best euro exchange rate?

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  • poppyolivia
    poppyolivia Posts: 2,976
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    I go with the post office cause they always seem to be the best...IMO...defo was in Jan anyway...haven't looked since.
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  • mwjmum
    mwjmum Posts: 553 Forumite
    kelk72 wrote: »
    You'd be better opening a nationwide Flex account depositing your sterling in before you go on holiday then draw out your euros from an atm (showing the visa sign) as and when you need them on holiday you get an excellent rate way above exchange bureaus on our last trip a few weeks ago we were getting between 1.46-1.48 to the £ and that was over a 6 week period you can open a flex account online but at some point will have to go into your nearest branch with proof of iD etc .

    ;) Just going to say this. My OH is pretty clued up on these matters, and we always get local currency out of cashpoints - if you can do this, it's definitely the best way to go. Have a good holiday!
  • mbriody
    mbriody Posts: 199 Forumite
    Looked into this but on their web site it says you need to be with them at least 7 months before they will give you a debit card! Am I missing something?

    "How to upgrade to a Nationwide debit card If you would like to upgrade your FlexAccount and have a debit card facility you may be eligible if your account is well conducted.

    However, there are circumstances where we would not be able to consider upgrading your account, which include:
    • your existing account has been open for less than 7 months"
    kelk72 wrote: »
    You'd be better opening a nationwide Flex account depositing your sterling in before you go on holiday then draw out your euros from an atm (showing the visa sign) as and when you need them on holiday you get an excellent rate way above exchange bureaus on our last trip a few weeks ago we were getting between 1.46-1.48 to the £ and that was over a 6 week period you can open a flex account online but at some point will have to go into your nearest branch with proof of iD etc .
  • shammyjack
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    mbriody wrote: »
    Looked into this but on their web site it says you need to be with them at least 7 months before they will give you a debit card! Am I missing something?

    "How to upgrade to a Nationwide debit card If you would like to upgrade your FlexAccount and have a debit card facility you may be eligible if your account is well conducted.

    However, there are circumstances where we would not be able to consider upgrading your account, which include:
    • your existing account has been open for less than 7 months"

    You will get a cashcard which works in ATMs worldwide on the same terms as the debit card, just can't use it for purchases in stores etc .


    shammy
  • sopplayer
    sopplayer Posts: 381 Forumite
    Thanks for all the replies.

    This Nationwide account looks the best bet, but have i left it too late for this option...how long does it normally take to get ur cash card? we fly on Sunday
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  • shammyjack
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    sopplayer wrote: »
    Thanks for all the replies.

    This Nationwide account looks the best bet, but have i left it too late for this option...how long does it normally take to get ur cash card? we fly on Sunday


    7 to 10 days !

    shammy
  • sopplayer
    sopplayer Posts: 381 Forumite
    shammyjack wrote: »
    7 to 10 days !

    shammy

    Ah well, will keep it in mind for next time.

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  • I have Euros to change to Pounds. Any idea where its easy to swap for Pounds at a good rate?... :rolleyes: :confused:
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    mbriody wrote: »

    However, there are circumstances where we would not be able to consider upgrading your account, which include:
    • your existing account has been open for less than 7 months"

    Well I opened one a few weeks back and got a Debit Card straight away, strange.
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