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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the exchange rates, describing them as extremely poor and feeling that they received poor value. People frequently reported being charged much higher prices than expected for currency exchanges, often encountering fees or commissions that were not clearly disclosed. This led to a strong sense of being overcharged and dissatisfaction with the overall value. Conversely, some people were satisfied with the staff, specifically mentioning individuals who were helpful, polite, and provided professional service. However, the majority of consumers found the overall service to be terrible, with a lack of transparency regarding rates and a general feeling of not having clear information, particularly at airport locations.

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Price

People report negative experiences with price, consistently describing rates as a "rip-off" and "daylight... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with staff. While many reviewers praise staff members like... See more

Payment

Clients share negative opinions on payment, citing a lack of transparency regarding exchange rates and hidden... See more

Service

Consumers express strong dissatisfaction with the service, citing hidden fees and misleading practices. Many... See more

Location

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not good rate at London Luton airport Change Group at all. What is misleading is that they have Sign - zero commission . But then How is the rate so bad? Very misleading !! Also they do not show rate... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought Polish Zlotty at East Midlands airport. Charged £109.05 for 400 Zlotty. The screen was not displaying any exchange rates. Said internet down!! I was overcharged charged £30.00including a £... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid exchanging money at ChangeGroup Gatwick! I exchanged Moroccan Dirhams here in Sept 2025 and received £155 for 1,100 MAD, which works out to 1 GBP = 7.05 MAD, when the real rate was about... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

How is this allowed to operate in a place where people are most vulnerable? No exchange rates were displayed, and at 3am, exhausted and sleep-deprived, you don’t realise you’ve been completely ripped... See more


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  1. Currency Exchange Service

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ChangeGroup is a world leader in currency exchange, with 60+ currencies to choose from at 60 conveniently located exchange bureaus across the UK, including at Gatwick, Newcastle, East Midlands, Stansted and Luton airports, train stations, as well as in major city centres. Traveling soon? Enjoy our best exchange rate and 0% commission when you place your order online!


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1.8

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

611 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Daylight robbery got charged £374 for…

Daylight robbery got charged £374 for £300 euros, first time in 3 decades I got cash out of one of those machines. I could kick myself for being caught but it will be the last time & I will spread the word about being seriously ripped off by their exploitative exchange rates

September 8, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wanted to give a minus review for…

I wanted to give a minus review for these.
Never ever going to use these again and I will be telling everyone I know the same. They charged me £5 and gave me £20 less exchange money as they use fx.. awful company you would be mad to use them.
It is .15p to the Egyptian pound and I only received £30 in Egyptian money. I questioned them and sent receipt but they said that is right. A joke of a company use someone else

August 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking

Shocking - daylight robbery. Literally cost me 50 euro. I won’t make the same mistake again. They may “publish” their rates and give you some old blarney about how rates fluctuate day by day but this is dishonest and they should be shut down. Shame on you @Gatwick airport to allow these charlatans to operate here.

August 31, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rates at airport are a disgrace

Rates at airport are a disgrace. £305 euro cost £305 uk pounds. That cost £40 quid more than other providers. Realised the poor rate went back to cancel transaction and get a refunds and they would not do it. Poo service and you lost a customer for life. I hate being ripped off. Is this honestly the culture this company wants to portray.

August 26, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Costly mistake.

Terrible service. Will not use again. Advertised no fee Euro exchange and then under pay by nearly £16. The explanation of their “rates” is equivalent to a 20 Euro fee for every £100 you take out. Rude and unhelpful counter staff too.

August 26, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total rip off at Newcastle airport

Arrived at Newcastle airport for our holidays in the Lake District. While waiting for our luggage I withdrew 200 GBP. On the cash mashine's screen it said that they charge 2.49 £ for cash withdrawals, so I thought I was fine using their service.
In the end I paid a 24% fee!!! I couldn't believe my eyes when I checked the receipt. I paid 290 Euros for 200 £.
Why does New Castle airport allow these criminals to offer their service there at all - especially in the luggage area where people are in a rush and excited for their starting holidays???

August 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

How such an obvious bunch of thieves…

How such an obvious bunch of thieves are allowed floor space in Gatwick I don't know. These people are a reputation risk for Gatwick. Offered us 1.34 CAD/GBP when the prevailing rate was around 1.85! 0% commission so that is alright!!! What a joke. Please don't give these people anything.

August 11, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst most dishonest company I know

The worst most dishonest company I have ever used. Don't go near them .
I recently went to convert sterling to Euros at Stanstead Airport using them. `
i objected to the exchange rate and was told it had changed!! She insisted that I was wrong when I said the correct rate for 1000 Euros from Sterling should be about £870 .
She charged me £1030 sterling instead and refused to cancel the transaction!
Absolute thievery from a company that advertises as "charging no commision" on deals over £300 !!

August 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Gatwick south terminal just purchased…

Gatwick south terminal just purchased 400 euros for £460 when It should of been around 360. when I realised the error and that I had been charged £ 100 more then there online exchange when stated I went back and was told that it the kiosk charge and when I requested to reverse the transaction I was told they would happily purchase it back at there instore rate. meaning I would loose more money. I stated well I've just wasted £100 and was met with a mocking Grin.

scam artists and useless AVOID

August 4, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I withdrew €100 euro at Luton airport…

I withdrew €100 euro at Luton airport and was charged £123.36. The machine displayed a rate which looked a good rate for gbp to euro. It was however the wrong way round.

This feels a little like fraud with small print. I am not sure why trading standards allows this.

July 10, 2025
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