travel fx money exchange

• Money Transfer
• Rate Alerts

Xe Currency Converter

Check live foreign currency exchange rates

Xe Live Exchange Rates

The world's most popular currency tools, xe international money transfer.

Send money online fast, secure and easy. Live tracking and notifications + flexible delivery and payment options.

Xe Currency Charts

Create a chart for any currency pair in the world to see their currency history. These currency charts use live mid-market rates, are easy to use, and are very reliable.

Xe Rate Alerts

Need to know when a currency hits a specific rate? The Xe Rate Alerts will let you know when the rate you need is triggered on your selected currency pairs.

Xe Currency Data API

Powering commercial grade rates at 300+ companies worldwide

Xe Currency Tools

Recommended by 65,000+ verified customers.

Download the Xe App

Check live rates, send money securely, set rate alerts, receive notifications and more.

Over 70 million downloads worldwide

Daily market updates straight to your inbox

Currency profiles, the original currency exchange rates calculator.

Since 1995, the Xe Currency Converter has provided free mid-market exchange rates for millions of users. Our latest currency calculator is a direct descendent of the fast and reliable original "Universal Currency Calculator" and of course it's still free! Learn more about Xe , our latest money transfer services, and how we became known as the world's currency data authority.

Buy Currency

Top up card.

Enter the currency you need, or if you don't know what currency you need for your trip, simply enter the country that you're travelling to

Rate last updated Friday, 03 May 2024 22:32:02 BST

[fromExchangeAmount] [fromCurrencyCode] British Pound

[toExchangeAmount] [toCurrencyCode] [toCurrencyName]

You can choose to receive cash via home delivery or pick up from store.

Enter the card number of the prepaid card you would like to top up

Card validated

Select the currency you would like to load or top up to your card

Enter how much you'd like to load or top up, either in Pounds Sterling, or in the foreign currency amount for the currency you have selected

How do we compare? Every day we check the exchange rates of major banks and high street retailers and adjust our rates accordingly to ensure that we give you a highly competitive overall price on your foreign currency.

• [name] [amount]

You can now add your Travelex Money Card, powered by Mastercard ® to the Apple Wallet

Get started in a few easy steps

• Travel Money Card

Secure spending abroad made easy.

• Safe and secure
• Choice of 22 currencies
• Seamless spending with Apple Pay and Google Pay  
• Manage your travel money effortlessly via the Travelex Money App
• In case your card is lost, stolen, or damaged, our 24/7 global assistance team is here for you

Buy foreign currency

Order the currency you need online for our best rates. Pick up in store (including airports) or get it delivered to your home.

• Store Finder

Locate your nearest UK Travelex store. Order your currency online and collect in-store.

Join our Mailing List

Be the first to know about exclusive sales, competitions, product news and more.

Find your foreign currency now

Whether you're going to Australia or Thailand, we've got you covered. With a choice of over 40 currencies and our Travelex Money Card, we make it easy for you to get your travel money. Have it delivered straight to your door next day or pick it up from any of our UK stores at major airports, ports and retail locations.

How it Works

Choose from 40+ currencies

Select to have your currency delivered to your home or collect at one of our stores across the UK

Relax knowing that your travel money has been taken care of by the world's leading foreign exchange specialist

The Travel Hub: Tips & Guides

Discover top tips, indulgent guides and no end of travel inspiration at The Travel Hub!  From the hottest destinations to last minute travel and family fun, here's to making your next trip the best one yet.

Quick Links

• Exchange Rates
• Bureau de Change
• Max Your Foreign Currency
• Compare Your Travel Money
• Travellers Cheques
• Precious Metals

About Travelex

• Download Our App

Useful Information

• Help & FAQs
• Privacy Centre
• Terms & Conditions
• Travelex Money Card Terms & Conditions
• Statement of Compliance
• Website Terms of Use
• Safety & Security
• Modern Slavery Statement

Customer Support

Travelex foreign coin services limited.

