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Jersey Post provides a range of travel currency services that ensure you always receive a great deal on your travel money, regardless of destination or time of year.

Order online -  Order up to £750 worth of foreign currency online and have it safely delivered, free of charge to any local address  with our tracked and signed service . Plus, you can enjoy delivery the next working day when you order before 3pm. Alternatively, collect from our Broad Street or Rue des Pres post offices.

Any multiple individual orders with amounts totalling more than £750 will not be processed until our team in Broad Street have physically seen and verified both photographic ID (drivers licence/passport) and a separate proof of address - if you need to purchase more than £750, please come and speak to us in branch.

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Select the currency you would like to purchase and enter the amount in £ to buy. Minimum purchase amount is £50, maximum online purchase of £750.

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What identification paperwork do I need to purchase travel currency?

 Photographic ID must be presented at the post office counter. The forms of ID we accept are listed below as long as they are valid and original:

• YOTI (below £750)
• Current  Driving Licence (providing it bears a photograph and the holder’s signature).
• National Identity Cards. (Except UK National ID cards will not be a valid form of identification, all other national ID cards are valid).

If your transaction exceeds the sterling equivalent of £750, a separate proof of current permanent residential address is also needed. 

• Utility bill – telephone bills must be for a landline, mobile phone bills alone are not permissible*
• Correspondence from central government or agency*          
• Bank or Credit card statement*          
• National Identity Card (only valid as a proof of address if passport or driving licence is provided as separate ID document).          
• Employer’s confirmation of employee address (on original headed note paper)*.          
• Jersey Telecoms Telephone Directory (Or the Online Directory), this can be accessed through the Intranet.

*These documents must be dated within the last three months

Can I buy/collect my travel currency from any post office, or do I have to come to Broad Street?

Collection can be arranged free of charge for either Broad Street or Rue des Pres post offices if the order is made online.

Parcel Locker customer?  If you're a Broad Street parcel locker customer, sign in to your Jersey Post account (or register for free), manually enter your address and add your JPID and we'll deliver it straight to your locker box and notify you when it's ready to collect.

Below is a full list of which post offices stock which currencies:

Is the exchange rate at your ATM, the same as the in-store and online rate for Euros and Dollars?

We offer the same exchange rates for Euros and Dollars at our counters, online and at our Broad Street ATM, Bank Charges may apply so please speak to your bank for more information.

Is there a limit on how much travel currency I can purchase in one transaction?

Yes, online you can only purchase £750 worth of currency per transaction. If you make an additional transaction and the total number of transactions equates to more than £750, we will be unable to deliver the currency to you and you will need to visit Broad Street post office with photographic ID and a separate proof of address is also required.

Over the counter there is a limit of £20,000, however, any transaction over the value of £7,500 will require additional due diligence including the source of funds and why the currency is needed.

Why don’t you accept USD $100 bills for foreign currency exchange?

We cannot accept USD $100 bills because our suppliers do not take them from us. Since we can't return these notes, we are unable to accept them from customers.

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Jersey Currency: Your Definitive Money Guide

• Jersey Currency: Your Definitive Money…

We didn’t realise how many questions people had about what currency they use in Jersey, we’ve pulled together a huge long list of them to hopefully help you before you travel.

We’ve summarised them into three main categories; before you travel, when you’re in Jersey and when you get home.  If we haven’t answered your questions then let us know and we’ll add it to the guide.

Before you visit Jersey, we’ve got your pre-holiday questions covered…

What is the currency for jersey, can you use british pounds in jersey, can i use sterling on holiday in jersey, are euros accepted in jersey, can you use scottish sterling in jersey.

• Find out the history of the Jersey currency

Everything you need to know when you’ve arrived on holiday…

Do they have atms in jersey where are they, are there banks in jersey, what do jersey pound notes look like, do they have their own jersey notes, what is jersey money, does jersey have its own coins, is the island of jersey tax free, do you pay vat when in jersey, things to buy in jersey – here’s our recommendations, is it expensive to buy things in jersey, arrived back home and find you’ve got some left over money in your pocket….

