The service launched on Tuesday (14 February) following "successful product development". Hays customers can now order an "extensive range" of foreign currencies to their homes.

The independent said the development was the latest step in expansion of its foreign exchange service, which it said was a "strategic priority" for the business.

It follows growth, said Hays, of its Independence Group and ongoing partnership with Mastercard on its Hays Travel prepaid travel money card.

Beccy Rayner, Hays Travel head of foreign exchange field sales, said: "As foreign exchange remains a strategic priority for Hays Travel, we are continuing to develop our foreign exchange business proposition. Home delivery continues to be a popular choice for consumers so by offering this service, we are meeting the needs of our customers and giving them the ability to buy from a trusted brand.

"We remain committed to foreign exchange on the high street and we continue to recruit specialist foreign exchange consultants in our branches to join the 250-plus foreign exchange consultants already in place. All of our new consultants are supported through an extensive training plan and therefore previous foreign exchange experience isn’t required."