Worldwide House Thorpe Wood Peterborough PE3 6SB

Reg Number: 02884875

Your safety is our priority. Click here for our latest Customer update

• Turkish Lira
• Australian Dollars
• Canadian Dollars
• Polish Zloty
• VIEW ALL CURRENCIES
• canadian dollars
• ALL BUY BACKS
• US Dollar Card
• Multi-currency Card

Travel Money Comparison

Get the best exchange rates when you buy or sell foreign currency online

• buy Currency
• sell Currency

What Currency do you want to buy?

How much do you want to spend, what currency do you want to sell, how much do you want to sell, buy currency, sell currency, why use a travel money comparison site.

Have you ever started researching the best rates between different travel money providers?

We know it can be overwhelming: the different suppliers, their different offers and of course, the ever-changing currency exchange rates. It's a lot of information to process and compile!

Our comparison site takes the stress out of researching and does it all for you. FInd the travel money supplier that will get you the best rate today.

• ✓ Compare Travel Cash is a non-biased travel money comparison site.
• ✓ To ensure our independence, we always use transparent, objective and verifiable criteria in our comparisons.
• ✓ Our mission is to show you the best rates so you can save when buying your travel money.
• ✓ We constantly update our exchange rates as they change for each money exchange supplier, and whilst we try to do this in almost real-time, there will be times when our data is slightly out of date (in normal circumstances, not more than 5 minute). Our travel money comparison site is designed to save you money by showing you the latest rates.
• ✓ We check out all the companies we list, ensuring they are reputable suppliers and pass our standards before we list them.
• ✓ We value your privacy.  We do not sell your data - you don't even need to give us your information to use our site.  Even if you choose to, it is safe with us, we will never pass it on to third parties.
• ✓ You won't get cheaper rates if you go directly to the supplier, at times, we may have discounts and incentives that you would not get by going direct!
• ✓ We do sometimes make money - but we don't make it from you.  We will never add fees or commissions to the travel money rates on the site.

Frequently asked questions

It's a great idea to buy your currency online to ensure you get the best exchange rate. You can often get much better deals online compared to what you can find on the high street or the airport. In fact ccording to recent surveys, 9 out of 10 tourists find that exchanging money at airports is the most expensive option.

The best thing about buying your travel money online through a comparison site is seeing all currency prices in one place, so whether you are buying euros , buying dollars or other currencies you get the best rate for your travel money and more importantly save time!

The quickest way to get the best currency exchange rate is by using our comparison tool . We compare the latest information from all the best travel money providers in the market to show you the best currency exchange rates.

Keep an eye out for the following when searching for the best currency exchange deals so you can choose the best option for buying your holiday money:

• High exchange rate - The higher the exchange rate number, the more holiday money you will get to the pound
• Delivery Charges - different currency providers charge different amounts for delivering your holiday money to your door
• Special offer - We will let you know if the providers are offering travel money deals

Commission is the fee that travel money providers charge for the service to exchange your money into foreign currency . The charge is usually included in the exchange rate they advertise. You will see that many foreign exchange companies advertise 0% commission, they are still charging you by including the charge in the rates.

All the travel money prices we quote include any fees and commissions, including delivery!

The simple answer is yes! Usually, the minimum order amount for foreign currency is £100, and the maximum is usually £7,500, although some providers allow you to exchange more.

Travel money is normally sent via special delivery service with Royal Mail. Travel cash orders worth more than £2,500 will be sent via a courier or multiple Royal Mail packages. This is for insurance reasons, making sure your travel money is safe.

This depends on the currency provider. Some providers offer next-day delivery, sending your travel money using Royal Mail's Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm service. There will be an extra cost for this and you can see how much when you compare the holiday money prices.

Don't forget, many foreign currency providers also allow you to pre-order currency and you can collect it in store, this means you can avoid delivery charges.

Most do, any holiday money that you have leftover after your trip abroad can be sold using a buy-back service that will convert it back to pounds. Our comparison tool will show you the providers offering the best buy-back rates .

Every few of minutes we compare the exchange rates and latest currency deals from the best travel money providers in the UK. You can see instantly who is offering the best deals and choose a service that suits your needs best.

