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Best way to get cash out abroad

Going away next wk and am taking my Nationwide card am I better just drawing money out whilst there? I know there will be no commision to pay but will this get me the most euros for my pounds??

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  • benjus
    benjus Posts: 5,433 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Yes - but make sure to only make tranactions in Euros. If an ATM or a retailer offers to convert to GBP for you, decline the offer.
    Let's settle this like gentlemen: armed with heavy sticks
    On a rotating plate, with spikes like Flash Gordon
    And you're Peter Duncan; I gave you fair warning
  • spykes
    spykes Posts: 52 Forumite
    Did nt know I d be given the choice tbh, but will defo be taking the euro option.
    Anybody know what rate I can expect in Tenerife??
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    Impossible to say, the rate changes by the minute, you will get more than almost anywhere else tho'.
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