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can any one help please
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paulwellerfan wrote: »nah i dont live or work in london... west midlands
so it looks like i need to either go to m&s or tomas cooke
are you in or able to get into birmingham?? if so the new american express travel office next door to the side of bhs and opposite boots side entrance had a really good exchange rate, m&s and post office were good as wellMFW#105 - 2015 Overpaid £8095 / 2016 Overpaid £6983.24 / 2017 Overpaid £3583.12 / 2018 Overpaid £2583.12 / 2019 Overpaid £2583.12 / 2020 Overpaid £2583.12/ 2021 overpaid £1506.82 /2022 Overpaid £2975.28 / 2023 Overpaid £2677.30 / 2024 Overpaid £2173.61 Total OP since mortgage started in 2015 = £37,286.86 2025 MFW target £1700, payments to date at April 2025 - £1712.07..0 -
HGLTsuperstar wrote: »In an ideal world - she could get it out of an ATM while abroad using a Nationwide flex card if you have one and trust her not to withdraw like crazy.
Best suggestion so far. Using any of the exchanges mentioned will be more expensive even if they claim no commission. They just give you a poorer rate then if they charged commission. N/W card at ATM gives that day's bank rate - not the tourist rate of the others.0 -
Thanks for the compliment!0
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yes i can't see why anyone would buy currency before you travel, ok maybe £50 worth to get you to the hotel, first night etc, but really the best way is always using nationwide flex from an atm in the country - you get SIGNIFICANTLY better ratesHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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The Cheque Centre have always beat anyone else in this area (they dont just cash cheques).0
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Wherever you get your Euros from, pay with CASH not debit card.
Most banks will charge you a forex transaction fee (eg £4.50 Barclays) if you get foreign currency from anywhere other than your own bank!!!British Ex-pat in British Columbia!0
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