Also, if you've come home from a trip abroad and have leftover currency, we compare many foreign currency buy back companies, showing the best rates to convert your foreign currency back into pounds.

Hundreds of customers order travel money through our site daily and have a great experience. However, as with ordering anything online, the process is never completely risk-free and you should always take care when transfering money to any company.

We undertake comprehensive checks on all of our providers and monitor them to make sure they meet our high standards and continue to do so. Having said that, no company is guaranteed not to come into trouble and we cannot guarantee the solvency of any of the providers listed on our website. We always recommend that you conduct your own due diligence before placing an order with any company.

There are many destinations where taking some local currency is extremely useful to make sure you are covered in places where credit cards are not accepted. Many of the smaller retailers globally will not allow credit cards, so cash is the only option.

Read our blog post on taking cash on holiday .

The best time to buy any travel money is when the pound is performing strongly relative to the currency you are buying, this means it will have a higher exchange rate, so will give you more currency for your money. The amount you receive is calculated by multiplying the exchange rate by the amount of pounds you want to spend, so the higher the exchange rate, the more foreign currency you get.

Exchange rates are constantly changing but we show you the historical exchange rate performance for each of the currencies so you can have more of an idea of whether now is a good time to buy your travel money.

Exchange rates tend to be very similar wherever you are in the world to those offered in the UK, however waiting until you are away means you may be stuck with poor exchange rates, fewer options of places to offer competitive rates or even worse, you may have to pay big additional fees and commissions. By buying your travel money in the UK there are no hidden fees, charges or nasty surprises, you know exactly how much you are getting.

Once you have found the best rate, place an order on the currency suppliers’ site, and pay for your currency.Each currency supplier has different payment options, including bank transfer, debit card, with some suppliers offering payment by Apple pay and Android pay. Once your order has been confirmed your order will be prepared and your currency sent to you by registered delivery, some suppliers even offer next-day delivery.

LATEST CURRENCY NEWS

The 8 Best Travel Money Belts of 2024: Secure Your Valuables on the Go

The best travel money belts of 2024 excel in comfort, style and security. These belts are not just fashionable, they are also equipped with the latest technology like RFID-blocking to protect your personal information from theft. Particularly noteworthy is a model that offers sizes adaptable to multiple waist measurements. After all, securing your cash and

The Perfect Carry-on Case for Airline Travel: Top Recommendations and Tips

The perfect carry-on case for airline travel fits within the usual size limits of 22 x 14 x 9 inches. This ensures it complies with most airlines’ overhead bin space restrictions. Despite this uniformity, some international airlines may have varying rules, so cross-checking with your specific airline before purchasing a case is a smart move.

What currency is used in Dublin, Ireland? A clear answer for travellers

Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. As a result, many people who plan to visit Dublin may wonder what currency is used in the city. The official currency of Ireland is the Euro, which is used throughout the country, including

Join newsletter

• Best Euro Rate
• Best US Dollars Rate
• Best Turkish Lira Rate
• Best Australian Dollars Rate
• Best Thai Baht Rate
• Best UAE Dirham Rate
• Best Canadian Dollars Rate
• Best Polish Zloty Rate
• Best Croatian Kuna Rate
• Buy Travel Money
• Sell US Dollars
• Sell Turkish Lira
• Sell Australian Dollars
• Sell Thai Baht
• Sell UAE dirham
• Sell Canadian Dollars
• Sell Polish Zloty
• Currency buy backs
• Currency Online Group
• Sterling FX
• Covent Garden FX
• The Currency Club
• Tesco Money
• Sainburys Bank
• Virgin Money
• Natwest Travel
• Post Office
• Thomas Cook
• Marks and Spencer
• No1 Currency
• Rapid Travel Money
• Best Supermarket Euros
• Privacy Policy

@2024 Comparison Technology Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ | Company Registration Number 12065287

CompareTravelCash.co.uk is a travel money comparison service that's designed to help you save money – whilst we do our best to ensure the site is 100% up-to-date, we cannot guarantee this. We advise you to carry out your own due diligence before buying or selling travel money.