• Can you use Jersey pounds in England?

Where can I exchange Jersey notes?

Is jersey currency valid in england, can i change jersey notes and coins in the uk.

• Is Jersey pounds legal tender in UK?

In Jersey their currency is sterling, but the island does have its own money, called the Jersey pound.  Interestingly it’s one of the last places that you’ll find a pound note (as the UK did away with the pound note back in 1988 to be replaced with the pound coin) Whilst the Jersey pound notes and coins look a little different they are in fact worth the same. During your time in Jersey, you’ll be given Jersey money as change when you’re out and about or shopping, but English money can be used across the island.

You can use Bank of England notes in Jersey as they are legal tender, alongside the Guernsey  pound  and Scottish banknotes.  This is great news for everyone looking to holiday or take a short break to Jersey as you don’t need to change your money before you go, or loose out to any exchange rates.  The pound is worth a pound in Jersey!

Jersey accept all sterling as their currency is also sterling.  So whatever Bank of England Notes or coins you have in your piggy bank you can spend them in Jersey.  A pound sterling in Jersey = £1 or 100 pence just like in the UK.  Interestingly though the Jersey notes do not have sterling on them like the Scottish notes.  We’d suggest taking some sterling cash with you.

You can try! Because Jersey has a lot of visitors from France via St Malo then some shops and restaurants do accept Euros as payment.  Remember because they are not in the UK, they are not in the euro zone either so best take your pounds and pence to spend!  Plus your likely to receive a poor rate of exchange by using Euros as payment, which can make your holiday more expensive.

We would recommend changing it to English notes before you travel. You’ll probably find some shops understand what Scottish currency is, but in others it might cause you problems when paying.  The last thing you want is to have to get into a discussion over whether it is legal currency, which it is. If it is no problem for you to get hold of standard UK notes it could well save you lots of problems.

When you are in Jersey, most cash machines are grouped together in pairs.  One labelled ‘Sterling’ and the other ‘Jersey pound’ which will distribute the currency you require.  Most ATM’s if not labelled will distribute Jersey currency, so don’t withdrawal large amounts of cash if you aren’t going to spend it in Jersey.  It depends on your bank, but you shouldn’t be charged for cash withdrawals whilst you are in Jersey. Remember that most places you can use a credit card.  There are plenty of ATM machines around the island, so no need to worry about running out of cash.

There are currently 27 banks operating in Jersey, most of them can be found in the capital St Helier.

The  pound  is the currency of Jersey, Channel Islands.  However Jersey is in the currency union with the UK, and it’s important to note that the Jersey pound is not a separate currency but is an issue of banknotes by the States of Jersey denominated in pound sterling.  This is the same way banknotes are issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland.  It can be exchanged on par with other sterling coinage and notes.

Before you head off to Jersey here is what Jersey notes look like.  They are similar to the sterling notes, but a little more colourful.  Like British Sterling they have denominations of £5, £10, £20, £50 with the only difference being the £1 note.  They have ‘States of Jersey’ written across the top of them.

When you are in Jersey, we’d recommend trying to spend all your Jersey money as its harder to get rid of when you return to the UK.  The notes are rarely accepted in the UK, but you can spend the coins as these usually go undetected in car park machines or self service checkouts.

When you are in Jersey you’ll notice that they have their own coins.  They are the same as the sterling coins you use back in the UK.  The coins can be used in the UK, as they generally get mixed up in circulation with other sterling currency.  So don’t worry if you return home with some odd change in your pocket! When you’re visiting Jersey, see if you can collect a bailiwick of jersey 20p, bailiwick of jersey 10p, bailiwick of jersey 5p and a bailiwick of jersey 2p

This is somewhat of a myth, as Jersey is not tax-free. The states of Jersey government raises public revenue from those living in the island via income tax and by duties paid on goods (5% goods and services tax (GST)).  However, if you are thinking of value added tax (VAT) then the good news is that this is not charged in Jersey or Guernsey, and in fact all of the other Channel Islands.

