Get the best Fijian dollar exchange rate

The best Fijian dollar exchange rate right now is 2.8509 from Manor FX. This is based on a comparison of 16 currency suppliers and assumes you were buying £750 worth of Fijian dollars for home delivery.

The best Fijian dollar exchange rates are usually offered by online travel money companies who have lower operating costs than traditional 'bricks and mortar' stores, and can therefore offer better currency deals than their high street counterparts.

For supermarkets and companies who sell travel money online and on the high street, it's generally cheaper to place your order online and collect it from the store rather than turning up out of the blue and ordering over the counter. Many stores set their 'walk-in' exchange rates lower than their online rates because they can. By ordering online you're guaranteed to get the online rate and you can collect your order from the store as usual.

Sainsbury's Bank has the best Fijian dollar rate right now at 2.7326. You'll need to order online to guarantee this rate; it may be lower if you turn up unannounced and buy over the counter. You can buy your Fijian dollars online and collect them from your nearest Sainsbury's Bank travel money store if you don't want to wait for home delivery.

There's no evidence to suggest that you'll get a better deal if you buy your Fijian dollars in Fiji. While there may be better exchange rates available in some locations, your options for shopping around may be limited once you arrive, and there's no guarantee the exchange rates will be any better than they are in the UK.

Exchange rates aside, here are some other reasons to avoid buying your Fijian dollars in Fiji:

• You may have to pay commission or other hidden fees to a currency exchange that you wouldn't have paid in the UK
• Your bank may charge you a foreign transaction fee if you use it to buy Fijian dollars when you're abroad
• It can be harder to spot scammers and fraudulent currency exchanges in Fiji

Lastly, it can be handy to have some cash on you when you arrive at your destination so you can pay for any immediate expenses like food, transport and tips. You don't want to be searching for the nearest currency exchange when you've just landed and you're desperate for a cup of tea - or a cocktail!