At Dover Port, Travelex has extended its agreement to operate a store in the Eastern Docks Passenger Services Building.

These locations complement the company’s airport network by placing foreign exchange services directly within important international travel infrastructure.

Selfridges Keeps Travelex Presence on Oxford Street

Travelex has also continued its relationship with Selfridges on Oxford Street, one of London’s most prominent retail destinations.

The department store attracts more than 20 million visitors each year, giving the partnership access to a substantial domestic and international customer base.

The renewed agreement reflects a wider shift towards arranging travel money before reaching an airport or other transport hub.

According to Travelex’s Travel Money Report, 92% of people in the UK now purchase travel money before their journey. That trend highlights the continued role of pre-trip foreign exchange despite the growing availability of digital and card-based payment options.

Travelex Targets Convenience Across the Travel Journey

Jacqueline Kelleher, Travelex Managing Director – UK, said the renewed partnerships demonstrate the company’s relationships with major travel gateways and retail destinations.

She also pointed to 2026 as an important year for the business because it marks 50 years of Travelex operations.

The company’s strategy combines traditional cash foreign exchange with card-based travel money services. Its network across airports, ports, ferries and high-street retail locations provides customers with multiple opportunities to access travel funds.

For travellers, the practical significance is straightforward: foreign currency remains available across several points of the journey, from a pre-trip shopping visit to an airport departure or Channel crossing.

What the Renewals Mean for UK Travellers

Travelex’s latest UK partnership renewals show that physical foreign exchange services continue to have a role in modern travel. The company has retained important positions at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Dover Port, DFDS Seaways and Selfridges Oxford Street. These locations cover different stages of the traveller’s journey, while giving customers access to cash, ATMs and card-based travel money.

The reason behind the continued network is largely convenience. Although travellers increasingly rely on cards and mobile payments overseas, many still want access to physical currency before leaving the UK. Travelex’s own research puts pre-trip purchasing at 92%. Therefore, maintaining foreign exchange services at major airports, ports, ferries and retail destinations allows the company to meet that demand where travellers already spend time.

The cause is clear: UK travellers still value convenient access to foreign currency before and during international journeys. The answer is Travelex’s expanded network across airports, ports, ferries and retail destinations. Its renewed deals at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Dover Port, DFDS Seaways and Selfridges ensure travel money remains accessible in high-traffic locations. The reason these partnerships matter is changing traveller behaviour. Digital payments are increasingly common, but cash and dedicated travel cards remain useful overseas. Meanwhile, airports and transport operators benefit from services that support passenger convenience. As Travelex approaches its 50th year, these renewals strengthen its UK footprint.