Travelex

Near security in Terminal 1, Travelex handles last‑minute cash.

Travelex in Glasgow Airport’s Terminal 1 sits airside, past security, so you can sort currency after clearing the queues. It focuses on major currencies for European routes plus US dollars, and rates track typical airport pricing, so expect a noticeable spread versus city-centre exchanges or ATMs. Staff usually move people through quickly, but queues spike around morning bank of departures from 06:00 to 09:00.

The branch keeps hours aligned with Terminal 1’s early departures and late arrivals, generally opening before 05:00 and staying open into the late evening when UK domestic flights are still operating. You can buy or sell currency over the counter, and they’ll also take leftover euros and dollars from your trip back. Card payments are accepted for purchases, but refunds on buy-back go out in GBP cash or back to card depending on the transaction.

Pre-ordering online with Travelex for pickup at Glasgow Airport often gives a better rate than walk-up, sometimes shifting the margin by a few percentage points on common currencies like EUR and USD. If you only need a small amount, think in terms of £50–£100 worth for taxis and snacks at the other end and use ATMs once you land instead of converting large sums here.

Quick tip: check your bank’s overseas ATM fee before you fly; if your bank charges £3 per withdrawal, exchanging a modest amount at Travelex in Terminal 1 can be cheaper than multiple small ATM hits abroad.