• Home   ›  
• Travel Money

Compare travel money exchange rates

Get the best exchange rate by comparing travel money deals from the UK's top foreign exchange providers

Why compare exchange rates?

It's important to shop around for the best currency deals if you want to maximise your holiday money. Right now, there's a 5.4% difference between the best and worst euro exchange rates available online. It may not sound like a lot, but that's an instant saving of £54 if you were buying £1000 worth - just by choosing the best place to exchange your cash. Less-common currencies offer even more potential savings: you could get 11.3% more Turkish lira by going with the best deal. For Indian rupees, the saving is 8.4%, and for Thai baht it's 13.0%. That's a lot of extra Mekhong!

However, exchange rates aren't the only important factor when it comes to getting the best currency deal. Commission, delivery fees and payment surcharges can all affect the amount of currency you'll receive, which is why it's important to use a comparison website to check the best deals for you.

Our travel money comparisons can help you to get a great deal on your currency. We compare the exchange rates from a wide range of different providers, along with their fees and any other charges, so you can see how their rates stack up after all costs have been included. You can choose how you want to pay and whether you want to pick your currency up in person or get it delivered to your door. We'll even show you exclusive online-only deals that aren't available on the high street! Comparing is quick and easy - just select the currency you want to buy, tell us how much you want to spend and we'll do the rest.

It's almost always cheaper to buy your currency online compared to buying in-store.

• Some of the most competitive currency suppliers are online-only. Their operating costs are generally lower than high street stores, so they can afford to offer you better exchange rates
• Most suppliers offer free home delivery when you spend a minimum amount
• Many high street currency suppliers such as supermarkets and the Post Office offer better rates if you place your order online beforehand. By reserving your order online, you can guarantee the supplier's online rate and still collect your currency in person at a time that suits you

If you're spending less than £300, it can be more cost-effective to buy your currency in-store because the delivery charge may cancel out any savings you might have made on the exchange rate if you bought online. However, some currency suppliers charge a handling or processing fee for small orders when you buy in-store, so it's worth checking beforehand if you're only spending a smaller amount.

We recommend you place your order at least three working days before you need your currency. Most currency suppliers will dispatch your order on the same day they receive your payment if you pay before lunchtime, otherwise they'll post it on the next working day. Your order will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service that's guaranteed by Royal Mail to arrive on the next working day.

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Please confirm you're happy to receive these cookies in line with our Privacy & Cookie Policy .

YOUR MONEY YOUR WAY

Travel money, hays travel foreign exchange, 4 great ways to buy your holiday money, click & collect.

Great rates & currency expertise come as standard with our Click & collect service & with no minimum spend, your holiday money is just a few clicks away. 

This brings the total quotes to £000.00

£000.00 for currency

£000.00 for Buy Back Guarantee

Guarantee Peace of mind when buying your currency from Hays Travel   

Save money on your unused currency with our Buyback Guarantee^

Return your unused currency for the same rate as you purchased it.   

Available on all currencies sold in cash.   

Available on multiple currency transactions   

Available Instore & online   

Terms & Conditions

Exchange Rates

Always great value and no minimum spend*

• Euro 1.1429
• US Dollar 1.2304
• Australian Dollar 1.8298
• Bulgarian Lev 2.1587
• Canadian Dollar 1.6567
• Czech Koruna 27.0939
• Danish Krone 8.2764
• Hungarian Forint 428.0884
• Icelandic Krona 160.8344
• Indonesia Rupiah 18395.6618
• Mexican Peso 19.5938
• New Zealand Dollar 2.0029
• Norwegian Krone 12.9738
• Polish Zloty 4.6953
• South African Rand 22.2609
• Sweden Krona 12.9257
• Swiss Franc 1.0973
• Turkish Lira 37.112
• Thai Baht 42.9256
• United Arab Emirates Dirham 4.2934

Travel Money Card

• Use anywhere Mastercard® prepaid is accepted worldwide.
• Carry less cash.
• Top up in 15 currencies including Euro, US Dollar, Australian Dollars and UAE Dirhams.
• Phone support available worldwide 24/7.
• Manage on the go via Hays Travel Currency Card App.

