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wjam
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hey all,
can anyone tell me the best place to buy singapore & new zealand dollars, online or on the high street.
any info would be great!!
regards.
can anyone tell me the best place to buy singapore & new zealand dollars, online or on the high street.
any info would be great!!
regards.
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Is the Nationwide Building Society route not viable in this case?0
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thanks gizmoleeds
i am also looking for best deal for NZ dollars
just checked travelex they are giving a good rate
only 5 weeks tommorrow and i will be flying to NZ counting the days can't wait0 -
I don't understand why, in this day and age, people are still running around with wads of cash. :think: I can understand travellers cheques, but utilising the Nationwide Debit and Credit cards are the best way to carry travel cash.0
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does the nationwide debit card charge for withdrawing from australia & new zealand cash machines ?
whats the "nationwide route" ?
I'm leaving this sunday so any info on what would be the best option in terms of getting currency, best exchange rates etc... would be much appreciated!!
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No. And not only in Australia and New Zeland - all around the world.wjam wrote:does the nationwide debit card charge for withdrawing from australia & new zealand cash machines ?
The cheapest way to spend overseas: save 6%whats the "nationwide route" ?
It's too late to get NW card. However, any debit card in combination with most of ATMs abroad could be the cheapest way to get local currency. What cards do you have?I'm leaving this sunday so any info on what would be the best option in terms of getting currency, best exchange rates etc... would be much appreciated!!0 -
Do you reckon Nationwide will get us a debit card in the next 3 weeks? I applied yesterday...already have a credit card, but would be nice to be able to access the readies at a cheaper rate.
May bump into you in NZ wjam and travelbug!Who made hogs and dogs and frogs?
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I've currently got a Natwest debit card (maestro)
this any good ?
Just applied for the Nationwide Debit card, which i'll get posted to me when i'm out there.0 -
View the Current Account rates and charges:
I don't know whether 'at point of sale' refers to ATMs too, but I think no. If I am right, you lose 2.65% on every transaction.Maestro at point of sale - Flat fee Ј0.75
Exchange Rate Transaction Fee - (ERTF) - Both Cirrus & Maestro transactions are subject to an Exchange Rate Transaction Fee of 2.65%
One of the best places to buy currency in UK is http://www.travelex.co.uk/
Travelex today - 2.2849 AUD/£
Interbank rate today - 2.35608 AUD/£ (http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic)
With Travelex you lose (2.35608-2.2849)/2.35608=3.02% - more than 2.65% that you lose when just withdrawing cash abroad with your card.
However, it is worth having some backup for your card when you are abroad - in case it is lost or stolen. This could be some other card or some amount of ££s.0 -
bylromarha wrote:
May bump into you in NZ wjam and travelbug!
Don't forget to tell us all about it when you all get back, I have just booked the holidays from work to go in February0
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