Urgently need Czech Koruna

jenny-wren

I need to get some Czech Koruna for this weekend. I've ordered it from the First Trust Bank but then I got thinking that I'd probably be able to get a better rate elsewhere. I can always cancel the order if I can get it somewhere else.

Can anyone tell me where would be a good place to try given that I need to pick it up on Saturday at the latest? It seems that a number of the banks don't keep Czech Koruna in stock ... strange given that you can fly direct from Belfast and it's a popular place to go, huh!

cooki2222

you could try www.fairfx.com but might have left it too late, you;ll get a better rate in first trust than u would in post office / m&s

Ilovecubbage

Why do you need it from this country.
You can get it once you are there. They have an exchange at the airport, though it is more expensive. I would just change a small amount for the buss etc.. and then change more once you are away from the airport.
There is lots of places - booths to change it over there.

D.A.

Or why not just get it from an ATM, where you'll get the best rate of the lot (and won't be charged if you have a Nationwide debit card).

cooki2222

Ilovecubbage wrote: »

Why do you need it from this country.
You can get it once you are there. They have an exchange at the airport, though it is more expensive. I would just change a small amount for the buss etc.. and then change more once you are away from the airport.
There is lots of places - booths to change it over there.

never use airport exchange the rates are the worst

wacko911

I used the ATM at the airport when I was there, there are two just to the left of the exit. Check what ur back charges for atm abroad, some charge a fixed fee per withdrawal + a percentage so one large withdrawn is much better that 3 or 4 smaller ones. Plan on getting a nationwide card for next time as these are fee free inside Europe I think.

jenny-wren

Thanks. I'll stick with the bank.

I had a problem with my cards when trying to get money out in Barcelona a few years back and I'm paranoid about not being able to get cash. It was frightening when we were left with just enough cash for a cup of coffee not knowing if the card would eventually work.

I've got a Nationwide credit card so if I fancy treating myself I can always use that!!!

grogdog

needs to be the nationwide flex account, i would imagine fees on a credit card would be more expensive

cifpower

I had a look at Travelex but you can only collect from City Airport and not Aldergrove

supersavor

one place you can get foreign currencies at a decent rate is the money shop i bought dollars there recently after i friend told me they offer commision free curency i got it for 1.59 yet on the same day the post office would only offer 1.53

Janesays

Marks & Spencers Exchange?