Connect to your google pay wallet

You can now link your Hays Travel Mastercard with Google Pay for swift and secure transactions wherever you go. Say goodbye to carrying physical cards and hello to effortless payments with just a tap of your phone. Simplify your travel experience today!

BUY YOUR HAYS TRAVEL MASTERCARD

The Hays Travel Money Card is the safe and easy way to take your money on holiday!

It is free to use in millions of locations worldwide where Mastercard Prepaid is accepted: including restaurants, bars, and shops when you spend in a currency loaded on the card.

This easy-to-use pre-paid card allows contactless transactions, chip and PIN, worldwide cash withdrawals wherever you see the Mastercard Acceptance Mark, and also 24/7 phone support.

Take your money card with you on every holiday, simply top up and go!

• BUY IN BRANCH

WHY CHOOSE HAYS TRAVEL?

For your next departure, buy your holiday money from Hays Travel. Always commission free currency with competitive online and high street exchange rates.

• Wide selection of currencies available
• Hundreds of nationwide Hays Travel branches offering on-demand Foreign Exchange; buy from branch to receive high quality customer service from the travel experts or order online for convenient home delivery
• 0% commission when we buy and sell foreign currency

Home Delivery

Ordering currency from the comfort of you own home has never been easier, with our great rates & over 60 currencies to choose from as well as next day delivery why not chose your currency to be delivered to your doorstep? 

Holiday Money to your door

Order before 3pm for next working day home delivery via Royal Mail Special Delivery. *Customer must be home to sign for delivery. Over 60 currencies to select from. Free delivery on all orders £500 and over Convenient Saturday delivery available for no extra charge Minimum order value of £200 up to a maximum of £2500 Peace of mind, your local Hays Travel branch will buy back any leftover currency purchased through Hays Home Delivery commission free

Call Into a Branch

With over 400 branches to choose from arranging your holiday money has never been more convenient – Why not call into branch today where one of our experienced & Friendly Foreign Exchange Consultants will be on hand with our great rates, expert advice & fantastic service. 

Bank on our branches for your Holiday Money

Over 400 branches Nationwide - Use our branch locator to find your nearest Hays Travel branch.

A wide selection of currencies & Hays Travel Money Cards available Instantly in-store

Competitive high street rates and always commission free

Exotic Currency Ordering service – Over 70 currencies available to order

Buyback Guarantee – Save money on your leftover Currency.

All major currencies Bought Back Commission Free

Experienced & Friendly Staff instore

• FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH

Compare Best British Pound to Euro Exchange Rate Today: 1.1648

Find the best euro rate on the foreign exchange market by comparing international payments and unbiased uk travel money rates, 1.000 gbp = 1.1648 eur ▼ -0.04%.

• Compare Money Transfers
• Compare Travel Money
• « Best British Pound exchange rates

We've found 25 holiday money providers offering 500 worth of EUR for delivery. The best travel money exchange rate right now is 1.1555 from TravelFx.

Best Euro Exchange Rate

Around 341 million people use the euro daily across 20 European Union member countries that constitute the Eurozone. These countries include Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. The euro serves as a tangible symbol of European integration and is the second most-used currency globally, with its benefits evident to those travelling abroad or shopping online within the EU.

When planning your trip to Europe, it's crucial to explore various currency suppliers to ensure you secure the best exchange rate possible for your holiday cash! Our new currency comparison engine finds the best Euro exchange rate by comparing a wide range of UK travel money providers and their live rates. With Euros readily available for online ordering, our comprehensive comparisons take into account all ordering limits, fees and delivery/collection costs.

What is the Best Euro Exchange Rate Today?

The best Euro exchange rate for travel money right now is €1.1555 from TravelFx. This is based on a comparison of 25 qualifying, FCA registered currency suppliers and if you were buying (GBP) worth of EUR for home delivery. Today's best UK deal for £500 will get you €577.75 EUR plus delivery.

Where is the Best Place to Buy Euros?

