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Nationwide card
Hi, I'm planning to go to Budapest next month, and I'm considering starting one of the Nationwide flex accounts that Martin mentions on the main site. I'm not sure however, even though it doesn't attach a load on the exchange rate, or a cash withdrawal fee, what exchange rate does it go by? Will it go by the market…
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URGENT: How can I get money to my niece who is in France?
Can anyone tell me how I can get money to my niece in France as she was supposed to be flying home into Belfast last night but her flight was cancelled? She has an Ulster bank visa debit card and there is money in her account but when she went to the atm to get the money it displayed a message stating her bank did not…
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Is this a legit site to exchange money?
I just ordered some Euros from this site and now I wander if it is a legitimate site. Please bear in mind that I have never ordered any money before, so now a little worried. Now I need to do a bank transfer, which should be nerve racking! Do you think it`s safe? here is the link: www.crowncurrencyexchange.com Thank you…
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Bank charges in Portugal
I have booked an apartment in Alvor in June, and I have paid a deposit to the apartment owner. He advised me that the best way to pay was by credit card through his paypal account. He said that his bank were charging him £9.32 on a bill of approx £250. I have now learnt that my own bank have charged me a 2.75% foreign…
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Easyjet 13Hour Delay Corfu - Gatwick 15th May EZY8752
Hi All, I was due to fly back from Corfu to London Gatwick on 15th May this year at 11.40am Local Time. The board said delayed by 20mins, shortly showing 1200 for departure. As we went through to the Departure Lounge, it then came over the tannoy that due to bad weather conditions, the flight could not land, and we would…
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Better to take trav cheques or use ATM's?
Hi, we are off to Menorca on Saturday. In the past we have used the ATM's there rather than take travellers cheques as we were advised a few years ago that was the best way. I am wondering if it is still best to do this or would we get a better exchange rate buying travellers cheques before we go? Any advice would be…
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Monarch To Florida - Premium Seating Worth It?
Hi there, We're flying to Florida (ash cloud return permitting) next Saturday from Gatport Airwick. We've been offered the premium seating for £200.00 PP return. We are going for my 30th Birthday so I'm considering it. We'll have a 2hr drive when we get there so I'm thinking any potential additional relaxation I can get…
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Will Ryanair have a summer sale?
Hi I am trying to organise a weeks holidy to spain (any costas) anytime after 18 july till august 31st for our family of four, I figured it will be cheaper for me to get the flights myself and then rent an apartment so will Ryanair lower there prices any further than they r already? Best I have found is four return flights…
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MSE News: Flight chaos - volcanic ash returns as BA strike challenged
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Passengers face uncertainty as the ash cloud is back, while BA cabin crew plan to walk out tomorrow ..." Read the full story: Flight chaos: volcanic ash returns as BA strike challenged
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need Euros ...
Off to Munich in a couple of weeks for a short break & it's 5 yrs since I was last abroad so slightly out of touch with the best way to do things! I have a Nationwide Flexaccount card which I beleive is still one of the best ways to withdraw cash from an ATM, but I wondered about getting one of those prepaid visa cards for…
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South Africa World Cup - Money!
Hi Guys, I'm off to the WC in SA in about 3 weeks. I travelled extensively 2 years ago, and did all my cash withdrawals on a Nationwide cashcard. As I am sure you are aware, this option is no longer available. Also, I have been refused the upgraded FlexAccount (and Visa Debit card) in the past. I'm a student, and I do have…
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28th May flights booked - what insurance is volcanic ash-proof?
Hello, I have booked flights to New York at the end of May and am worried that the dreaded volcano will still be able to disrupt my holiday! I haven't bought my travel insurance yet, so would like some advice on which one might cover me if the flights are delayed or worse, cancelled and what would happen if we get stuck…
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Flying from USA search machine
I am trying to buy a round ticket departing from USA for my son. I have been told (and seen) it is a lot more expensive if bought from here. Some search machines (like viajar.com) have better prices than agencies or OPODO. How reliable are they? and does anybody know a reliable search to travel from USA? I need to make a…
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Converting cruise shipboard spending from dollars to pounds
Going on a Princess cruise to Norway. Onboard spending charged in us dollars, but I will be using a UK debit card. The cruise line can convert the charges using wholesale exchange rates plus 3% conversion fee or I can let Nationwide do it . I have to decide before my cruise - which is best?
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jet2com boarding passes print out on two pages
Is it me? The boarding passes you have to print as part of online checking are coming out on two pages, in particular the bar code for the 'fast track' section is split into two. Maybe a good employee will take one look and wave us through, or maybe it will be rejected and we'll be sent to the admin charge queue. Who…
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Malaga - Car hire
Looking to hire a car for 9 days Pick up @ Malaga Airport on 24th June around midday Drop off @ Malaga Airport on 2nd July around 1.00pm Looking for something to take 3 adults + 1 child plus luggage Something like a focus or mondeo estate Anybody used any hire firms in Malaga they could recommend?
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Nationwide FlexAccount poor exchange rate at ATM
I've just returned from Majorca having taken my FlexAccount VISA debit card with me for withdrawing Euros from ATMs. I have used the card for years and always got a cracking rate from ATMs - but not on this holiday! On checking my FlexAccount statements online when I returned, the first thing I noticed was there was no…
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50% off Meteor Meet & Greet Airport Parking
Meet & Greet are currently offering 50% off their (IMO) excellant parking services, and is valid for bookings in 2010. You need to book on their website by Monday 17th May and insert 'new50' into the promotional code box.
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MSE News: Last chance for cheap World Cup travel money
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Football fans heading to South Africa only have days to apply for the best overseas plastic so it arrives in time ..." Read the full story: Last chance for cheap World Cup travel money
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What are my rights re ash cloud?
We are flying to Edinburgh on Wednesday evening with Flybe to connect with a Ryanair flight to Paris on Thursday morning. I understand that Ryanair are refunding costs for those with delayed flights, but will this apply to us as it's our outbound flight? Or does this not matter? I'm hoping the ash cloud will have moved on…