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Hi does any one know where is doing good rate (not that its good at minute) for euro, I know some charge for admin. We r not sure whether to take travellers cheques too, we usually do for security. Heading to Portugal next week so need to get some soon

Thanks

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  • jammin_2
    jammin_2 Posts: 2,461 Forumite
    missma wrote: »
    Hi does any one know where is doing good rate (not that its good at minute) for euro, I know some charge for admin. We r not sure whether to take travellers cheques too, we usually do for security. Heading to Portugal next week so need to get some soon

    Thanks

    If you can get to Banbridge "Outlet" there's an Ulster Bank ATM there which dishes out Euros.

    Hang on, would you not just take your ATM card to Portugal and withdraw Euros there, no?
  • missma
    missma Posts: 406 Forumite
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    hi thanks r accounts r Halifax and according to info on here they r one of worst to use abroad so kinda wanna get euro
  • Central Train station in Belfast used to have a Euro dispensing ATM, don't know if it's still there?
  • rjh090384
    rjh090384 Posts: 2,224 Forumite
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    along the same lines i want to buy some curency online using my credit card do they count this a s cash withdrawal rates or a normal purchase
    love you lots like jelly tots :o
  • missma
    missma Posts: 406 Forumite
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    Hi we ended up getting from Thomson Castle Court negotiated 1.11 euro to £1. We tried few places was best we could get
  • Bigcammy
    Bigcammy Posts: 1,101 Forumite
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    rjh090384 wrote: »
    along the same lines i want to buy some curency online using my credit card do they count this a s cash withdrawal rates or a normal purchase

    It'll be treated as a cash withdrawal as far as I know
    Norn Iron Club Member No. 252 :beer:
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