Did you know…  that for visitors travelling by air, you might just be able to claim back GST on single purchases of selected goods which cost more than £300.  You can get your refund form stamped at Jersey airport prior to leaving, however not all shops and retailers are part of the GST refund scheme for visitors so we’d recommend checking with the store prior to making your purchase.

Jersey along with the other Channel Islands is completely VAT free, which means you should definitely go shopping whilst you are there on holiday.

From a locals perspective here are the top tips… buy electrical, jewellery, perfume, alcohol, wine, and make up when you are in the islands – or take advantage of some great duty free deals when you fly over or come by sea.  Things to avoid mainly consist of high street brand name that you’ll find in the UK as then tend to charge the same price as if you were shopping back home.  Don’t go looking for a bargain in M&S or Next!

It’s a question we get asked all the time.  No any destination can be expensive depending on the time of year you travel, how you get there, and of course where you stay.  Here are a five tips to help you keep the cost of visiting the island down…

• Don’t travel during school or peak dates.
• Consider staying in the Jersey hostel , it’s got fantastic reviews and is great value for money.
• Go by ferry and as a foot passenger, you can pretty much travel all around the island on the bus when you get there.
• Book early and get some great discounts on accommodation and travel.

Can you use jersey pounds in England?

The Jersey notes are not deemed legal tender in the United Kingdom but are legal currency, so creditors and traders may accept them if they so choose.  However, in reality this means that most staff who work in stores wont have ever seen a Jersey note, which generally means they will refuse to take them as payment.

Due to the fact that Jersey notes are not legal tender in the UK but are a legal currency, it Is therefore up to the bank or trader whether or not they will accept them.  Your best bet is to take it into your bank and ask them to change your jersey notes for you.  The reasons some banks don’t accept them is that have to pay the state of Jersey for the tender.

No unfortunately not, because the Channel Islands along with the Isle of Man are only crown dependencies of the UK.  Meaning they have their own legislative and taxation systems and they are responsible for issuing their own coins and banknotes.  Like the coins in the UK, they bear the portrait of the Queen. However despite this, they are only legal tender within the crown dependencies themselves.

Travel Tip! If you have a few notes left over, put them on eBay and make double your money from collectors around the world.

Most banks will exchange your Jersey notes when you arrive back in the UK, although some people have started saying some banks have refused so best to try and spend them before you leave.  Coins are less of a problem, because they are the same size as UK sterling you’ll be able to use them in vending machines, car parking or self service checkouts at the supermarket.  Remember that the Jersey pound is worth a pound, so don’t be tempted to let websites offer you less just to get rid of your Jersey currency.

Travel Tip!  The Foreign Exchange Desk in Jersey airport will allow you to change £30 Jersey money into £30 English sterling.

Is Jersey Pounds legal tender in UK?

This is a hot topic online, but just because they print their own notes and our Bank of England notes are accepted as tender, their notes are not legal tender over here in the UK mainland.  Only Bank of England notes are legal tender in England and Wales (not Scottish as everyone else thinks) However it is a legal currency and if a retailers wish to accept it they may, but they are not obliged to.  This is explained in detail on the  Bank of England  website if you require further information.

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Next-day delivery gives you one less thing to sort out before you travel.

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• Order online by 3pm for free next working day delivery at home or collection from a branch .
• Get a wide range of currencies, including popular ones like U.S. dollars and euros.
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1.Log on and select  more actions  followed by  Account Information and Benefits.

2.Scroll down and select  Travel then click on Order travel money.

3.Select the currency you'd like to buy. Then enter the amount you want.

4.Review your quote. If you're happy, select delivery type.

5.Choose your delivery option. We can send your order to your home address, or to the majority of our branches.

6.Select your payment option on the payment details page. 

7.Confirm you’ve read the terms and conditions. Then select  Confirm order.

8.Once completed, you'll see a success message. Your order will then be ready for you, as explained here.

