Ordering foreign currency
- Order your foreign currency quickly and easily in KBC Brussels Mobile or KBC Brussels Touch
- Collect your banknotes from your branch within 3 business days on average
- Choose from a wide selection of currencies
When do you need foreign currency?
Travelling outside Europe or to a non-euro country like the UK, Sweden or Switzerland and intend to pay for things in cash in those countries? The easy solution is to order your foreign currency online. It’s free of charge if you’re a customer with us and place your order online.
More information on ordering and collecting foreign currency
Ordering foreign currency is easy with one of our free apps
- With KBC Brussels Mobile on your smartphone or tablet
- With KBC Brussels Touch on your tablet or PC
The app shows when we expect to receive the money you ordered, which is within 3 business days on average.
You decide which branch you want to collect the banknotes from. Unable to pick up your foreign currency right away? Don’t worry, we’ll keep it in our branch for 7 days.
You select the KBC Brussels current account to pay from and we’ll debit the amount from that account when your order arrives at our branch.
Payment cannot be made from a savings account.
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- Exchange euros in a bureau de change at the airport
A lack of competition at the airport means you may not get the best rates. - Exchange euros in a bureau de change at your holiday destination
Competition between bureaux de change in a city means you’ll probably to get better rates than at the airport. On the other hand, the rates offered in a village may not be so favourable. - Withdraw money from an ATM abroad
You can use a debit card or credit card to easily withdraw money in other currencies within and outside the euro area. Depending on the type of card and the destination, you may have to pay a fee when you make the withdrawal.