It goes without saying, it's never advised to buy your currency at the airport's Bureau de Change! The best Euro exchange rates are usually found via online travel money providers. If you want to use a physical shop to buy your currency, they often offer better rates online via a Click and Collect service, so it's best to buy in advance rather than just turn up on the day. Click and Collect services can be convenient and offer security measures like identity verification for in-person currency collection.

UK supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and ASDA sometimes offer store reward points for purchasing currency via their loyalty cards, so that can offer a benefit if you have one. Finally, cashback websites such as Quidco are always worth checking before buying your foreign currency. At the time of checking, Travelex offered £2.40 cashback for new cash purchases over £600 via Quidco! This represents 0.4% cashback, which while not huge, certainly makes the their rate better and is worth consideration!

British Pound Euro Rate History and Recent Trend

Looking at the chart below that shows the past 30 days, you can see today's interbank Euro rate of 1.1648 is -0.02% lower compared to 1.165 on April 05. Currently 750GBP is worth approximately 873.6 which is -0.375EUR fewer than you'd have got on April 05. Therefore, at this conversion, one British Pound will buy fewer Euros today compared to thirty days ago.

When is the Best Time to Buy your Euro?

The best time to buy Euro is generally on Fridays and Saturdays, according to data analysis performed by WeSwap and The Telegraph. These days tend to offer the best currency exchange rates, providing an opportunity to maximise the value of your money when purchasing the Euro.

Additionally, monitoring the Euro rates leading up to your travel date can help you identify optimal times for buying Euro currency based on market conditions and personal travel plans. To hedge your bets, you can buy some of your holiday money in advance, and the remainder just before you travel. This means if the exchange rate goes up or down, you've mitigated any difference!

Maximising Personal Money Transfers - Sending International Payments

Buying or selling a foreign property, emigrating, or investing abroad

Services like forward contracts and our digital currency wallets allow you to secure an exchange rate in advance or purchase funds beforehand.

Whether you're emigrating, purchasing property abroad, sending money to family, or transferring wages or a pension, navigating the world of currency exchange can be intimidating.

Exchange rates constantly fluctuate, making it challenging to budget effectively or identify the best timing for your transfer.

Moreover, some currency providers levy transfer fees and offer uncompetitive rates, potentially leaving you at a loss. Fortunately, this need not be the case. Brokers such as TorFX are committed to simplifying currency transfers and helping your money extend further.

* Please note, exchange rates quoted in the table above are not live dealing rates. Rates compared on 3rd April 2024. The exchange rate comparison is calculated on data supplied by TorFX/ FXC Intelligence. FXC Intel source exchange rate quotes for the example transfer amounts and currency pairs from nine different UK banks.

Currency Exchange Notes:

• VKO ATM withdrawals and credit card charges will likely incur a 1.5-5.0% conversion factor plus possible other charges such as ATM withdrawal fees. These conversion fees are usually hidden in the transaction, but any ATM withdrawal fees are usually presented with a message for acceptance.
• Some ATM and cash machines at airports and train stations may limit the amount withdrawn on your account. This is to require you to make two or more withdrawals to obtain the cash you need and each withdrawal will have a transaction fee. We recommend either visiting a few ATM's to see if they all have the same limits and if so, get what you need in one transaction and then use another ATM in town that will likely not be restricted.
• Be aware that some ATMs do not give a choice on which account that money will be pulled from. We recommend contacting your bank before travel to see which is your 'default' account. Some ATMs also present accounts as different names as what you are used to: 'chequing', 'checking', and 'current' are regularly interchanged.
• Some VKO currency exchange offices will have variable conversion factors and commission fees. Although many offices will post their current rates on boards, be aware that there may be a transaction fees on currency conversions and these fees are rarely posted on the boards. It is always best to shop around and ask about any potential fees and commissions prior to making a transaction.
• Usually airports and train stations offer better exchange rates than in town due to the local competition, but this is not always the case, especially when there is limited competition.

