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getting money abroad

After following Martin's guidance for getting holiday cash abroad, I got a Nationwide Flexaccount Debit card. Not only did it do the job perfectly ( I was in Thailand ) there were NO charges whatsoever and not only that I got a better exchange rate for my money. Gained 75 thai baht, enough for my meals for that day.

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  • ianm41
    ianm41 Posts: 33 Forumite
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    Yep totaly agree I have the same account used it in the USA and New Zealand no charges at all and a very good exchange rate. Will never use travellers cheques again.
  • kenshaz
    kenshaz Posts: 3,155 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Yes and the idea is to load it before you go
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]To be happy you need to make someone happy.[/FONT]
  • Ally
    Ally Posts: 5,787 Forumite
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    I had a fantastic time using it abroad :j Before we went and when we got back ... I checked the exchange rate and NW gave a better rate in all the locations we went to :T Mind you, the only place the money made a real difference was in Vietnam :D whish it did the same in Europe:rolleyes:
    I can say whatever I like here ... 'cos no one can see me .. ner ner ner ner ner !!!....

    How do you know I ain't sitting here butt naked?!?!

    I thunk I've made you think for a minute!
    :j :rotfl: :j
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