Buying Euros - from where, please?

linclass

Evening Readers,

Will be flying out Sunday 5th, can someone please confirm that the Post Office DON'T charge commission for exchanging Sterling to Euros?? I think this was the case last time I went away, but not sure now. Co9uldI just go into the branch and order £600 worth of Euros?

Many thanks

E
LL

SnoopyBignose

According to their website, they don't charge commission, and I bought some yesterday for 0% commission.

As euros are a very common currency, they tend to hold large stocks. I went into a small city centre branch, located at the back of Rymans stationers and got 200 euros with no problems.

For £600 worth you may want to use a large branch, or give them a call beforehand.

And don't forget to take some ID.

benjus

Who cares whether they charge commission or not?

A place that charges 0% commission but with a terrible exchange rate could easily be more expensive than a place that charges commission but with a good exchange rate. The phrase "0% commission" is completely meaningless when talking about exchanging money.

This should help you find the best rate: http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/

Also remember the following:
1. If you use a card (even a debit card) to buy foreign currency you may be hit with an extra charge - check if your card is affected
2. Using your debit card to withdraw cash abroad is often cheaper than getting currency on the high street

roddydogs

? 1 & 2 contradict each other.

stilltheone

roddydogs wrote: »

? 1 & 2 contradict each other.

Read again.

jaibaby

1- to buy currency in the UK with your card
2- to use your card ABROAD

HTH