• Today's news
• Reviews and deals
• Climate change
• 2024 election
• Fall allergies
• Health news
• Mental health
• Sexual health
• Family health
• So mini ways
• Unapologetically
• Buying guides

Entertainment

• How to Watch
• My watchlist
• Stock market
• Biden economy
• Personal finance
• Stocks: most active
• Stocks: gainers
• Stocks: losers
• Trending tickers
• World indices
• US Treasury bonds
• Top mutual funds
• Highest open interest
• Highest implied volatility
• Currency converter
• Basic materials
• Communication services
• Consumer cyclical
• Consumer defensive
• Financial services
• Industrials
• Real estate
• Mutual funds
• Credit cards
• Balance transfer cards
• Cash back cards
• Rewards cards
• Travel cards
• Online checking
• High-yield savings
• Money market
• Home equity loan
• Personal loans
• Student loans
• Options pit
• Fantasy football
• Pro Pick 'Em
• College Pick 'Em
• Fantasy baseball
• Fantasy hockey
• Fantasy basketball
• Download the app
• Daily fantasy
• Scores and schedules
• GameChannel
• World Baseball Classic
• Premier League
• CONCACAF League
• Champions League
• Motorsports
• Horse racing
• Newsletters

New on Yahoo

• Privacy Dashboard

Second drone in as many days shot down near Moscow as Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks on capitals

Russia and Ukraine sent drones targeting each other’s capital cities over the weekend in signs of renewed intensity for their aerial warfare .

Drones were shot down on both Saturday and Sunday in areas around Kyiv and Moscow . Air defence systems for both sides intercepted attacks and no casualties were reported.

Multiple drones that were heading for Moscow and Russia’s border areas on Sunday were downed by Russian air defence systems over the weekend, officials said.

Kyiv has promised to wage a major drone campaign against Russia this winter , as bad weather conditions make it difficult to conduct operations on the ground.

Russian air defence units in Moscow intercepted a drone targeting the Russian capital, mayor Sergei Sobhyanin said on Telegram.

He said defence units in the Elektrostal district in the capital’s east intercepted the drone. Falling debris resulting from the operation had caused no damage or casualties, the mayor said, citing preliminary information.

Russia’s defence ministry confirmed the drone strike on Sunday night, as is typical describing the Ukrainian military operation as a “terrorist attack”.

“On 19 November at 23.20 Moscow time, an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using an aircraft-type UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle] on targets in Moscow and the Moscow region was stopped,” it said on its official Telegram channel.

“Duty air defence systems intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle over the territory of the Moscow region.”

A second drone targeting Moscow was also intercepted by Russia’s air defence systems at around 1am.

The UAV was destroyed over the territory of the Bogorodsky district in Moscow, it said.

This comes after Russian authorities on Saturday said they shot down a Ukrainian drone heading for the border region of Bryansk.

The defence ministry said on-duty air defence systems destroyed the drone over Bryansk. It did not mention any casualties or damage from the attack.

Russia has also begun targeting Kyiv again after a 52-day break in air raid sirens for the Ukrainian capital.

On Saturday, Ukrainian officials said all drones heading towards Kyiv were destroyed but some hit infrastructure facilities elsewhere in Ukraine.

A day later, a wave of Iranian-made Shahed drones from Russia targeted Kyiv overnight.

The drones targeted the Ukrainian capital and the Cherkasy and Poltava regions, according to a military statement. Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems shot down 15 of 20 drones targeting the areas.

Serhii Popko, the city’s military administration spokesperson, said the drones attacked Kyiv from different directions in waves that were “constantly changing vectors”.

Ukrainian officials had warned Russia would step up aerial assaults during the winter months.

Meanwhile, the British defence ministry said there were “few immediate prospects” for major change along the Ukrainian frontline as the war enters its second winter.

In a statement, it said intense fighting was concentrated near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, Avdiivka in Dontesk and on the left bank of the Dnipro river, where Ukrainian forces have established a bridgehead.

Recommended Stories

Former nba guard darius morris dies at 33.

Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.

Caitlin Clark catches fire from 3 in WNBA preseason; Arike Ogunbowale's late heroics send Wings past Fever

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA preseason debut went much like her senior year at Iowa. She hit a bunch of 3s and did so in front of a sold-out crowd.

