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Updated 'Travel Money Maximiser' Discussion Area

Former_MSE_Dan
Former_MSE_Dan Posts: 1,593 Forumite
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in Overseas holidays & travel planning
This thread is specifically to discuss the updated, free tool:
Travel Money Maximiser
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  • mdj1
    mdj1 Posts: 164 Forumite
    The Maximiser is great!! We are looking to go to america in 3 weeks and I can see there is a difference of nearly $100 on £1000 between the top and bottom companies.

    However, we don't want to be taking £1000 in cash. Is their a Travellers Cheque option?
  • Former_MSE_Dan
    Former_MSE_Dan Posts: 1,593 Forumite
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    Hi mdj1,

    The best way to take more money is on the right credit card - or even a prepaid card.

    Take a look at this article - http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-travel-money - where it takes you through the cheapest way for you - unfortunately travellers cheques are very expensive these days and you are better off with a different route.

    Dan
    Former MSE team member
  • mdj1
    mdj1 Posts: 164 Forumite
    HI Dan,

    I didnt realise, the good thing is my better half has an account with Nationwide!
  • carcuscrae
    carcuscrae Posts: 276 Forumite
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    Hi

    I have used Martin's new Travel Money Maximiser today and it is showing a good rate for the dollar at Travel Money Services. Has anyone used them before as I have never heard of them?

    Thanks
  • Fliken
    Fliken Posts: 6 Forumite
    Hi there,

    Does the Money Maximiser tool allow you to compare selling prices or only buying prices? i.e. if a person returns from holiday with extra/unused currency, they may want to sell that currency back in exchange for GBP.

    I think a tool to compare selling rates would be very useful. Is this planned?

    Thanks
  • mdj1
    mdj1 Posts: 164 Forumite
    Well, I have to admit that the tool is not very accurate at all, I got different prices from the TOP4 on the list when I was searching for dollars, so I pays to go to the actual sites and get an upto date rate.

    As an example, I was shown 1.94 from the post office, and thought this would be good as I could collect, went to the site and it only offered me 1.91
  • Neon_Eye
    Neon_Eye Posts: 16 Forumite
    This is great! Thank you for sharing. :)
  • 0james0
    0james0 Posts: 527 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Money Maximiser is broken. Anyone know anything similar?
    Saving and spending in equal measure
  • Crabman
    Crabman Posts: 9,939 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    0james0 wrote: »
    Money Maximiser is broken. Anyone know anything similar?
    Hi 0james0,

    The Travel Money Maximiser is working for me, what sort of error did you get?
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    0james0 wrote: »
    Money Maximiser is broken. Anyone know anything similar?
    Yep working ok for me as well.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
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