Buying Euros now or when we go?

Jonb50 · 16 September 2017 at 9:47AM

We're going to Rome in October half term. Should we get our Euros now or just before we go? Many thanks in advance for any ideas.

eDicky · 16 September 2017 at 11:17AM

If you're asking whether the rate will be better now or then, just toss a coin..!

The best way is to use a fee-free card to spend, and withdraw any cash euros from an ATM as needed, exchanging cash will cost up to 3% more.

J_B · 16 September 2017 at 11:55AM

I just looked into my crystal ball which says that the rate will rise by 7.836% by October, so .......... hang fire.

Can you tell my if Stoke City arw going to beat Newcastle United this afternoon? I need to mow the lawn and it would save me listening to it!

:rotfl:

worried_jim · 16 September 2017 at 12:14PM

I never thought currency speculation would be this easy!

Op- just get a Monzo card and join the 21st century!

https://monzo.com/

boliston · 16 September 2017 at 12:17PM

I normally get a few euros (about 20) before i go and then draw out some more when i get there - the main thing to watch out for is atms that try and get you to agree to be charged in sterling as the poor exchange rate will make your eyes water!

Biggles · 16 September 2017 at 2:18PM

Jonb50 wrote: »

We're going to Rome in October half term. Should we get our Euros now or just before we go?

Never buy Euros (or any other currency). Be guided by this site (after all, you came here for advice) and use a decent travel card http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/travel-credit-cards

WAYT · 16 September 2017 at 3:23PM

worried_jim wrote: »

I never thought currency speculation would be this easy!

Op- just get a Monzo card and join the 21st century!

https://monzo.com/

Why would they do that??

https://monzo.com/blog/2017/09/13/atm-fees-abroad/

eDicky · 16 September 2017 at 3:50PM

WAYT wrote: »

Why would they do that??

https://monzo.com/blog/2017/09/13/atm-fees-abroad/

Fees won't start before late November, long after October half term.

zagfles · 16 September 2017 at 3:55PM

eDicky wrote: »

Fees won't start before late November, long after October half term.

But would be better to get a card that would be more useful long term eg Barclaycard travel card, Halifax Clarity, Nationwide Select (if eligible), Metrobank etc. Should be time for the OP.

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