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Hol Money

Hi

We are off to Majorca in 4 weeks.

We were thinking of taking £200 worth of Euros and the rest in Euro Travellers Cheques.

Is this the best way to do it?

Thanks :beer:

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  • dzug1
    dzug1 Posts: 13,535 Forumite
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    Unless you are paranoid about losing cash, don't bother with TCs. Expensive and sometimes difficult to change.

    Either take extra ££ to change there or use your debit card to get cash.
  • Threebabes
    Threebabes Posts: 1,272 Forumite
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    dzug1 wrote: »
    Unless you are paranoid about losing cash, don't bother with TCs. Expensive and sometimes difficult to change.

    Either take extra ££ to change there or use your debit card to get cash.

    We are with the HSBC, my husband has said hes tried to use his debit card overseas (away with work) and its never worked :confused: .

    Do you have to notify your bank that you want to use your card overseas?
  • Ive never had a problem using hsbc card abroad- and i am Mallorca about 5 times a year. However I now use my First Direct card as i dont get charged the card fees as a member of their First Directory service
  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    nationwide flex account is the way to go.

    you can apply on line for one now.

    you need the cash in the account to be able to withdraw whilst abroad.

    With NO charges for doing this, and you do get a better exchange rate.
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