US ($) Currency Thread 2

pollypenny

Yippee! just ordered $800 from Saga, by phone, as I trust them.

Did click on Tesco, Thomas Cook and ICE links, but had a 'site not verified' message on my mac.

Anyone had that?

HighVoltage

Just been up to BestForeignExchange at Liverpool street, London to get $2500 for $1548.95 after placing an order online. Seems a very popular place, considering the length of the queue.

bb69

HighVoltage wrote: »

Just been up to BestForeignExchange at Liverpool street, London to get $2500 for $1548.95 after placing an order online. Seems a very popular place, considering the length of the queue.

Thanks I was considering going there as the rate looks brill

What card did you use to pay with if you don't mind me asking?

HighVoltage

bb69 wrote: »

Thanks I was considering going there as the rate looks brill

What card did you use to pay with if you don't mind me asking?

Took cash.

If you have not been before, here are directions

From liverpool street station, take Bishopsgate exit ( where escalators are to steet level)

Head right out of station

Take next right into Liverpool St

Walk about 75m

You'll see "The Arcade" and its in there.

bb69

HighVoltage wrote: »

Took cash.

If you have not been before, here are directions

From liverpool street station, take Bishopsgate exit ( where escalators are to steet level)

Head right out of station

Take next right into Liverpool St

Walk about 75m

You'll see "The Arcade" and its in there.

Ah ok Thanks
I thought I would need to pay online first
Thanks for the directions.

jackieblack

Not going until end of July but bought a few $ (USD and CAD) today as rate is currently best it's been for quite a while :T.
I usually get a few every now and again while out shopping and tuck them away ready for the next trip.

Working on the principle that if I start buying now the rate will carry on rising (and I'll wish I waited and got them all at the higher rate) but if I don't buy some now, at the best it's been for a while, it'll start going down again and I'll wish I'd bought at the better rate

bb69

jackieblack wrote: »

Not going until end of July but bought a few $ (USD and CAD) today as rate is currently best it's been for quite a while :T.
I usually get a few every now and again while out shopping and tuck them away ready for the next trip.

Working on the principle that if I start buying now the rate will carry on rising (and I'll wish I waited and got them all at the higher rate) but if I don't buy some now, at the best it's been for a while, it'll start going down again and I'll wish I'd bought at the better rate

That's what I think too lol - Keep your receipts with the money, so if you do get a better higher rate at a later date then you can use that money against a bigger purchase say dinner/hotel etc... That's what I am going to do.

Fingers crossed it goes up!

waxxy

even though the offical exchange rate is about 1.61 the highest i can get is 1.59 at my local first choice store and my local post office is the worst its still 1.50 !!! im going to america in 2 weeks time were do you think ill get the best deal or should i wait until i get to america to exchange money also is it still best to buy travellers checks or cash?thanks

bb69

waxxy wrote: »

even though the offical exchange rate is about 1.61 the highest i can get is 1.59 at my local first choice store and my local post office is the worst its still 1.50 !!! im going to america in 2 weeks time were do you think ill get the best deal or should i wait until i get to america to exchange money also is it still best to buy travellers checks or cash?thanks

Hi there

Have you used the moneychecker?

http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/


Not sure where about your are located, but you have options to collect.

Do weigh up the difference in travelling to get the rate for 1.6/1 ish (cost, time etc) As it may be worthwhile sticking with a decentish rate of 1.59 is local to you. As for the post office :eek:

I got a rate for 1.604 did have to travel a bit (Liverpool street) but local rates were not as good. And I thought for 2 more dollars that 1.61 would get me I may as well buy now for the 1.604

Not sure about exchanging there. I have never done it, others may be able to give you advice - Although the rate may be worse in 2 weeks... You never know.

neilbond007

waxxy wrote: »

even though the offical exchange rate is about 1.61 the highest i can get is 1.59 at my local first choice store and my local post office is the worst its still 1.50 !!! im going to america in 2 weeks time were do you think ill get the best deal or should i wait until i get to america to exchange money also is it still best to buy travellers checks or cash?thanks

General rule is buy 1/2 now, half just before you go. Then you won't be so upset if it goes down.
Definitely get the cash in the UK.