1. Log on, select the More menu followed by Travel . Then choose Order travel money .

2. Select the currency you'd like to buy. Then enter the amount you want.

3. Review your quote. If you're happy, choose Select delivery .

4. Select your delivery option. We can send your order to your home address, or to the majority of our branches.

5. Choose your payment option on the payment details page.

6. Confirm you’ve read the terms and conditions. Then select Confirm order .

7. Once completed, you'll see a success message with your order reference number. Your order will then be ready for you, as  explained here .

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You can visit your nearest branch to buy travel money. If you need travel money fast, you can get euros and U.S. dollars instantly over the counter.

At the moment, you can't order travel money by phone. 

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The minimum amount you can order is £200 and the maximum is £3,000. You can make multiple orders, up to the value of £7,500 in a single day.

We'll provide your order in whatever denominations are available. For example, if you order $500 you may receive this in any combination of notes.

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We can deliver your travel money to your home address. This must be in the British mainland or Northern Ireland and the address on your account.

We use Royal Mail Special Delivery . The delivery needs a signature.

You can also have your order delivered to the majority of our branches and collect it from there.

You can't collect travel money or sell it back at a counter-free branch.

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For home delivery.

Place your order by 3pm on a working day for next-day delivery. Home delivery will take place before 1pm on the next working day. The delivery needs a signature.

If you place an order after this time, delivery will take place on the second working day. For example, if you order on a Saturday, delivery takes place on Tuesday.

To collect from a branch

Place your order by 3pm on a working day for next-day collection. You can collect your order from the majority of our branches after 1pm on the next working day.

If you place an order after this time, you can collect it on the second working day. For example, if you order on a Saturday, the money will be available on Tuesday.

Cut-off times and working days

Next-day delivery cut-off times apply to working days. Working days are Monday to Friday. Saturday, Sunday, bank and public holidays are not working days.  If Monday is a bank holiday, delivery will take place on the next working day.

Please note – once you’ve confirmed your order, we can’t change your delivery address or day.

We send home delivery orders using  Royal Mail Special Delivery . Royal Mail’s Special Delivery conditions apply. Copies of these are available from Royal Mail on request.

Different timescales may apply to Scotland and Northern Ireland. We may not be able to guarantee deliveries to certain remote areas within the United Kingdom. 

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No, we don’t charge commission and there are no fees. Deliveries to your home address or a Lloyds Bank branch are completely free of charge.

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You can take leftover travel money to one of our branches with a counter service . We’ll buy them back from you based on the exchange rate on that day. This rate may have changed since you bought your travel money. If the amount is too low, we won't be able to buy it back. We may not be able to buy back some currencies or Travellers' Cheques.

We may stop buying back certain foreign currency bank notes and travellers cheques at any time and without notice.

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You can’t cancel your order once you’ve confirmed it. You can exchange your money back to Pounds Sterling (GBP) at one of our branches with a counter service once you’ve received it.

Orders sent to a branch are kept there for 10 working days from the delivery date you chose. After that date we'll cancel your order and return it to the processing centre.

We refund cancelled and returned orders at the buy-back exchange rate of the day we process them. This means you'll usually receive back less than you originally paid. Refunds can take up to two weeks to reach your account. If you would like an immediate refund, please visit a branch.

Important information about travel money

We send home delivery orders using Royal Mail Special Delivery . Royal Mail’s Special Delivery conditions apply. Copies of these are available from Royal Mail on request.

Different timescales may apply to Scotland and Northern Ireland. We may not be able to guarantee deliveries to certain remote areas within the United Kingdom. We can only deliver to the British mainland and Northern Ireland and it must be to the cardholder’s billing address.

We refund cancelled and returned orders at the buy-back exchange rate of the day we process them. This means you'll usually receive back less than you originally paid. Refunds can take up to two weeks to reach your account. If you would like an immediate refund please visit a branch.

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Wide range of foreign currencies.

We offer a wide range of foreign currencies in our Bureaux, with more available to order online. It is easy to compare travel money with M&S Bank. See footnote * *

As well as the euro and US dollar , our range includes currencies such as the UAE dirham, Bulgarian lev , Turkish lira , Thai baht and Mexican peso .

Travel money sale now on!

