How to order Gibraltar Pounds
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Order your Gibraltar Pounds online via our click & collect currency service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your local M&S store's bureau de change.
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Buy Gibraltar Pounds in person from a participating M&S store. With locations nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at your convenience.
Why buy Gibraltar Pounds from M&S Travel Money?
Planning a trip to Gibraltar? Get travel-ready with M&S Travel Money. We're on hand to help you get the most out of your Gibraltar Pounds, with:
- Stores open 7 days a week.*
- A choice of collection and buying options.
- A buy back service for you to exchange leftover currency.
*Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Gibraltar Pound currency
The Gibraltar Pound is the official currency and legal tender of Gibraltar. Its currency code is GIP and its symbol is £.
It's pegged to the British Pound Sterling (GBP) at face value. Each Gibraltar Pound is made up of 100 Pennies (p).
GIP is available in both coins and banknotes.
Coins include:
1p (Pennies), 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 (Pound), £2, £5
Banknotes include:
£5, £10, £20, £50, £100 (rarely used)
You can buy Gibraltar Pounds online using M&S Travel Money's click & collect service.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
How to sell Gibraltar Pounds back to M&S Travel Money
Do you have leftover Gibraltar Pounds? We can buy back foreign currency from you.
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Guide to Gibraltar
Perched on the Mediterranean, Gibraltar is home to a unique blend of British heritage, Spanish flair, and Moorish history.
Climb the iconic Rock for incredible panoramic views, explore the vast network of underground tunnels, or meet the cheeky Barbary monkeys roaming the land.
Whether you're a history buff or nature lover, Gibraltar is more than just a trip - it's an experience.
You can check the latest GBP to GIP exchange rate using our currency converter.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use bank cards throughout Gibraltar, especially in tourist hotspots. However, businesses in rural areas are likely to be cash-only. Travelling with cash Travel Money also helps avoid fees, charges, and unfavourable exchanges associated with making credit and debit card payments abroad.
Despite GIP being pegged to GBP, the Gibraltar Pound can't be used in the UK. If you return home with unspent GIP, you can sell them back via M&S Travel Money's currency buy back service.
Gibraltar is an affordable destination to visit, although your budget will be impacted by your travel plans. Check out the current GBP to GIP exchange rate by using our currency converter.
As well as GIP, you can use British Pounds Sterling in Gibraltar, as Bank of England-issued notes and coins are accepted and used alongside locally issued currency. Some businesses occasionally accept Euros, but this shouldn’t be relied on. Scottish and Northern Irish notes aren't typically accepted in Gibraltar.
British nationals don't need a passport to enter Gibraltar. For more information about visas, visit GOV.UK.
It's customary to leave a tip, 5-10% being the standard.
As Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, English is the official language. However, due to its proximity to Spain, many people also speak Spanish.
Gibraltar is typically a safe destination for tourists to visit. However, it's advisable to check government travel advice by visiting GOV.UK.
While Gibraltar offers year-round sun, spring and autumn are considered the best time to visit.
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