No one was airing Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso's WNBA preseason debuts, so an X user livestreamed it

The quality was choppy, but it was better than what the WNBA had.

2024 NFL Draft grades: Denver Broncos earn one of our lowest grades mostly due to one pick

Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Broncos' 2024 draft.

NFL Power Rankings, draft edition: Did Patriots fix their offensive issues?

Which teams did the best in the NFL Draft?

Kentucky Derby: Mystik Dan wins in three-horse photo finish, outruns favorite Fierceness in stunning upset

The 150th Kentucky Derby produced yet another magnificent two-minute spectacle.

Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix sends cease and desist letter to prevent Donald Trump fundraiser during race

Race organizers say they'll revoke a Trump fundraiser's suite license if he holds an event for the former president on Sunday at the race.

New details emerge in alleged gambling ring behind Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara scandal

It turns out the money was going from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookie to ... casinos.

NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams | Zero Blitz

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap the draft in the best way they know how: letter grades! Fitz and Frank discuss all 32 teams division by division as they give a snapshot of how fans should be feeling heading into the 2024 season. The duo have key debates on the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and more.

The best RBs for 2024 fantasy football according to our analysts

The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first running back rankings for the 2024 NFL season.

CVS stock plunges after earnings numbers one analyst 'did not even believe'

CVS warns it could cede Medicare Advantage market share as reimbursement rates pressure the company.

Lakers fire head coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons, latest playoff series loss to Nuggets

Despite a trip to the Western Conference finals in his first season with the team, the Lakers are now ready to look for a replacement for Darvin Ham.

Does castor oil really help with hair growth? We asked the experts, and their answer may surprise you

It's inexpensive, but is it effective? Dermatologists' verdict is in — and it's unanimous.

MLB odds: Elly De La Cruz on pace for historic season, and his MVP odds are dropping

Elly De La Cruz was a thrill ride in April.

Ex-Florida State QB and 1999 Fiesta Bowl starter Marcus Outzen dies at 46

The Seminoles lost 23-16 to Tennessee in the first-ever BCS title game.

2nd Boeing whistleblower found dead. Here's a timeline of the company's mounting problems.

This is the second Boeing whistleblower to die in the last two months.

UFC 301: Alexandre Pantoja survives bloody wounds and bad advice to retain flyweight belt vs. Steve Erceg

A challenger with less than a year of UFC experience gave Pantoja plenty of problems. And wounds.

UFC 301: Anthony Smith confronts career reality after reconciling with the man who knocked out his teeth

After 56 pro fights and losses in three of his last four, the UFC veteran knows what fans think about the state of his career – but he also knows they've been wrong before.

The best budgeting apps for 2024

Budgeting apps can help you keep track of your finances, stick to a spending plan and reach your money goals. These are the best budget-tracking apps available right now.

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff is here — and it already has problems

There is cause for excitement around the new playoff format. There's also lots of complaints and criticism to go around.

Claudia Looi

Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

By Claudia Looi 2 Comments

Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed.

Firebird Travel

RUSSIA TRAVEL HOME

Thank you for your enquiry.

RUSSIA TRAVEL PACKAGES A selection of Russian tours to take as they are or adjust to your needs.

THE GOLDEN RING Visit the heart of ancient Russia. What is the Golden Ring?

MOSCOW TOURS What you can see in Moscow.

MOSCOW DAY TRIPS Get out of Moscow and take a relaxing trip to some of these places

ST. PETERSBURG Some of the sights to see in Petersburg

LAKE BAIKAL TOURS Hiking and trekking around the world's deepest lake in the heart of Siberia

RUSSIAN DIGS Come and work in the field on a Russian Archaeological dig. Full training given on site.

TRAVEL TIPS & SERVICES Getting around in Russia

If you do not receive a confirmation email shortly then you have probably incorrectly entered your email.

Number of travelers ">

Special Interests or requests.          "> ">

If you experience difficulties please use this link to send Regular Email . All information is treated as confidential