How to order Peruvian Soles
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Order your Peruvian Soles online via our click & collect currency service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your local M&S store's bureau de change.
Click & collect Peruvian Soles in just 60 seconds.*
*Subject to availability.
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Buy Peruvian Soles 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 Peruvian Soles from M&S Travel Money?
Heading to Peru? Get travel-ready with M&S Travel Money. We're on hand to help you get the most out of your Peruvian Soles.
- Stores open 7 days a week.**
- A choice of collection and buying options.
- We offer a buy back service for you to exchange leftover currency.
**Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Peruvian Sol currency
The official currency of Peru is the Peruvian Sol, commonly referred to as the Sol. The currency code is PEN and its symbol is S/. The plural form is soles, and each sol is divided into 100 céntimos.
Peruvian currency is available in both coins and banknotes.
Coins include:
5 céntimos, 10 céntimos, 20 céntimos, 50 céntimos, 1 sole, 2 soles, 5 soles
Banknotes include:
10 soles, 20 soles, 50 soles, 100 soles
You can buy Peruvian Sol online using M&S Travel Money's click & collect service in participating locations.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
How to sell Peruvian Soles back to M&S Travel Money
Do you have leftover Peruvian Soles? We can buy back foreign currency from you.
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Guide to Peru
Peru is a unique and beautiful destination, growing more popular with tourists every year. As one of the largest countries in South America, it offers a variety of experiences for every type of traveller.
Explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, visit Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, and indulge in traditional Peruvian dishes - Lima is considered the gastronomic capital of Latin America. For the adventurous, a four-day trek through the Inca Trail awaits.
Whatever you plan to do in Peru, be sure to carry cash in Peruvian Soles, especially in more rural areas.
You can check the latest GBP to PEN exchange rate using our currency converter.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, PEN is the currency code for the Peruvian Sol. The currency was previously known as the Peruvian Nuevo Sol until it was renamed in 2015.
Yes, you can use credit and debit cards in Peru, especially in tourist and urban areas. Businesses in rural areas are more likely to operate on a cash-only basis. Travelling with cash Travel Money is the most reliable payment method, and helps you avoid fees, charges, and unfavourable exchange rates.
Peru isn't considered an especially expensive destination, but the amount of Peruvian Soles you take depends on your travel plans. Check out the current GBP to PEN exchange rate by using our currency converter.
No, you can't use any other currencies in Peru except the Peruvian Sol.
UK passport holders do not need a visa for tourism if staying for less than 90 days. Please visit GOV.UK for more details on Peru's entry requirements.
Tipping is expected in Peru, with a tip of 8-10% being the standard.
Many languages are spoken in Peru. The official languages are Peruvian Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara.
Peru is considered a safe place for tourists to visit. However, as with all foreign travel, your safety can't be guaranteed. Check out the latest government travel advice by visiting GOV.UK
Between May and August is widely considered the best time to visit Peru, due to the mild weather and smaller crowds.
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