Updated 'Travel Money Maximiser' Discussion Area

Former_MSE_Dan

This thread is specifically to discuss the updated, free tool:

Travel Money Maximiser

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mdj1

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

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

mdj1

HI Dan,

I didnt realise, the good thing is my better half has an account with Nationwide!

carcuscrae

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

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

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

This is great! Thank you for sharing.

0james0

Money Maximiser is broken. Anyone know anything similar?

Crabman

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

0james0 wrote: »

Money Maximiser is broken. Anyone know anything similar?

Yep working ok for me as well.