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1. thegreatape - Member

   I don't have the luxury of a high street to wander down and compare rates. I do have a Post Office though, and the internet. Where should I be looking?

   Posted 11 months ago #
2. nicky - Member

   Whenever I go to Ireland or France I just use the cash point, less hassle and you don't have to carry large amounts of cash around. Depends of course where you are going I guess

   Posted 11 months ago #
3. trail_rat - Member

   yep bankmachine using my nationwide credit card .... work pays for the charges (providing im on a working trip)

   personal .... i just use my nationwide debit at cash points

   Posted 11 months ago #
4. thegreatape - Member

   I'm going to Portugal.

   Posted 11 months ago #
5. uplink - Member

   TBH - The PO is going to be close to other's rates

   Unless you're buying a shed load, it's only going to be a couple of quid difference here and there
   Not worth the hassle most of the time IMO

   Posted 11 months ago #
6. molgrips - Member

   Cash machine on arrival.

   Posted 11 months ago #
7. thegreatape - Member

   I thought you got stung on the exchange rates if you used your cards abroad? Or am I years behind!

   Posted 11 months ago #
8. dooosuk - Member

   Travelex - their rates are always better than the Post Office and M&S etc. Order and collect from the airport (if you're flying out).

   Other than that, debit card in the ATM when there.

   Posted 11 months ago #
9. iDave - Member

   ATM wherever I am

   Posted 11 months ago #
10. bazzer - Member

    These pre pay cards work well.

    http://www.moneysupermarket.com/prepaidcards/?tab=2&p=0&keywords=euro+prepaid+cardExact&ef_id=TKWH1AqoEEQAAByw7WwAABho:20110622142435:s

    Only problem is they take so long to put money on it at the airport I often can't be bothered and get cash.

    Posted 11 months ago #
11. leggyblonde - Member

    ATM here too. I don't think it's worth worrying about the <10euro difference it might make if I use up a lunch break queueing at the post office or wherever.

    Posted 11 months ago #
12. peteimpreza - Member

    ATM in the country I am visiting.

    Conveinient and no worries about carrying large amounts of cash.

    Posted 11 months ago #
13. geoffj - Member

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-travel-money#hell

    Posted 11 months ago #
14. jon1973 - Member

    I thought you got stung on the exchange rates if you used your cards abroad? Or am I years behind!
    

    CC exchange rates are pretty good in my experiance, but you will get charged for the cash transaction which is usually about £2.50 - £3 per withdrawl. With my bank, if I use my debit card, I don't get charged to withdraw cash abroad.

    Posted 11 months ago #
15. jp-t853 - Member

    I usually get some cash from M&S (doesn't help you much) but I buy what I can on credit card and the rates have worked out better than getting cash in advance.

    Posted 11 months ago #
16. wrightyson - Member

    Usually 50 or so stashed in the house from the last trip then cash machine!!

    Posted 11 months ago #
17. tron - Member

    +1 for Travelex. Competitive rates if you book in advance, and you can pick it up at the airport on the way.

    Posted 11 months ago #
18. creamegg - Member

    military. current rate 1.20 on euros!

    Posted 11 months ago #
19. ComradeD - Member

    I use the Halifax Clarity Credit Card. It has no fee's or comissions charge when using it abroad. it uses Mastercard exchange rate which is miles better. I just withdrew the cash when i was abroad and got a excellent rate

    Posted 11 months ago #

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