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  • Peter_Kendrick
    Peter_Kendrick Posts: 110 Forumite
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    Can't understand anyone stressing about Euro exchange rate. Cancel your holidays in Europe and go to the USA and get loads of $$$$$$$$$$$$.....and in any case everything is cheaper over there.
  • Nosmo_King_2
    Nosmo_King_2 Posts: 144 Forumite
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    I'd just get enough to tide you over 'til you can get to a cash machine over there, then use your (hopefully Nationwide!) debit card. I have noticed that some of our Marks and Spencer shops have euro cash machines so you could use your debit card to get what you need (hopefully without paying commission) Just keep an eye on the tourist rates in the papers and cross your fingers!!
  • phatbear
    phatbear Posts: 4,059 Forumite
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    judy2357 wrote: »
    Sorry if im yet again in the wrong place. Am going on hol in July to Majorca, want to take euros should I buy them now or wait till July? Thanks for help as im ignorant as far as exchange rates are concerned.


    Id wait till june the 13th, which is the festive day of brahma, you need to go to the post office and say "hello i've come about the norwegian blue parrot" upon which they will give you an un-repeatable deal of 1.5 euros to the pound, or you could read the million and one posts about this question, if any of us knew what was going to happen in the currency markets we wouldnt be on here we would be out selling everything we owned to ensure we could make millions with the knowledge.

    all the best

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    Live each day like its your last because one day you'll be right
  • Crabman
    Crabman Posts: 9,942 Forumite
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    judy2357 wrote: »
    Sorry if im yet again in the wrong place. Am going on hol in July to Majorca, want to take euros should I buy them now or wait till July? Thanks for help as im ignorant as far as exchange rates are concerned.
    Our neighbours have just got back from Palma. Apparently they found a better exchange rate out there... not sure whether it's better than using a nationwide debit card to withdraw euros from an ATM (see first post of thread for current VISA rate).

    (I've merged the duplicate posts into this thread, in case things look repetitive :))
  • bob2007
    bob2007 Posts: 42 Forumite
    Hi
    I'm going to get some euros (about £50 but think most orders are minimum £100) and saw that good comparison site on MSE.
    I was wondering what's the best way of then cashing back any unused euros after my trip back into £ - what's the best company etc.
    Thanks
    Bob
  • dzug1
    dzug1 Posts: 13,535 Forumite
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    There's no minimum order if you get them in person.

    Best way of cashing unused euros is to sell them to a friend. Any other way and you lose out big time.
  • womble374
    womble374 Posts: 111 Forumite
    Hi we are going to Skiathos in July, the first time we have gone on holiday abroad. Are we best taking cash, Travellers cheques, or a debit/credit card? Just want to know what is the cheapest and easiest way to get our money, and the best way?
  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    womble374 wrote: »
    Hi we are going to Skiathos in July, the first time we have gone on holiday abroad. Are we best taking cash, Travellers cheques, or a debit/credit card? Just want to know what is the cheapest and easiest way to get our money, and the best way?

    I'm sorry if I sound rude but have you actually read any of the information on this thread or for that matter looked at any of the travel money articles in the resource bar?
  • feelgudtime
    feelgudtime Posts: 119 Forumite
    i am going away to spain on sun and i was wondering if i would be better to get my money before i go or while i am here for the best currency rate ?
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  • inspector_monkfish
    inspector_monkfish Posts: 9,276 Forumite
    feelgudtime wrote: »
    i am going away to spain on sun and i was wondering if i would be better to get my money before i go or while i am here for the best currency rate ?

    do you have a crystal ball?

    if so, take a look and see which way GBP/EUR foreign exchange rate is going to move over the next few days......:rotfl:


    only joking
    truth is, its not going to move that much, so its not really worth fretting about
    just do it now and be done with it if i was you.
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