Click & Collect sale on euro and US dollar available until 11 April 2023.

£150 minimum order. Exchange rates will still fluctuate daily during the sale period, but you’ll receive the best rate applicable on the date your order is placed. Rates shown when placing your order are sale rates. Offer subject to availability, buy back not included. Cancellation fee and full T&Cs apply.

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• Order between £150 and £2,500
• Euro and US dollars available to order and collect in over 450 stores *
• Order and collect euro , US dollars , Turkish lira , New Zealand dollar , Australian dollar , Thai baht , Canadian dollar , South African rand and UAE dirham, from our Bureau the same day

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To get an even better exchange rate on euro and US dollar , use our Click & Collect service. Pay now and lock in today's rate, then collect from a store at a time convenient for you.

CHANGE4CHANGE

If you would like to donate your unused foreign currency to charity we have Change4Change collection boxes in our Bureaux, with all the money we collect going to Breast Cancer Now. Since 2007, we have raised over £630,000 for the charity via your Change4Change donations.

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Travel money buy-back service

When your holiday is over, we'll buy back your leftover holiday money at the buy-back rate on the day you return it to the Bureau de Change. That's all unused notes in any denomination we sell.

Find out more about M&S Travel Money Buy Back service

If you would like to donate your unused foreign currency to charity we have Change4Change collection boxes in our Bureau stores, with all the money we collect going to Breast Cancer Now. Since 2007, we have raised over £630,000 for the charity via your Change4Change donations.

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When your holiday is over, we'll buy back your leftover holiday money at the buy-back rate on the day you return it to the bureau de change. That's all unused notes in any denomination we sell. Proof of purchase may be required so please retain your receipt, just in case.

Up to 55 days' interest-free credit when purchasing with an M&S Credit Card See footnote ** **

Representative example: based on an assumed credit limit of £1,200, our 24.9% rate per annum (variable) for purchases gives a representative rate of 24.9% APR (variable). Credit is subject to status.

No cash advance fee when M&S Travel Money is purchased using an M&S Credit Card.

What you'll need to bring

To collect foreign currency you've purchased online, you will need:

• A valid UK photographic driving licence, passport or EU national identity card (Romanian & Greek National ID Cards are not accepted)
• Your card you used to place your order - both ID and payment card must have the same name
• Your order number (this can be found on your confirmation email)

To purchase foreign currency in one of our Bureaux, you will need:

• A valid UK photographic driving licence, passport or EU national identity card - both ID and payment card must have the same name

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Our guide explains how much money you can take abroad.

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Using your credit card abroad

Going on holiday? Get to grips with how you can use a credit card outside of the UK.

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If you are concerned about having your passport or credit card skimmed whilst abroad learn more about RFID technology.

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Discover what factors contribute to the exchange rates that you see today.

How to budget for long term travel

Going on a long-term trip? Read our guide on how to budget successfully to ensure you have the most memorable time possible.

Visiting a Christmas market?

Learn more about the many Christmas markets across Europe.

Frequently asked questions

Can i use a credit card to purchase travel money.

Yes, you can use a credit card to purchase travel money. However, please check with your card provider as they may apply fees or charges e.g. cash advance fees or other fees.

Our Bureaux accept the majority of UK issued major credit cards.

How much cash can I travel with?

You can learn more about taking cash in and out of Great Britain and declaring cash by visiting gov.uk .

Should I get foreign currency before I travel?

Buying your travel money before you travel can be an important part of pre-holiday preparation. You can use our Currency Converter to get the latest exchange rates across worldwide holiday destinations.

Where can I collect M&S Travel Money from?

You can collect M&S Travel Money from over 100 bureaux de change or from over 350 stores nationwide. You can find your nearest M&S Bureau de Change using our Bureau Finder .

Where can I get the best exchange rate?

Exchange rates change on a regular basis and vary depending on the currency you order. At M&S Bank, we offer our best rates for euro and US dollar via the Click & Collect service, where you can order your currency and collect from the next day in an M&S location local to you. If you order online before 4pm, you can collect the same day. For all other currencies, check our website for more information.

