How to buy Icelandic Króna

Before arriving in the Land of Fire and Ice, you'll need some Króna at hand. We sell Króna for Iceland online with a minimum spend of £250, and in selected John Lewis Bureau de Change stores. Don’t forget to buy your Króna before your trip so your journey can start without a hitch.

Next-day home
delivery

When you order online before 3 pm, we’ll deliver your travel money by the next working day. Minimum order is £250 for home delivery and it’s free for orders over £500.

Click and
collect

You can pick up your Króna from your local John Lewis or Waitrose store. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID so our partners can verify your identity. The minimum order is £250, and collection is free for orders over £500.

Buy back guarantee return within 35 days

If your trip to Iceland has been cancelled, you can return your currency to any John Lewis Bureau de Change within 35 days of purchase. Please bring a valid ID, proof of cancellation and the confirmation or receipt of your original order.

Exchange rates online may vary from those offered in-store. Returns and buybacks can only be made at an in-store John Lewis Bureau de Change. A valid form of ID will be required. For cancellations, you'll also need to bring proof of your holiday cancellation. Online orders require a minimum online order of £250 for home delivery and Click and Collect. Orders placed before before 3pm will be eligible for next day home delivery.

The Land of Fire and Ice

Every month, hundreds of thousands of tourists arrive in Iceland, ready to be awed. There’s volcanic terrain, wild waterfalls and the best view of the Northern Lights (if you're lucky enough to visit between September and April). There's plenty to explore in the Nordic nation, from capital city Reykjavik to historical trading point Akureyri and beyond. While Iceland is rightfully known for its natural wonders, there's also a wealth of museums, concert halls, shops and restaurants to experience the country's world-renowned cultural output. 

Before zipping your suitcase shut and boarding the first flight to Keflavik Airport, order your Icelandic Króna from select John Lewis Bureaux de Change. Online orders can be delivered to your home by the next working day, with free delivery for orders over £500.

Sell your leftover Icelandic Króna

Once you’re back from your holiday to Iceland, you can sell back any of your leftover Króna. Exchanging foreign currency to pounds can only be done in-store (as long as we have your currency in stock), so just visit your local John Lewis Bureau de Change with a valid form of ID. We do not accept coins in any of our buybacks. 

If your trip to Iceland has been cancelled, you can return your Króna for a full refund within 35 days of the purchase date. Make sure you have your original order receipt or order confirmation when you make the return, as well as a valid form of ID and proof of the trip’s cancellation. Please note, returns and buybacks can only be made in-store.

Frequently asked questions

Exchange rates online may vary from those offered in-store. 

You can check today’s online rates on our main currency page. Today’s in-store buy and sell rates can be found on the Bureau de Change store locator. 

Icelandic Króna is only sold in select John Lewis Bureaux de Change, so if your local Bureau does not sell Króna, you can order them online. They can be delivered straight to you at home or collected from your nearest John Lewis or Waitrose store.

For online orders, you can buy between £250 to £2,500 worth of Icelandic Króna. If you’re planning on bringing more than the equivalent of €10,000 into Iceland, you will need to declare the amount at customs when you arrive at border control. Remember that if you’re ordering €10,000 worth of travel money, you receive free delivery on that order.

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