GWK Travelex review

You can order foreign banknotes online from a range of more than 50 popular currencies. You then choose a collection moment and pick up the order in person at a branch before you travel.

You can collect at more than 40 shops across the Netherlands. Locations include major railway stations, Amsterdam Centrum, Schiphol, Rotterdam and Eindhoven Airport, including Schiphol Plaza before customs.

The Travelex Money Card holds up to 22 currencies for spending abroad. You manage the balance around the clock through the Travelex Money App, where you can also freeze the card or view card details.

You can buy an environmental sticker directly in a shop without ordering in advance. It is only available for Dutch registrations, so vehicles with Belgian plates are not covered.

The service is aimed at customers in the Netherlands who collect in person. Ordering is completed online in Dutch or English, while pickup takes place at airports, stations and popular centres.

Foreign cash can be collected in the Netherlands ahead of a journey, which means no need to search for a cash machine after a long flight. Pickup can happen shortly before departure or weeks earlier, depending on what suits the traveller. Because card payments can be disrupted in some regions abroad, carrying some notes is a practical backup for many travellers.