How much travel money can I order?

For orders placed via Click & Collect, there is a minimum £150 order and maximum of £2,500. For Bureau de Change walk-ups, there is no minimum order.

How do I confirm my Travel Money purchase using my M&S Credit Card?

There are three ways to verify your payments - you can use our M&S Banking App, a one-time passcode via text message or by using a card reader to verify your payment. Use our how-to videos or step-by-step guides to find out more.

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Currency in Jersey GBP - Things to know

Foreign exchange guide to Jersey and the Pound Sterling

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What currency is used in Jersey?

The official currency of Jersey (country code: JE) is the Pound Sterling , with symbol £ and currency code GBP.

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Things to know about the Pound Sterling

The British pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom. It is represented by the symbol "£" and is abbreviated as GBP (Great Britain Pound).

Contributing to around 13% of all foreign exchange deals, the pound, or sterling, is the world’s fourth most traded currency.

Reputedly, sterling is 1200 years old. It is said that Anglo-Saxon traders used silver pennies in the eighth century called ‘sterlings’, 240 of which would equal one pound in weight.

Due to its membership of the European Union (at the time of the euro's introduction in 1999), Britain could have adopted the euro as its currency, however the British government opted against this because it wanted to retain monetary policy independence and because it perceived euro adoption as offering only small economic benefits.

In recent years, the most significant event to affect sterling’s valuation was the UK’s vote to leave the European Union on June 24th 2016 – a day on which the exchange rate for GBP/USD fell by as much as 11%.

In the past two decades, the pound’s highest valuation against the dollar occurred in November 2007 when GBP/USD reached 2.1161. Its lowest value came in October 2022, when GBP/USD reached 1.11.

The British are more focussed on their currency exchange rate than are the citizens of most other countries, along with perhaps the Australians and Canadians. This is may be due to the open and trading nature of the UK economy and also due to their love of travel to the nearby 'continent' and further afield.

The pound Sterling banknotes and coins

The physical currency consists of coins and banknotes. The coins come in denominations of 1 pence (p), 2 pence (p), 5 pence (p), 10 pence (p), 20 pence (p), 50 pence (p), and £1 and £2.

The banknotes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20, and £50. The banknotes feature images of famous British historical figures, such as Queen Elizabeth II, William Shakespeare, and Jane Austen. The design of the currency is constantly being updated, so the physical appearance of the coins and banknotes may vary slightly over time.

Travel money for Jersey

Save money and time by Ordering your Pounds Sterling online from Travelex, you get better rates and can pick up the GBP cash locally or even on travel day at the airport.

Another popular option is to use a Pre-paid Travel Card . Your Debit/Credit Card provider will charge you 2% from market mid-rate, but your bank may also charge an extra 3% as an “Overseas Transaction Charge” plus “Overseas ATM” fees for withdrawing cash.

For card purchases if offered a choice of currencies always select to Pay in Pounds Sterling otherwise you may get much worst exchange rates.

Travel Ideas and Money Tips for Jersey

Describe Jersey for travelers and expats

For travelers, Jersey is a great destination for its beaches, hiking, and scenic views. For expats, Jersey is an ideal place to live because of its low cost of living, friendly people, and great quality of life.

Best things to do and see in Jersey

There are a number of excellent things to do and see in Jersey. Visitors may wish to spend time exploring the island's beaches, hiking through its lush countryside, or visiting its many historical and cultural attractions. Additionally, Jersey makes an excellent base for exploring the rest of the Channel Islands, as well as the nearby coastline of Normandy and Brittany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What currency should i use in jersey.

The domestic currency in Jersey is the Pound Sterling .

What is the Pound Sterling currency code and symbol?

Which countries use the pound sterling.

It is the domestic currency in    United Kingdom ,     Guernsey ,     Isle of Man ,     Jersey and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands .

Is the Pound Sterling a closed currency?

No, the Pound Sterling is freely available and convertible. See guide: What is a closed currency?

What are equivalent amounts of USD and GBP?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for USD to GBP (US dollar to Pound Sterling)*.

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